Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
No
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Residential or inpatient
How is the service funded?
Private payments
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
South Eastern RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Research
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Family Support provided:
Family Support Group
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Professional Training
Groups Targeted:
Professionals
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for family members
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
No
Residential/in-patient programme:
Yes
Duration of programme:
Less than 1 month
Aftercare Programme
Types of aftercare services offered
Appointments
Duration of programme:
6 months or more
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
Amphetamine
Benzodiazepines
Cannabis
Codeine
Cocaine
Ecstasy
Over the counter medications
Solvents
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Women
Men
Other
Men and women age 20 and over.
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People who are taking prescribed medication
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
No
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Self referral
General practitioner
Social services/Community services
Court/probation/police
A&E other
Other
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. National Service
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Dublin to Cork or Dublin to Limerick bus routes.
Train station nearby - Cahir
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The person must be over twenty and drug free on the day of first appointment. He/she must also bring a family member or very close friend with them for the first appointment.
Details of any exclusion criteria.
The person is not drug-free or there are medical reasons, e.g. pregnancy, underlying medical illnesses or mental health problems.
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
The list is operated on a first come basis dependent on detox or other requirements.
What is the average waiting time?
Waiting time can vary from one day to two weeks.
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
Assessment fee
Fee for initial appointment
Weekly residential charge
Specific 28 day programme
Funding
Health Insurance Is the service covered by any health insurance companies?
Yes
Accepted Health Insurance companies:
VHI, AVIVA, LAYA,
Health Insurance Details:
Heath insurers cover some of the costs depending on level of cover.
Is there any other funding available to people who want to access the service?
Some funding available from the Probation Service or certain employers e.g. Garda Siochanna, Medical Aid, An Post, Prison Officers, etc.
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Screening
Initial assessment
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Other Addictions
Types of intervention techniques used:
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
Other
CHKS
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
