1. Drug & Alcohol Services in the Mid West Region Compiled by MWRDTF Unit 5 Steamboat Quay Dock Road, Limerick Ph 061 445392 www.mwrdtf.ie

2. Community Substance Misuse Team 3rd Floor, Theatre Court, 15 Lwr Mallow St., Limerick Early Intervention Service for Young People & their Families throughout the Mid-West – Outreach & Support to young people misusing substances – Family support and support to concerned parents/ guardians – Support to concerned young people – Operate from a Community Reinforcement Approach  061 317688www.csmt.iewww.csmt.ie Mon – Fri hours 9.30 – 5.30pm

3. Mid West Drug & Alcohol Service PO Box 486 Corporate House, Mungret St., Limerick Service works with: – Young People 14 – 25yrs affected by alcohol or drug use – People 25yrs + affected by drug use Service provides range of support including: – 1-2-1 Counselling – Outreach Service – Harm Reduction Service including Needle Exchange – Methadone Programme – Drug Education & Training Accessing the service: – The service offers walk-in screening every Monday (except bank holidays) – 11.00 to 12.30 & 2.00 to 3.00 (no appointment or referral needed)  061 318 633 www.hse.iewww.hse.ie  National Drugs Helpline: 1800 459 459 Local Offices: Ennis, Nenagh, Newcastle West

4. Young Persons Facilities & Service Fund LCAES, Limerick Established to assist in the development of preventative strategies/initiatives in a targeted manner through the development of youth facilities, (including sport and recreational facilities) and services in disadvantaged areas where a significant drug problem exists or has the potential to develop. The objective of the Fund is to attract "at risk" young people in disadvantaged areas into these facilities and activities and divert them away from the dangers of substance abuse. Target group: 10-21 year olds marginalised through a combination of risk factors relating to family background, environmental circumstances, educational disadvantage, involvement in crime and/or drugs, etc. 10 local drug education and prevention projects in Limerick – Limerick City CDP – 2 Projects (amalgamated from 4: RESIN, Southill Drugs Prevention Strategy, Northside We’re OK and St. Mary’s Partnership) – Northside Drug Education Prevention Strategy – Southside Drug Education and Prevention Strategy – Educare – St. John’s Partnership – Limerick Youth Service Interim Project for Traveller Youth – Limerick City Sports Partnership – Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Centre – Southill Area Centre Funded by Dept. of Children & Youth Affairs and administered by City of Limerick VEC. Projects are overseen by the Citywide Drug Education and Prevention Management Committee  061 445700 www.limerickcityaes.iewww.limerickcityaes.ie

5. Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme Intimidation is a Criminal offence National initiative to address drug related intimidation (NFS & GNDU) Talk to a Support Worker or to Nominated Garda Inspector ◦ Limerick: Insp. Seamus Ruane 061 212 400 ◦ Clare: Insp. John Galvin065 684 8100 ◦ Nth Tipperary: Insp. Bernard Barry 067 50450 ◦ (Tipperary: Insp. Paul O’Driscoll052 6177640)

6. Miscellaneous Contact your Doctor Crisis/ Emergency Situation: phone 999 AA, NA – support for those in recovery (check website) Al Anon, Nar Anon – support for families (check website) Safe disposal of needles: phone your local Council (Environment Dept. role) Associated areas: – Mental Health: CAMHS, GROW, Jigsaw, Mental Health Ireland etc., – Homelessness: Council, Refuge’s + Voluntary organisations ie. Novas, VdeP, Focus, Simon, … – Sexual Health: Red Ribbon Project – Prison Support Services: Bedford Row, Support within Youth Services, Family & Community Organisations.. Crimestoppers Dial to Stop Drug Dealing: 1800 25 00 25