Womens Crack Cocaine Programme
This programme incorporates evidenced based approaches and non-judgemental engagement to support women where they are at in their life.
Following a successful pilot programme that was funded by the task force to address the on-going issues that were identified in the community for women of our community who use or are at risk of using crack cocaine.
This programme includes:
- Facilitated peer support group
- Drug education and prevention/harm reduction
- Access to professional drug workers/key working/addiction counselling/family therapy
- Access to hairdressing, nails and make up sessions
- Holistic sessions
- Support with referral to any services that are identified that will help the individuals
- Primary health care
- Lunch
- Access to shower
- Outreach engagement and support
Monday; 9:30 am – 1pm and 2pm – 4.30 pm drop-in
Tuesday; 2 pm – 4:30 pm drop-in
Wednesday; Appointment times available
Thursday; Appointment times available
Friday; 11am – 1 pm Group programme
P : 089-4208665
Mens Crack Cocaine Programme
Following on from the successful, and well needed running of the Women’s Crack Cocaine Programme in our service, it was identified for a lengthy period of time that there was demand and an urgency for creating a similar version but for males in our community, catered differently for the needs of males.
This programme got up and running for the first time in May 2024, with the interest and referrals being received growing weekly.
This programme includes;
- Facilitated peer support group
- Drug education and prevention/harm reduction
- Access to professional drug workers/key working/addiction counselling/family therapy
- Support with referral to any services that are identified that will help the individuals
Monday; 3:30 – 5:30pm Group drop-in
Friday 2:30 – 4:30pm Group programme
*Appointment times also available during the week*
P : 01-4626033
Related Articles
Crack cocaine is ‘destroying family relations’ – The Echo
FAMILIES have this week been placed at the centre of the crack cocaine crisis, as those working on the ground highlight the importance of family
100 crack houses estimated around Tallaght – The Echo
“Behind every one of those houses is a person, and a family…”, one local drug worker said when speaking about the emergence of crack houses
‘If anyone feels a house is operating as a crack house you need to let us know’ – The Echo
THE Tallaght District Superintendent supports an argument that money seized locally through drug-related activity should go back into communities. Superintendent Ian Lackey this week spoke
31 Crack Houses identified in one area of Tallaght – The Echo
Repeated calls have been made for additional resources to support projects. Read the full article here.
Crack cocaine problem ‘out of control’ in some parts of Dublin – Irish Independent
The crack-cocaine problem is growing in parts of the capital. The number of people being treated for crack cocaine use increased by 44pc between 2018
Fire crews battle raging blaze at community centre in Dublin suburb – Extra.ie
Gardai are examining the scene of a serious fire which started at a community centre in south Dublin in the early hours of Thursday. The