North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Address:
The Westward Town Centre Bridge Street
Sligo
Sligo
Phone number:
(071) 9194556
Email:
maev.gallagher@hse.ie
Website:
http://www.nwdrugtaskforce.ie
Service type
Statutory and Community/Voluntary
Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?
Yes
NW Drug & Alcohol Task Force
Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?
Non-residential, outpatient or day service
How is the service funded?
HSE
Department of Health
Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:
North Western RDATF
Drug and Alcohol Services
Information services provided:
Signposting to drug and alcohol services
Research
Publicity/awareness campaigns
Types of support provided:
Drop In
Harm reduction information and support
Family Support provided:
Family Support Group
Awareness, Prevention, Education and Training programmes provided:
Programmes and events provided:
Awareness Programmes
Prevention Programmes
Educational Courses
Professional Training
Groups Targeted:
Youth groups
Professionals
School based
Counselling/Psychotherapy services provided:
Counselling for substance misuse
Counselling for family members
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)
Over the counter medications
Target Service Users
Main target groups:
Under 16
16-18
18 and over
Women
Men
Tailored services are provided to engage the following groups:
Women who are pregnant
People who are homeless
People with mental health problems
People who are taking prescribed medication
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender
People who have been referred by the Court or the Probation services
Family Members (family members, partners, carers, friends, concerned others)
People from new communities or ethnic minorities
Travellers
People for whom English is not their first language
Accessibility
Is the premises wheelchair accessible?
No
Childcare
Are creche or childcare facilities provided?
No
Access
Catchment Area
Does the service have a catchment area?
Yes. Counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
Fees
What fees are there for this service?
No fees apply
Service Delivery
Assessment and Interventions
Interventions are provided for:
Alcohol misuse
Drug misuse
Types of intervention techniques used:
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Details of other therapies or psychotherapies provided by the service:
Holistic therapies
Data Reports
Is data submitted to the National Drug Treatment Reporting System?
Yes
