Ringsend & District Response to Drugs 

Addict Support

 

Who?

The support services are on offer is available to any member of the community affected by their own drug use with a view to making necessary changes in order to live a healthier lifestyle.

 

What service is offered?

• Crisis support

• Referral and advice

• Holistic therapies

• Acupuncture

• Social evenings

• Literacy support

• Counselling

• One to one support

• Support groups

• Weekend events

• Weekends away

• Peer support

• Buddy system (staff accompany client on appointments)

• Advocacy

• Support seeking funding for further education

• Graduation event

 

How?

Contact can be made by phone to 01-6677666 or drop into the centre and ask for the addict support worker or any member of staff. An appointment will be made or in a crisis immediate intervention will take place if possible.

After assessment a number of one to one supports are put in place and if deemed appropriate introduction into support groups.

 

We provide information on various drug use and solutions for the service user. Our one-to-one service provides essential attention to individuals needs on their journey through recovery. Our team have an extensive knowledge base in specified treatments and support with referrals for the service user. These referrals take many forms depending on the individual needs of the clients. We have solid links with all of the residential detox facilities, further treatment facilities and all of the necessary services individuals will require in order to achieve and maintain their desired goals. Our centre also provides a drop in service which runs all day from 9am – 5pm and an addiction support group on Tuesday Evenings from 8pm – 10pm. This consists of many activities aimed at improving the day to day life skills of the participants. We also Offer an outreach service for clients who would like to remain anonymous.

 

Individual Supports

If  you are looking for specialised treatment for Community Detox or Dual Diagnosis then we can provide one to one supports for you.

One to one support is offered through keyworking.  Following an assessment you will be assigned a keyworker who will help you to develop a care plan.

Community Detox is for people who would like to detox from street drugs or prescription medications in the community rather than in a residential setting and is done with the support of your GP.

Dual diagnosis support is for people who have issues relating to substance misuse alongside a mental health difficulty.  Dual diagnosis support is provided in conjunction with the support of the psychiatric services you are engaged with.