Drug & Alcohol Services & Supports available in the Midwest Region 2023
National Drug & Alcohol Help-line (1800) 459459
| Drug & Alcohol services in the Midwest work collaboratively providing information, support & referral to individuals & family members. The supports are free (except residential services) & confidential Most services provide outreach across the Midwest, meaning you don’t have to travel to Limerick for support. Please call & they will support you to connect with the service that is right for you. | Ana Liffey – (085) 1559158 Bushypark – (065) 6840944 CSMT – (061) 318904 Coolmine – (086) 0832550 HSE – (061) 318633 Novas – (061) 370325 Saoirse – (085) 8184590 |
Young Peoples Support
| CSMT | Community Substance Misuse Team Early intervention service for young people & their families | Office: (061) 318904 |
| Clare Youth Service -DEPP | Drug Education & Prevention Project working with young people in CYS, Ennis | (065) 6845350 |
| HSE Mid-WestDrug & Alcohol Service | Services & Support for Young People aged 14yrs and upwards affected by alcohol or drug use | Limerick – (061) 318633 Clare – (065) 6865852 North Tipp – (067) 46512 |
| Youth Focused Counselling | Youth Focused Counselling Service based in Limerick Youth Service for young people age 14-25yrs | Limerick City & County – (086) 3895031 |
| Drug Education Prevention Strategy (DEPS) | Drug Education & Prevention Projects activity across Limerick City working with 10–24yr olds | (087) 7105362 |
Family Support
| Bushypark Treatment Centre | Family Support Groups facilitated by an addiction counsellor | (065) 6840944 |
| CSMT | Community Substance Misuse Team Early Intervention Service for young people & their families | Office – (061) 318904 |
| HSE Mid-West Drug & Alcohol Service | Support & information for concerned parents and others | Limerick – (061) 318633 Clare – (065) 6865852 North Tipp – (067) 46512 |
| Northstar | Non-judgemental confidential support for family members & friends affected by drug & alcohol misuse | Limerick City – (061) 459260 |
| Novas Respite House | Supporting individuals & families affected by the substance misuse of a loved one in a peaceful rural setting. | (061) 624878 (083) 3983806 |
| Saoirse | Family Support Programme | (085) 8184590 |
Peer Support Groups for Family Members
| 12-Step Peer Family Support | Al Anon, Nar Anon 12-step Programmes | www.al-anon-ireland.org www.nar-anon.org |
| SMART Recovery Family & Friends | Self-Management & Recovery Training using a 4-point programme | www.smartrecovery.ie |
Adult Treatment Services
| Ana Liffey Drug Project Midwest – Low threshold outreach service for adults in the Midwest | (1800) 786828 (085) 1559158 |
| Bushypark Treatment Centre – Residential Treatment Centre – Outreach Poly Drugs Programme in Ennis and Limerick | (065) 6840944 |
| Bushypark Cocaine Initiative Counselling & outreach support for people using cocaine in Midwest | (065) 6840944 |
| Coolmine Therapeutic Community Primarily a female focused service, with separate support for males looking to enter Coolmine Lodge (Dublin) | (086) 0832550 |
| Cuan Mhuire Bruree Treatment Centre – Residential Treatment Centre | (063) 90555 |
| HSE Mid-West Drug & Alcohol Service – Counselling, outreach support, opiate substitution programme, needle exchange | Limerick – (061) 318633 Clare – (065) 6865852 Nth Tipp – (067) 46512 |
| HSE CHO3 Integrated Alcohol Service Counselling, case management & key-working where alcohol is the primary issue using a harm reduction approach (incl. abstinence) | Limerick – (061) 492016 |
| Merchants Quay Ireland – Limerick Prison based Counselling Service | (061) 204700 ext. 4182 |
| Novas Community Detox – Safer outpatient detox from benzo’s & methadone | (061) 370325 (083) 1232378 |
| Saoirse – Non-Residential Drug & Alcohol Addiction Counselling | (085) 8184590 |
Peer Support Group for people in Addiction
| Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Narcotics Anonymous (NA) | www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie www.caireland.info www.na-ireland.org |
| SMART Recovery-Self Management & Recovery Training | www.smartrecovery.ie |
Other Supports of Interest
| Drug Related Intimidation Reporting Programme A national initiative between the Garda and the Family Support Network to address drug related intimidation | Ask for the Inspector nominated to this Programme in the following stations: Limerick: (061) 212400 (Henry St.) Clare: (065) 6848100 (Ennis) North Tipp: (0504) 25100 (Thurles) |
| Drug Related Litter – Contact Local Authority Limerick City & County Council Clare County Council Anti-Litter Hotline | (061) 556000 Our of Hours: (061) 417833 (1800) 606706 |
| PALLS Community Employment Scheme Drug Rehabilitation Scheme | (061) 608182 |
Useful Websites
| Drugs.ie | www.drugs.ie |
| Ask About Alcohol | www.askaboutalcohol.ie |
| Mid West Regional Drugs Task Force (MWRDTF) | www.mwrdtf.ie |
| Health Service Executive (HSE) | www.hse.ie |