Ballymun Family Support Service
Address:
Horizons Centre Balcurris Road
Ballymun
Dublin 11
Phone number:
(085) 2009763
Email:
paul@starballymun.ie
Service type
Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Star Project Ballymun
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
Drugs and Alcohol Task Force
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Ballymun LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Programmes
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Strengthening Families
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for family members
Referrals to specialist counselling services
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Other
Support offered to family members of substance users
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
18 and over
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Ballymun Drug and Alcohol Task Force area
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
No
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
Adults 8 years and over who are affected by a Family Members substance use
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Support from Staff
Types of training received by staff members to support families of drug users:
5 Steps Model
CRAFT
Details of other groups provided by the service (other than support groups):
Family Support Group
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
QuADS
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
