Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
ISPCC
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:
East Coast RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Facts about drugs/alcohol
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Online Support
Helpline
One to One Support
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Service
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Educational Courses
One-off talks
Groups Targeted:
General public
Youth groups
Specialist Drug and Alcohol Treatment Programmes:
Community Employment Drug Rehab Project (CEDRP)
Places offered on a dedicated CEDRP:
Who We Help
Substances Catered For
Alcohol
All other drugs (not including alcohol)
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Is support provided for people for whom English is not their first language?
No
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
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. Our catchment area covers from Kilmcanogue down to Arklow in the south and Carnew in the west of the county.
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?
Yes
Where does the outreach/inreach service operate?
Home Visits
Transport
Is the service accessible by public transport?
Yes
Entry Criteria
Are there any entry criteria to access the service?
The service in Wicklow particularly targets children and young people between the ages of 10-18 years who are at increased risk of harm due to drug or alcohol misuse, a family history of drug or alcohol use or the fact that they are living in an area of known disadvantage making them potentially more at risk of drug or alcohol use.
Opening Times
What times does the service open?
Childhood Support Service office hours Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Flexible office hours when appropriate to meet the young persons and families needs.
Can the service be accessed outside of these hours?
Childline 1800 666 666 - www.childline.ie
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Funding
Health Insurance Is the service covered by any health insurance companies?
No
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Assessments offered to service users:
Initial assessment
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Social Skills Training
Community Reinforcement
Behaviour contracting
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
Care Planning:
Care plans are carried out with service users
Interagency care plans are carried out with service users
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
