Ringsend & District Response to Drugs
The Spellman Centre
Family Support
Who?
The family support group is opened to any member of the community affected by drug use in their family or their extended family.
What service is offered?
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Group Therapy
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Counselling
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One to one support
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Personal Development
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Drug awareness
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Buddy system
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Outreach
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Referral & Contacts
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Social evenings
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Weekend events
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Programmes identified by group
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Support seeking funding for further education
How?
You can contact the centre by phone ar 01-6677666 and ask for the family support worker or any member of staff. An appointment will be made and a one to one support service will be put in place. If deemed appropriate, introduction into the family support group will be made.
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?
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Crisis support
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Referral and advice
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Holistic therapies
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Acupuncture
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Social evenings
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Literacy support
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Counselling
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One to one support
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Support groups
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Weekend events
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Weekends away
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Peer support
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Buddy system (staff accompany client on appointments)
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Advocacy
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Support seeking funding for further education
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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.
Day Programme
Who?
This programme is open to those struggling with the drugs issue and seeking support. This is funded by the DSP. A community employment programme for a period of 3 years depending on the suitability is offered to the participant. The person participates in the programme over a 5 day week for 19 1/2 hours. The main aim is to equip the participant with the necessary skills and supports in order to provide further employment opportunities.
What service is offered?
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Group Therapy
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Gym
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Personal Development
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Communications
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Computers
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Career paths
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One to one
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Counselling
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Career guidance
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Information and advice
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Weekend events
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Art
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Family support
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Addiction support
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Referral
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Various workshops on identified topics
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Own time personal training
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Support on seeking funding for further education
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Holistic therapies
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Acupuncture
How?
There are 36 places on the programme. You can contact the Daytime supervisor or any member of staff and put your name on the waiting list.
Open access service Drop in centre
Who?
Drug misusers seeking supports.
Family members of drug misusers seeking support.
Members of the local community wishing to access courses, holistic therapies, art & carfts and supports on offer.
What service is offered?
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Information
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Referral
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Crisis intervention
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Shaving / washing facilities
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Film afternoons
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Drop in service
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Gardening
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BBQ's
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Hot dinners
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Acupuncture
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Holistic therapies
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Art & Crafts
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Access to support staff
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Tea and coffee facilities
How?
Just drop into the centre meet and chat with the staff over a cup of tea.
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