Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
Barnardos
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Drugs and Alcohol Task Force
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
Tallaght LDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Types of support provided:
One to One Support
Support group for drug or alcohol users
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Family Support Group
Family Programmes
Family Support Programmes
Family programmes offered:
Strengthening Families
Other
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
Professionals
Voluntary/community organisations
People accessing services
Families of those accessing services
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Rehabilitation Programme
Non-residential, outpatient or day service programme:
No
Residential/in-patient programme:
No
Who We Help
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Other
The Barnardos Lorien Child and Family Service aims to create positive and sustainable change in the lives of children affected by drug or alcohol use.
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Access
Referrals
Referrals accepted:
Any referral
Can clients be referred by this service to other services that provide specialist drug and alcohol treatment programmes?
Yes
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Tallaght and Whitechurch -Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force Area
Appointments
Do clients have to make an appointment?
Clients must make an appointment
Drop-in services provided
Can clients drop in to use the services?
No
Is there an outreach/inreach service?
Yes
Where does the outreach/inreach service operate?
Community
Prisons
Home Visits
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Luas -Citywest Line
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
There must be at least one child under 18 where drugs or alcohol has impacted on the lives of the children
Waiting List
Is there a waiting list for this service? If so how does it operate?
Currently a waiting list in place. It is hard to estimate how long it will take for a place to come up as it depends on the engagement of the existing families.
Can service users avail of any other services provided by this organisation while they are on the waiting list?
Barnardos has a number of other services available that can be accessed. For more information see the website at www.barnardos.ie
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with some evening work as needs arise.
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
No
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Comprehensive assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Social Skills Training
Other
Support from Staff
Types of training received by staff members to support families of drug users:
Other
Staff available to support service users:
Key workers are assigned to service users
Case managers are assigned to service users
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Interagency care plans are carried out with service users
Quality Standards
Details of quality standards that the service is engaging with:
Other
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
