Community Healthcare Organisation North City and County MECC Lifestyle Behaviour Services and Resources

INDEX

2 Healthy Eating

www.getirelandactive.ie 5 Physical Activity

12 Tobacco

14 Alcohol & Drugs

23 Well-Being

Vicky Doyle Ellen O’Dea Health Promotion/Improvement Officer Head of Health and Well-being IUHPE Registered Health Promotion Practitioner Department of Health Promotion and Improvement Dublin North City and County

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Healthy Eating Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

*Daily Servings Guide – wholemeal cereals and breads, potatoes, pasta and rice Teenager Adult Adult Active Child Teenager Adult Adult Inactive (5–12) (13–18) (19–50) (51+) (13–18) (19–50) (51+) Get Active!

3–4 4 4–5 3–4 3 3–4 3 To maintain a healthy weight adults need at least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity on 5 days a week (or 150 minutes a week); children need to be active at a moderate to vigorous level Foods and drinks high in 3–5 5–7 5–7 4–5 4–5 4–6 4

There is no g uideline for inactive children as it is essential that all child ren are active. for at least 60 minutes every day.

good health. fat, sugar and salt Not needed for Source: Department of Health/Health Service Executive 2016.

Fats, spreads and oils

Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, 2

beans and nuts a day

Milk, yogurt and cheese age 13–18

Wholemeal cereals

and breads, potatoes, 3- men age Neededfor good health.Enjoy a variety everyday. pasta and rice 19–50

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Literature: Health literature available to order online on a large range For further information go to: healthpromotion.ie of topics including healthy eating, active living, smoking, www.healthpromotion.ie drugs, alcohol and mental health. Professionals can register to order larger quantities (if available).

Programme: Public Weight Management Service in St. Columcille’s See their website for information on how to Specialist Weight Hospital , Co. Dublin for people with a BMI refer to the service Management >40. (or >35 with a obesity related co-morbidity e.g. http://weightmanagement.ie/index.html service diabetes). Multidisciplinary lifestyle and behaviour change programme delivered by a dietitian, physiotherapist and psychologist. It involves 9 appointments.

Literature: HSE Healthy Eating Guidelines and the Food Pyramid. Find detailed information about the Healthy Healthy Eating HSE Eating Guidelines and resources relating to the guidelines here

Programme: Community Cookery programme. Runs for 2½ hours , and Cabra. Note: In general, the programme is Healthy Food weekly for 6 weeks. A fun and practical course which Contact Leon Kelly in Dublin North West delivered to pre-formed groups. Made Easy focuses on fostering basic knowledge about healthy eating. Area Partnership, Ph: 01-8361666

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Healthy Eating Resources and Services in CHODNCC in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Programme: Community Cookery programme. Runs for 2½ hours Dublin 3, 5, 13, 17. Contact Linda Scanlan Note: In general, the programme is Healthy Food weekly for 6 weeks. A fun and practical course which in Northside Partnership, Ph: 01-8320995 delivered to pre-formed groups, but Made Easy focuses on fostering basic knowledge about healthy eating. Northside Partnership offer courses to the public. Public courses planned for 2020 in KISH house Daytimes: 10am-12.30 Course 1: Thursdays Feb 27th-April 2nd Course 2: Tuesdays May26th-June 30th Course 3: Mondays Sept 7th-Oct 12th Course 4: Weds 19th Nov-15th Dec Evenings: 6.45-8.45pm Course 1: Tuesdays 21st April-26th May Course 2: Tuesdays15th Sept-20th Oct.

Programme: Community Cookery programme. Runs for 2½ hours Fingal. Contact Suzanne Bailey in Note: In general, the programme is Healthy Food weekly for 6 weeks. A fun and practical course which Empower, Ph: 01-8209550 delivered to pre-formed groups, but Made Easy focuses on fostering basic knowledge about healthy eating. Empower offer courses to the public. Mountview FRC, starting Friday 28th Feb 2020 and Holywell Community Centre, starting Friday 28th Feb 2020

Programme: Free 6 week programme designed for overweight adults Various sites over North Dublin. PHEW: Programme run by community Dietitians. Each session lasts 1½ hours Contact Linda Byrne for list of dates for Healthy Eating and programme runs for 6 weeks. and venues. Ph: 01-8976189 or and Weight email: [email protected] Management

Literature: Recipes that are easy to prepare, low budget and nutritious. Copies of the recipe book can be ordered 101 Square Meals: from www.healthpromotion.ie recipe book

Literature: Factsheets covering a large range of nutrition related Find their range of factsheets here Irish Nutrition and topics. https://www.indi.ie/fact-sheets.html Dietetic Institute (INDI) – factsheets

Literature: 1700 photos of food and drink and meals that Order the book from www.carbsandcals.com Carbohydrate and assist people to count calories and choose correct or online book stores. Also available as an Calorie counting portions. app to download to your smartphone. book and app

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Programme: A variety of weaning workshops for parents are delivered Ask your local primary care dietitian for Email referrals to [email protected] Weaning Workshops within CHO9. details of workshops available locally.

One-to-one Community Dietitians are working across the 7 primary care Dublin North City Email referrals to [email protected] clinical service network areas in HSE Dublin North City Area. Community email: [email protected] Dietitians are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat dietary Ph: 01-8976103 and nutritional problems. Community Dietitians work in some primary care network areas in HSE Dublin North County Area. Community Dublin North County Dietitians are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat dietary email: [email protected] and nutritional problems. Ph: 01-8953768

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

www.getirelandactive.ie

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Literature: Health literature available to order online on a large range of topics For further information go to: healthpromotion.ie including healthy eating, active living, smoking, drugs, alcohol and www.healthpromotion.ie mental health. Professionals can register to order larger quantities (if available).

Get Ireland Walking Support to get you walking. Regularly updated information on walking For further information go to: https:// groups in your locality. www.getirelandwalking.ie/findgroup/

Get Ireland Active Website providing motivation and guidance to get people active. For further information go to: Directory of places to get active including local parks, swimming www.getirelandactive.ie pools, gyms and playing pitches.

Get Ireland Active Fact sheets which provide practical advice for people living with heart For further information go to: disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer, asthma and osteoporosis about www.getirelandactive.ie/Older- overcoming concerns about becoming more active. Also general Adults/Resources/Fact-Sheets/ factsheets on improving balance, posture and strength.

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Park Run Parkrun is a series of 5k runs/walk held on Saturday mornings at Park runs currently take place in Brickfield, 9.30am in areas of open space around Ireland. They are open to Clontarf [St Annes], , , Fairview, both runners and walkers, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Hartstown, , Marley, , Porterstown, Rivervalley Swords, Tolka Valley. For further information go to: www.parkrun.ie

Programme: ExWell is a medical programme, therefore any person attending All referrals for this service should be POSTED to: ExWell Programme MUST have been referred by letter from GP/Consultant. It consists of Dr Noel McCaffrey, [formally known as supervised exercise classes and offers the following programmes: ExWell Clinical Programme MedEx] 1. BreatheSmart Sportslink, Furry Park, Turnapin Great, Old Airport 2. HeartSmart (cardiac rehab phase 4) Road, Swords Road, Dublin 9. 3. SmartSteps (vascular/claudication) Any further queries contact: 4. Diabetes Health Steps Lorraine Corcoran, ExWell Administrator 5. Moving On (replaces MoveOn) cancer rehabilitation. Mobile: 085-2525499 email: [email protected] Tuesday-Thursday 10 am-4pm

Programme: Deliver recreational sport to local people. There is a vast range of For further information contact: Sports Partnerships Sports and Recreation activities. Contact your local Sports and on Ph: 01-2222222 Fitness Centres available in your area. email: [email protected] or [email protected] | www.dublincitycouncil.ie

Programme: Deliver recreational sport to local people. There is a vast range of Fingal Sports Partnership, Sports Office, Fingal Sports Partnerships Sports and Recreation activities. Contact your local Sports and County Council, Civic Offices, Grove Road, Fitness Centres available in your area. , Dublin 15, Ph: 01-8905107 email: [email protected] | www.fingalcoco.ie

Service: Fingal County Sports office in partnership with the Football For more information on programmes available Fingal Sports Office Association of Ireland, have 5 Football development officers working in your area: with schools, clubs and in the community across Fingal to promote Dublin 15: Paul Breen, Ph: 083-8793692; and grow participation in football. Swords/ Tyrellstown/: Jamie Wilson, Ph: 086-0472134; East Fingal: Sharon Boyle, Ph: 087-1323260; North Fingal: Paul Keogh, Ph: 086-0444435

Service: Sports officers deliver workshops to various community groups. For more information contact Community These workshops are aimed at coaches, volunteers, youth staff and Owen McGrath on Ph: 087-1230624 or Workshop Summer Project co-ordinators. The workshop aims to give ideas on email: [email protected] physical activities and fun games suitable for all ages from tots to teens.

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Programme: Go for Life, an Age & Opportunity SPORTinitiative, is the national Contact the Go for Life Team on Ph: 01-8057733 Age and Opportunity: programme for sport and physical activity for older people in Ireland, email: [email protected] Go For Life and entails: Find out more at: Go for Life Games: sports fests and regional gamesand activities http://www.ageandopportunity.ie/what-we- being played all over the country byvarious groups and organisations do/physical-activity-sport/go-for-life-games supported by Local Sports Partnerships. Go for Life Physical Activity Leaders (PALs): workshops designed to teach members of groupshow to lead activities and sports in their local clubs,groups and communities. Go for Life CarePALs: workshops for staff and volunteers in day and residential care settings empowering them to lead suitable physicalactivities with people in their care. National Grant Scheme: a small grant scheme open to local groups and clubs to promote increased participation in recreational sport andphysical activity.

Programme: Go for Life FitLine is a free telephone service that encourages older Freephone: 1800-303545 and a mentor will phone Age and Opportunity: adults who are doing no physical activity to become more active. It is you every few weeks until you're happy with your Go for Life FitLine manned by volunteer older adults who are trained to motivate and progress. encourage people to be active.

Service: Offers a range of exercise classes and gym membership. National Sports Campus, Snugborough Road, Tone Zone Pathway Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Ph: 01-6464348 www.tonezone.ie | www.nationalsportscampus.ie

Programme: Exercise programme for falls prevention. Inspire Fitness Centre, Deaf Village Ireland, Falls Prevention Ratoath Road, Cabra Dublin 7. Ph: 01-8683807

Siel Bleu Fall Prevention programmes - the key really is prevention. Corpus Christi Parochial Hall, Home Farm Road, Falls Prevention Siel Bleu Ireland Physical Trainer will help patients to maintain and Drumcondra Class improve balance and coordination to ensure they have the tools to Fall Prevention & Chair Gym, Tuesday 14:00 feel confident on their feet.

Siel Bleu A multi-component physical activity class designed for the most Move More & Stay Active Move More and active older people. Stay Active focuses on maintenance and St Benedict’s Stay Active, Stay Active Class improvement of physical condition in a dynamic and fun way while Estuary Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. adapting to patients needs. The programme can change depending For further information Ph: 01-2096889 or on the needs of the group; it can be an aerobic class from a email: [email protected] combination of seated and standing positions or even a circuit www.sielbleu.ie class!

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Programme: An introductory course designed to provide you with skills and Poppintree Community Sports Centre, Disability Inclusion ideas on how to adapt your sport, physical activity or physical Balbutcher Lane North, Poppintree, Training education sessions to make them more inclusive for people with Ballymun, Dublin 11. disabilities. This course is aimed at school staff, special needs assistants, 2nd and 3rd level students, managers, coaches, volunteers, development officers and parents. Go to http://caracentre.ie/disability-inclusion-training-online-booking to register your details.

Programme: This is a FREE physical activity programme aimed at adult men who Glin Road Sports Complex, Dublin 17. Men on the Move have been inactive for a sustained period and want to get back to Contact David Phelan, Health Promotion Officer exercising and improve their fitness levels in a sociable environment. Ph: 087-6525001, It involves twice weekly exercise sessions made up of a combination email: [email protected] of aerobic, strength and flexibility components.

Programme: A FREE physical activity programme aimed at older adults in a Contact David Phelan, Health Promotion Officer Older Adult Chair community setting. Classes combine aerobic, strength, balance and Ph: 087-6525001 Aerobics flexibility components to ensure older adults keep active no matter email: [email protected] what the age. Classes take place in Clontarf and Eastwall

THRIVE Programme Referral programme for people with mental health difficulties. Venues include Darndale and Coolock. Thrive Fitness, Thrive Walking and Thrive Swimming programmes. Run by Dublin City Council.

Whitehall Petanque Petanque is a form of boules normally played by older adults. Every Wednesday morning in Ellenfield Park, Group Open to everyone and everyone is welcome. Whitehall, Dublin 9.

Tai Chi Chair Open to everyone Tai Chi classes Erin's Isle GAA club, Farnham Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11.

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Active Aqua Over 55's aqua aerobics class 45 minutes with a fitness instructor. Ballymun Sports & Fitness Centre, Main Street, Aerobics Self-referral with nominal fee. Ballymun. Contact directly Ph: 01-2228240 or Vanda Cummins Physiotherapy service on email: [email protected] The physiotherapy service Programme: Advanced class for older adults - moderate to hard effort. Fitness Santry Community Resource Centre, Domville runs a number of strength Fitness class for Instructor Barbara Murphy. Self Referal but appreciate relevant Court, Santry Dublin 9. Ph: 086-3854796 or and balance classes for older adults medical history. €4 per class. email: [email protected] older adults – referrals are made through the Fitness class Fitness instructor Barbara Murphy. Self Referral, but appreciate Larkhill Scout Den, Larkhill Road, Whitehall, physiotherapy service. over 55's relevant medical history. €4 per class. Dublin 9. Ph: 086-3854796 If you feel you could benefit email: [email protected] from one of these classes you should refer yourself to Fitness class Fitness instructor Barbara Murphy. Self Referral, but appreciate Community Centre, Ballybough, your local physiotherapy over 55's relevant medical history. €5 per class. Dublin 3. Ph: 086-3854796 service. email: [email protected]

Fitness class Fitness instructor Barbara Murphy. Self Referral, but appreciate Clontarf (CCA) Ph: 086-3854796 or over 55's relevant medical history. Nominal Fee. email: [email protected]

Nordic Walking Nordic walking is one of the most sociable and effective exercise Nordic workshops can be organised in your area Workshops technique's around. Suitable for everyone. Nordic walking works your and run by a certified Nordic walking trainer. upper and lower body at the same time, strengthening your back and Register your interest and contact abdominal muscles, legs and arms and reducing neck and shoulder email: [email protected] tension, all while improving the health of your heart and lungs.

Fingal Festival of An annual event run in conjunction with the FAI Development Takes place in the AUL complex every August. Football Officers. The event is a girls-only fun festival, open to teams aged For more information contact email: U8-U13, which provides an opportunity to play for a club for the first [email protected] time, or can be used as part of a pre-season for the more established teams. It is free to attend.

Nationwide Walk in partnership with RTE's Operation Transformation and Venues include , Swords & . Fingal Sports Office holds a nationwide 3km walk every January. For more information email: [email protected]

Fingal Pitch and Established by the Sports Office in 2015, this league competition is Contact Caitriona Geraghty on Ph: 01-8906247 or Putt League delivered over 10 weeks during the summer. It is a social outlet for all email: [email protected] participants. Open to everyone.

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Golf for visually Golf lessons for people with visual impairment and runs for 10 Drynam Golf Academy, , Co. Dublin impaired weeks. This programme is free and open to children and adults with a visual impairment.

Disability Awareness 2 hour workshop designed to build awareness around people with Follow link below to CARA website for information in Sport disabilities participating in community sport and physical activity. on the training. http://caracentre.ie/ training-and- education/disability-awareness-in-sport-workshop/

Frame Football Frame football is played by participants that require a mobility frame. Applewood Community Centre. Players can use any part of the frame or their body to play the ball. It Contact Stephen McGinn on Ph: 087-9864611 can be played both indoor and outdoor. email: [email protected]

Powerchair football 2 day event held in Gormanstown Park. Please contact Stephen McGinn on Ph: 087-9864611 email: [email protected]

Fingal Aqua Fit Aqua Aerobic exercise classes that run for 8-10 weeks in Spring, These classes take place in National Aquatic Autumn and Winter (depending on pool availability). For over 55's Centre, Sports and Leisure Club and Cost €15. Sportslink Santry. For more information contact Caitriona Geraghty on Ph: 01-8906247 or email: [email protected]

Go for Life Games A Fingal team has participated in this national event in DCU since For more information contact Caitriona Geraghty 2012. The games involve Lobbers (adapted from boules), Flisk Ph: 01-8906247 or (adapted from horseshoe pitching) and Scidils (adaptation of ten-pin email: [email protected] bowling with one skittle). A team is selected from the Go for Life League.

Physical Activity PAL is a physcial activity leader who is already part of a group or club For more information contact Caitriona Geraghty Leader and is willing to lead activities. PAL's lead their local group in short Ph: 01-8906247 or exercise routines, fun games, simple dances and sports such as email: [email protected] pitch and toss. Groups may include active retirement groups, sports clubs, ICA groups or other social groups that meet regularly.

Sports Conditioning Is a specialised training module for children of all abilities, aimed at For more information contact Owen McGrath improving fundamental movement skill. These skills include loco- Ph: 087-1230624 or email: [email protected] motor skills (hopping, skipping, jumping) manipulative skills (throwing, catching, kicking and striking) and body managment skills (balance, rolling, climbing and line walking).

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Physical Activity Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Parents workshop The "healthy children" parents workshop is a 1 hour workshop for For more information contact Owen McGrath on parents to inform them about physical activity and healthy eating Ph: 087-1230624 or email: [email protected] practices for children. It gives information for parents on what constitutes healthy eating and physical activity as well as practical tips and videos to improve children's overall health and wellbeing.

Cricket Fingal County Sports in partnership with Cricket , has a For more information contact Brian O'Rourke on Cricket Development Officer who is responsible for promoting email: [email protected] grassroots cricket, developing the game across Fingal and supporting local clubs.

Rugby Fingal County Sports in partnership with Leinster Rugby has a For more information contact Stephen Costelloe community Rugby officer (CRO) who is responsible for co-ordinating Ph: 087-9844168 or the club community rugby officers and promoting the sport in the email: [email protected] community. Programmes include primary and secondary school rugby, tag rugby blitz and commmunity programmes.

Tennis Fingal Sports Office in partnership with Tennis Ireland, has a Tennis For more information on the programmes available development officer working with schools and clubs across Fingal to contact: Tara Congdon, Ph: 085-1076000 or promote and grow tennis. email: [email protected]

Staff Tennis Fingal County Council delivers a 6 week staff training programme The workshops are delivered in Swords Tennis every year. This is a fun introductory programme and a fantastic way Club and Hazel Lawn Blanchardstown. to keep fit during lunch time. Contact: Tara Congdon, Ph: 085-1076000 or email: [email protected]

Park Tennis Park Tennis provide tennis coaching at a grassroots level, nationwide Locations in Fingal include: in 165 locations, during the summer holidays, for boys and girls aged , Balbriggan, Blanchardstown, between 5 and 17 years. Dublin and Cork operate all year round. Carpenterstown, Donabate, Hartstown, , The aim of this service is to provide cost-effective and fun filled Lusk, Skerries and Swords. tennis coaching and organised play to as many children as possible Contact: Tara Congdon for more details from all social backgrounds, especially those that are not exposed to Ph: 085-1076000, email: [email protected] the game.

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PhysicalTobacco Activity Resources Resources and andServices Services in CHO DNCC

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Literature: Health literature available to order online on a large range For further information go to: www.healthpromotion.ie healthpromotion.ie of topics including healthy eating, active living, smoking, drugs, alcohol and mental health. Professionals can register to order larger quantities (if available).

Smoking Cessation All stop smoking support services are free and available to Contact for one-to-one support/appt anyone who would like to stop smoking. Individuals can self Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive & Kish House, refer to any of the services using contact details provided. . Contact: Karen O'Neill, Ph: 085-8478961 or Michael Malone, Ph: 085-8478960. Mater Hospital: For staff, service users and local community. Contact: Noeline White, Ph: 01-8034021 email: [email protected] Connolly Hospital: For staff, service users and local community. Ph: Joeren Rescate, 01-6465075 email: [email protected] Beaumont Hospital: For staff, service users and local community. Ph: Olive Gibson, 01-8092941 email: [email protected] Rotunda Hospital: Contact: Elizabeth Iredale, Ph: 01-8730700, email: [email protected]

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PhysicalTobacco Activity Resources Resources and andServices Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Smoking The “We Can Quit” is a free, 12 week, stop smoking For details of all groups in North Dublin CessationGroup support programme for women only, offering group support, Contact: Sue, Ph: 087-9683020 or Support one to one support and free Nicotine Replacement Therapy. email: [email protected] It is run at key times during the year in a number of Details and registration form can also be found on locations in North Dublin and run in partnership with the www.cancer.ie/we-can-quit Irish Cancer Society, HSE, Local Area Partnerships and local pharmacies.

Smoking Cessation Phone and Online Support For further information go to www.quit.ie [online quit plan] You can contact or refer to the HSE "QUIT" team. Freephone: 1800-201203 email: [email protected] text: free, text QUIT to 50100 Tweet: @HSEQuitTeam Facebook Us: facebook.com/HSEQuit

Smoking Cessation The Northside Partnership deliver a number of For further information contact: Group Support 6 week structured Tobacco Cessation groups in the Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive & Kish House, following locations: Dublin City University, Doris Bui, Kilbarrack. Contact: Karen O'Neill, Ph: 085-8478961 Coláiste Dhulaigh, Kish House, Bunratty Drive and Library or Michael Malone, Ph: 085-8478960. Ilac Centre. Smoke Free Homes The Northside Partnership & Empower run a Smoke Free For further information contact: Homes Project which is aimed at encouraging homes to Northside Partnership, Bunratty Drive & Kish House, have designated rooms in their home smoke free. They can Kilbarrack. Contact: Karen O'Neill, Ph: 085-8478961 or apply at 3 award levels: bronze, silver and gold. Michael Malone, Ph: 085-8478960 or Empower, Contact: Sue, Ph: 087-9683020 or email: [email protected]

Smoking Cessation The Recovery HUB offer a number of structured Tobacco Contact Rebecca Lawlor, Staff Nurse Group Support for cessation groups for the mental health service users. Any for further information on: mental health day hospital, residential or acute setting in CHODNCC can CHO – Area 9, DNC Mental Health Services services refer their service users to this programme. Recovery Hub, 230 North Circular Road Dublin 7 Ph: 01-8387012 | Mob: 0867784730 email: [email protected]

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Literature: Health literature available to order online on a large range of topics For further information go to: healthpromotion.ie including healthy eating, active living, smoking, drugs, alcohol and www.healthpromotion.ie mental health. Professionals can register to order larger quantities (if available).

Ask About Alcohol Reliable information and support about alcohol. Includes a service For further information go to: website finder which provides contact details about local support groups. www.askaboutalcohol.ie

Drugs and alcohol A free confidential place where anyone can talk through their For further information Freephone: 1800-459459 helpline concerns about drugs or alcohol, get information about services and (Mon.-Fri, 9.30am- 5.30pm) consider the options available to them to improve their situation. or email support: [email protected]

Alcohol Ireland Working to reduce levels of alcohol harm in Ireland and improve https://alcoholireland.ie/about/ public health, safety and wellbeing.

Al Anon Ireland Strength and hope for families and friends of problem drinkers. http://www.al-anon-ireland.org/ Voluntary support service where the friends and family members of problem drinkers share their experiences and learn how to apply the principles of the Al Anon program to their individual situations. Meeting locations are on the link provided.

Dual Diagnosis Dual Diagnosis Ireland is a registered charity to raise awareness email: [email protected] or visit Ireland of the issue of dual doagnosis. This is a term to describe when a www.dualdiagnosis.ie for more information person suffers from an addiction and other mental health issue(s).The charity offer support and advice to people and families and assist in accessing appropriate services.

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Drugs.ie Drugs and alcohol information and support, including a directory of For further information go to: www.drugs.ie services.

Advocacy UISCE is the National Advocacy Service. It works to make sure 8 Cabra Road, , Dublin 7. that the human rights of people who use drugs are protected and Ph: 01-5554693 or email: info@ myuisce.org supported.

Support Group/ ACRG (Aftercare Recovery Group) provide drug/alcohol free day 48 Seville Place, Dublin 1. Ph: 01-8557611, Counselling programme, group therapy, 1 to 1 counselling. No charge. email: [email protected] Tony Keogh, Project Man.

Support Group/ Crinan Youth Project (Salesian Youth Enterprises). Drugs & Alcohol Crinan Youth Project, 72 Sean Mc Dermottt St, D1. Counselling day treatment programmes, holistic treatments, group programmes, Ph: 01-8558792, Helpline: 085-7358581/085-2088368 art therapy, yoga, relaxation and family support services. www.crinanyp.org email: [email protected]

Support Group/ H.O.P.E is a community service for anyone with addiction issues Unit 5, Killarney Court, Buckingham St. Upr, Dublin 1 Counselling and their families. Ph: 01-8878404, email: [email protected]

Support Group/ The Oasis Centre LTC (Deara Project). The Oasis Centre Ltd, St Laurence's Place East, Counselling Seville Place, Dublin 1. Ph: 01-8364524, email: [email protected] | www.oasiscentre.ie

Support Group/ Saol Project – A range of aftercare drug free programmes. 58 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. Ph: 8553391, Counselling Target group women with issues as a result of poly-drug use Ph: (secondary): 01-8553393 including alcohol. No charge. email: [email protected] | www.saolproject.ie

Support Group/ Sassy - Substance abuse service specific to Youth - HSE 22 Mountjoy Street East, Dublin 1. Counselling community service providing support to young people for whom Ph: 01-8566837 email: [email protected] drug use or alcohol use is having a significant negative impact on Opening times: Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00 their daily lives.Offers counselling and cognitive therapy.

Support Group/ Crosscare Drug & Alcohol Programme. The Red House, Clonliffe College, D3. Ph: 01-8360911 Counselling Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling/Training/Support. email: [email protected] | www.crosscare.ie 17 The Rear Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Ph: 01-8405100, email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.crosscare.ie/index.php/drug-alcohol-counselling Linen Court, Harbour Mill, Mill Street, Balbriggan, Co Dublin, Email: [email protected] | [email protected] [email protected]

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Support Group/ Crosscare Teen Counselling for 13-18 year olds. 20 Arran Quay, Dublin 7. Contact: Aidan Browne on Counselling Ph: 01-5574705, or email: [email protected]

Support Group/ Dublin North East Drugs & Alcohol Task Force. The Mornington Centre, 44A, Malahide Road, Counselling Artane, Dublin 5. Ph: 01-8465070 email: [email protected] www.dnetaskforce.ie

Support Group/ KCCP (Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme) - Drugs/alcohol Kilbarrack Coast Community Programme, Kilbarrack Counselling rehabilitation programme, youth prevention programme, play Community Hall, Greendale road, Kilbarrack, Dublin 5. therapy and family support programme. Ph: 01-8324516, Helpline: 01-8324516, email: [email protected] | www.kccp.ie

Support Group/ The Loft - (Local Outreach Family Therapies) is a community The Loft, 67 Dowth Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7. Ph: Counselling based project responding to young people and families in Cabra 01-8384377, Helpline: 085 7672169, www.theloft.ie, affected by alcohol and substance misuse. email: [email protected], Opening times: 9am to 5pm

Support Group/ Stanhope Centre offers a number of services to individuals, Stanhope Centre, Lower Road, Counselling families, and couples with varying levels of concern with alcohol Dublin 7. Ph: 01-6773965, Helpline: 01-6773965, problems. email: [email protected] | http://stanhopeservice.com Opening times: Mon-Fri. 9am-12:30pm and 2pm-5pm.

Support Group/ Domville House Ballymun. Domville House, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9. Counselling Helpline: 01-8579900/01-8620111 | Fax: 01-8579912 email: [email protected]

Support Group/ HSE Addiction Service - Ballymun. Ballymun Healthcare Facility, Main St, Ballymun, Counselling Dublin 9. Ph: 01-8467309, email: [email protected].

Support Group/ Star Project - Stabilisation programme, drug free programme and Horizons Centre, Balcurris Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Counselling family support programme. No charge. Ph: 01-8467930 http://www.starballymun.ie, email: [email protected], Opening times: Monday - Friday (9:30am-4:30pm) out of hours.

Support Group/ Ballymun Youth Action Project Ltd. The services provided through Horizons Centre, Balcurris Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11. Counselling this project provide a response to individuals, families, or to the Ph: 01-8428071, email: [email protected] community at any stage of their journey of concern about drug or www.byap.ie alcohol use.

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Support Group/ Ashleigh House – Women's Residential Programme. Walk, Damastown Ind. Estate, Dublin 15. Counselling Ph: 01-8251100, Ph: (secondary): 087-1229307 Helpline: 087-1229307, email: [email protected] www.coolmine.ie | Opening times: 24hr residential.

Residential Coolmine Lodge - Men's Residential Programme. Grove Road, Blanchardstown, D15. Ph: 01-8214545, Ph: secondary: 087-9212727, Helpline: 087-1229307 email: [email protected] | www.coolmine.ie Opening times: 24hr residential.

Support Group/ Coolmine Alcohol Programme. Coolmine Lodge,Grove road, Blanchardstown, D15. Counselling Ph: 087-1229307, email: [email protected] www.coolmine.ie – Community Alcohol Programme is a part-time day programme, meeting twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am-1pm.

Support Group/ Community Youth Projects. Corduff Sports Centre, Blackcourt Road, Counselling Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Helpline: 086-8338973 (John Cash), 086-8209891 (Deborah Stack) email: [email protected] | www.foroige.ie

Support Group/ Genesis Therapy Service. Genesis Therapy Service, Blackcourt Rd., Counselling Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Ph: 01-8202764 email: [email protected] | www.genesistherapy.ie

Support Group/ HSE, Rehabiliation Integration Service. HSE Addiction Service, Corduff Primary Care Centre, Counselling Blackcourt Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ph: 076-6956720, Ph: (secondary): 086-7810235 email: [email protected] | www.hse.ie Opening times: Mon.–Fri. 9am-5pm by appointment

Support Group/ The Web Family Support - therapeutic services in an integrated Buzzardstown House, Mulhuddart, Blanchardstown, Counselling way to support young children and their families. No charge. Dublin 15. Ph: 086-0413681 email: [email protected] | www.foroige.ie

Support Group/ Tolka River Project – offers diverse employment and training Tolka River Project, Buzzardstown Campus, Counselling opportunities to marginalised stabilised drug users through a Mulhuddart, Dublin 15. Ph: 01-8242060, supportive community employment scheme. No charge. Ph: (secondary); 087-6684671 email: [email protected] | www.tolkariver.ie Opening times: 8am-4pm the structured program business Monday - Friday

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Support Group/ Alcoholics Anonymous Santry, Dublin 9, Ph: 01-8420700 Counselling Dublin 1,3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17. email: [email protected] www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie

Support Group/ Beldale View Treatment Centre. Beldale View, Treatment Centre, Old Belcamp Lane, Counselling Darndale, Dublin 17. Ph: 01-8488951 email: [email protected]

Support Group/ RASP provide services for individuals from Dublin 17 and the 10c Ringuard House, Malahide Road Ind. Estate, Counselling surrounding areas that are engaged in relevant treatment for Greencastle Parade, Dublin 17, Ph: 01-8774184 addiction and are actively seeking support and want to embrace email: [email protected] change. www.raspprogramme.com

Support Group/ Sharing Point. Northside Enterprise Centre, Bunratty Drive, Coolock, Counselling Dublin 17, Ph: 01-8675205, Helpline: 086-8353706, email: [email protected] | www.sharingpoint.ie

Support Group/ Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service. Sphere 17, Regional Youth Service Darndale, D17. Counselling Ph: 01-8674348, Ph: (secondary): 086-1735822 email: [email protected] | www.sphere17.ie

Support Group/ ACET – Offer practical and emotional one to one support to people 50 Lower Gardiner Street Dublin 1. Ph: 01-8787700 Counselling affected by addiction and HIV. or email: [email protected]

Support Group/ Soilse – addication programmes, pre detox and drug free Basement offices, 16-22 Green Street Dublin 7. Counselling programmes. Ph: 01-8724535 or email: [email protected]

Support Group/ Gateway project – pre-employment education and skills training 42 Manor Street, Dublin 7. Ph: 01-8223002 or Counselling project for women recovering from addictions. email: [email protected]

Support Group/ SNUG – counselling, support and advocacy service. Offers brief MACRO Community Centre, 1 Green Street Dublin 7. Counselling intervention and crisis therapy for people affected by addiction. Ph: 01-8786231 or email: [email protected]

Support Group/ Chrysalis – community drug project which focuses on harm 33 Manor Street, Dublin 7. Ph: 01-8823362 or email: Counselling reduction. Provide support to individuals and families within the [email protected] North Dublin inner city.

Support Group/ The Talbot Centre - develop supportive relationships with children, 29 Upper Buckingham Street, Dublin 1. Counselling young people and their families in the North Inner City whose lives Ph: 01-836 3434 or have been affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Education and email: [email protected] interventions.

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Support Group/ North Dublin Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force. 32-33 Main St, Malahide, Co. Dublin, Ph: 01-2233493, Counselling email: [email protected] | www.ndublinrdtf.ie

North Dublin The North Dublin Community Care Service is a free and Please Ph: 01-8131786, or Community Care confidential community-based support service for anyone living in email: [email protected] Service (Drug & north experiencing problems with drug and/or Alcohol Support) alcohol use. The service is for both adults and under 18s.

Fingal Families Specialised support for families and individuals in north Co. Dublin Please contact: the Family Support Specialist, living/coping with another person’s drug and/or alcohol use. The Siobhan Maher, Ph: 01-223 3493, 086-7935644 Family Support Service is a free, confidential and non-judgmental email: [email protected] service.

Traveller & New A frontline drug and alcohol service for Travellers and New Please contact: the Task Force on Communities Communities in North Co Dublin/North Fingal. Ph: 01-813 1786. Specific Drug & Alcohol Support Service

TravAct Group Traveller Focused Advocacy Group who provide alcohol and drug Outreach Centre, Clonshaugh Ave, , support to travellers staying in Dublin 5, 13 and 17. Dublin 17. Contact: Drugs Outreach Worker Marian McKenna on Ph: 01-848 6515 or email: [email protected]

Baldoyle Family The organisation provides a range of family and community Baldoyle Family Resource Service, Grange Road, Resource Services support services including: Information and Referral Services, Baldoyle, Dublin 13. Contact: Drug / Alcohol Support Adult and Child Counselling Service, Rainbows Programme, Worker Niamh Dowdall on Ph: 01-8326115 / Family Support Services for Drugs and Alcohol 089-4364944, email: [email protected] Education/Prevention programmes.

Bonnybrook Parent Target group – Drug Users, Parents and their families. The Brookhaven Rehabilitation Centre, Glin Road, Support Project Bonnybrook Fairfield Riverside Parents Support Group provides Bonnybrook, Coolock Dublin 17. intensive focused support to families with a range of needs. Contact: Marie Hanlon A blanket approach is adopted to empower families with supports Ph: 01-8770205, 01-8771084 or 087-9654821 and coping mechanisms. Activities – 1:1 counselling (family email: [email protected] counselling), Family Support Outreach, Treatment and Rehabilitation referrals, Personal Development, Spiritual Healing, Family Coping Skills, Arts and Crafts, Drugs Education Programme, Citizens Information Advocacy (Social Welfare), Massage and Reiki Healing, Addiction Management (N.A. meetings and C.A. Meetings.

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Dales Centre The Dales works from a harm reduction philosophy and there are Unit 3/4, Darndale Village Campus, Darndale, few constraints imposed on people using the service. The Dales Dublin 17. Contact: Manager Dermot Gough operates an 'Open Door' policy and people are free to walk in to Ph: 01-8487733 & 087-9050683 meet staff and talk. We provide One to One support and Care email: [email protected] Planning for individuals who need support around their drug or alcohol use.

Donnycarney The Youth Project strives to provide a safe and “Le Cheile”, Donnycarney Community & Youth Youth Project supportive learning environment for young people and adults in the Centre, Collins Avenue East, Donnycarney, Dublin 5. community by promoting positive life choices. We aim to respond to Contact: Manager Lorraine Stewart, Ph: 01-8314985/ local needs in relation to young people and to those affected by 01-8510378, email: [email protected] drug use.

Donnycarney Donnycarney Drug Team works with all drug users regardless of their “Le Cheile”, Donnycarney Community & Youth Drugs Project drug of choice to support them in their journey towards a drug free Centre, Collins Avenue East, Donnycarney, Dublin 5. lifestyle. We offer a wide range of services including one to one work Contact: Manager Lorraine Stewart Ph: 01-8314985 / and group work. Some of the groups running currently are: aftercare, 01-8510378, email: [email protected] relapse prevention and stabilisation and SMART Recovery.

Donnycarney CE Scheme for Education,Training & Rehabilitation is a DSP “Le Cheile”, Donnycarney Community & Youth Special CE scheme funded programme to enable those with drug issues to address Centre, Collins Avenue East, Donnycarney, Dublin 5. their addiction while giving them an opportunity to upskill. The Contact: Manager Nicola Galbraith clients are encouraged and supported to access Ph: 01-8314985, email: [email protected] training courses in local colleges and centres of learning.

EDIT (Edenmore Edenmore Drug Intervention Team is a Community Drug and Unit 6 Edenmore Shopping Centre, Edenmore Drugs Intervention Alcohol Project providing a wide range of services to young people , Dublin D05 KH36. Team) and adults regarding their own, or a loved ones' drug and alcohol Contact: Service Manager Deborah Morgans use. We do not charge for our services. Ph: 01-8670271, email: [email protected]

Kilbarrack Youth Work with “at-risk” young people and are involved with Community Hall, Greendale Road, Kilbarrack, Matters programmes delivered in local schools. Some of our activities Dublin 5. Contact: Lisa Dowling, Mandy Ryan include, after schools clubs, life skills training, arts & crafts, Ph: 01-8324516, email: [email protected] cooking, budgeting, drug awareness, drama, personal development, photography and desktop publishing.

ADAPT Community Support and facilitate drug users in the area who wish to access 37A Coolmine Industrial Estate, Blanchardstown Drug Team treatment and rehabilitation. Drop-in service or scheduled intake. Dublin 15. Contact: Elaine Moore/Ger Supplev on No charge. Dublin 15 catchment area. Ph: 01-8219140, email: [email protected]

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Alcohol and Drugs Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Ana Liffey Drug Range of drug addiction services and programmes. No charge. 48 Middle Abbey Street Dublin 1. Contact: Dawn Project Russell. Ph: 01-87868999 or email: [email protected]

Cabra Resource Services include: counselling, family support, youth 67 Dowth Avenue, Cabra, Dublin 7. Centre intervention(16+), drug awareness and psycho education. For Contact: Liz O'Driscoll Ph: 087-2509665 individuals and families affected by substance misuse including email: [email protected] alcohol. No charge.

Mulhuddart/Corduff Alcohol and Drug misuse and addiction service. Parslickstown House, Ladyswell Road, Mulhuddart Community Drugs No charge. Dublin 15. Contact: Marie McKay Ph: 01-8216601, or and Alcohol Team email: [email protected]

Northside Drugs and alcohol support, holistic treatments, literacy, numeracy, Coolock Development Centre, Bunratty Drive Coolock Partnership Labour computers and advocacy. Target group: Ex DRUG mis-users. Dublin 17. Contact: Sarah Farrelly Ph: 01-8485630, or Inclusion Programme email: [email protected]

Northwest Inner City Stabilisation programme for recovering drug addiction who are in 9 Henrietta Street Dublin 1. Training and treatment in local area. Aftercare project. Contact: Sean Dunne Ph: 01-8737014, or Development Project email: [email protected]

Sankalpa Stabilisation day programme called Turning Point and special CE Unit 8 Business Centre, Ballyboggan Rd, scheme called Connect to the Workplace for drug free clients in Dublin 11. Contact: Tom O'Brien Ph: 01-830290, or recovery. No charge to either programme. email: [email protected]

Prevention/ SÁMH (Substance Abuse & Mental health) Groups develop Health Promotion & Training Education: capacity building, drug information & education, community Ph: 086-7815076 / 01-2233493 Health Promotion engagement. School supports at local level. email: [email protected] Taskforce

Prevention/ Provide drug awareness training, information and interventions in The Mornington Centre, 44a Malahide Road, Artane, Education youth and community services in order to address substance Dublin 5. Contact: Vanessa Hoare Ph: 087-7977833, Intervention misuse issues. or email: [email protected]

Prevention Dublin North East Drugs & Alcohol Task Force. Vanessa Hoare Ph: 087 7977833 Education Worker email: [email protected]

Prevention Dublin North East Drugs & Alcohol Task Force. Sarah Leach Ph: 087-7209767 Education Worker email: [email protected]

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Resource Service Location/Contact Comments Prevention Dublin North East Drugs & Alcohol Task Force. Claire Crimmins 087-1813717 Education Worker email: [email protected]

Prevention/ Northside Partnership’s Early Childhood Support Service works Northside Partnership, The Bell Building, Education: Early along side DNEDATF projects, childcare centres and other Darndale/Belcamp Village Centre, Darndale, Childhood Support community organisations to support the needs of young children Dublin 17. Contact: Early Years Programme Manager Service who may have experienced the effects of parental substance Emma Byrne-MacNamee, Ph: 01-8771509 misuse. This is done by engaging directly with parents, delivering a email: emma.byrne@nspartnership socio-emotional learning programme for young children and offering therapeutic support, where appropriate.

Prevention/ Broad family support including parents modular education Sherlin Road, Dublin 15. Education: programme, drug awareness and prevention programmes and Contact: David Creed on 01-8205253 Blakestown and counselling. email: [email protected] Mountview Neighbourhood Youth Project

Foróige One to one, group and peer drug addiction support in partnership Main Street, Blanchardstown Village Dublin 15. Blanchardstown Drug with SASSY. For under 18's with substance misuse issues. No Contact: Miriam Ryan Ph: 01-8212012 Prevention Education charge. email: [email protected] Project

Prevention/ Blakestown & Mountview Youth Iniatiative – Education and BMYI, Blakestown Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. Education prevention project providing service to young people 13-18 and Ph: 01-8210055, email: [email protected] their families in the Blanchardstown area. Targeted for young www.bmyi.ie people at risk of involvement in drug use and their families.

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC

Resource Service Details Location/Contact Emotional & Mental Relaxation and Learn about how and why to practice relaxation and mindfulness For further information go to: Well-being Supports Mindfulness exercises. Relaxation and mindfulness training are helpful for www.beaumont.ie/marc managing stress as well as helping people cope with physical Mindfulness and Relaxation Centre illness and ongoing medical treatment.

Emotional & Mental Stress Control Together with HSE psychology colleagues in North Dublin, the For further information Ph 01-854 5439 / 01-8975154 or Well-being Supports psychology department of Mater Hospital co-facilitate the stress Contact: Jackie McCabe about stress control programmes control series of psycho-education sessions for stress in the community on Ph: 01-8976171 management. Sessions include, learning about stress, email: [email protected] controlling your body, controlling your thoughts, controlling your actions, controlling panic and controlling sleep problems. It is open to Mater Hospital patients, staff and the general public.

Emotional & Mental Fingal Counselling Fingal Counselling Service is a community based voluntary Fingal Counselling Service Well-being Supports Service counselling service providing confidential, non-directive BASE Resource Centre, counselling. The service offers a safe and confidential Brackenstown, Swords, Co. Dublin. environment where clients are encouraged and supported while Ph: 01-8902596 working through their difficulties. This service can be a lifeline to 10am-1pm – Monday to Friday people when they are most vulnerable. Our counsellors are trained in Humanistic counselling. All communication regarding appointments must be • Bereavement, loss and separation conducted through this number. An answering service is in • Suicide Bereavement operation and all calls will be returned • Marital and Relationship difficulties • Depression, Stress & Anxiety email: [email protected] • Physical, Sexual & Emotional Abuse

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Emotional & Mental Northside Counselling Northside Counselling Service provide a caring, confidential, Northside Counselling Service Well-being Supports Service professional and non-judgmental service, in a safe and secure CDC, Bunratty Drive, Coolock, therapeutic space. Counsellors are professionally trained to a Dublin, Ireland. high standard and are supported in their work by our very Ph: 01-8484789 experienced team of clinical supervisors.

Emotional & Mental Target Counselling Counselling service – self or professional referral. Target Scoil Na Trionoid Naofa, Newbrook Road, Well-being Supports , Dublin 13. Ph: 01 8670279

Emotional & Mental 24 hour Pieta House Pieta House provides a free, therapeutic approach to people For further information Well-being Supports Suicide Helpline who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. Freephone: 1800-247-247 or Calls are answered by trained Counsellors. Text HELP to 51444 | www.pieta.ie

Emotional & Mental Samaritans Samaritans telephone service is available 24 hours a day for www.samaritans.ie | Freephone: 116 123. Well-being Supports confidential and non-judgmental support. We’re here round the clock, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you need a response immediately, it’s best to call us on the phone. This number is FREE to call.

Emotional & Mental Family Resourse Provide counselling and support to individuals and Family Resource Centres in this area: Well-being Supports Service / Centres groups.Support personal and group development. Provide Aster Ph: 01-5161146, email: [email protected] information, advice and support to target groups and families. Baldoyle Ph: 01-832 6115, E: [email protected] Provide information concerning the range of services and Ph: 01-493 5953, E: [email protected] development options available locally and advice on accessing Ballymun Ph: 01-852 7183, E: [email protected] Emotional & Mental rights and entitlements and act as a focal point for onward Hillstreet Ph: 01-874 6810, E: [email protected] Well-being Supports referrals to mainstream service providers.Deliver education Mountview Ph: 01-820 6171 courses and training.Establish new community groups to meet email: [email protected] / [email protected] local needs and the delivery of services at local level (for Tús Nua ArtaneCoolock, Ph: 01-851 2289 example, childcare facilities, after-school clubs, men’s groups, email: [email protected] etc.) Practical assistance to individuals and community groups such as access to information technology and office facilities. For further information go to: www.familyresource.ie

Emotional & Mental Connect Free telephone counselling and support service for any adult For further information Ph: Helpline 1800-477477 Well-being Supports who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. www.connectcounselling.ie

Emotional & Mental HSE National Free Counselling Service for adults who have experienced Self referral is accepted. Further information Freephone: Well-being Supports Counselling Services trauma and abuse in childhood. 1800-234118, email: [email protected] https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health- services/national-counselling-service/

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Emotional & Mental GROW GROW helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from Raheny Group: Monday at 2.30pm Well-being Supports mental health problems. Members are helped to recover from all St. Francis Hospice Priory Rooms, Station Road, Raheny, forms of mental breakdown, or indeed, to prevent such Dublin 5. Free parking. happening. GROW has a national network of over 130 groups in Balbriggan GROW meeting: takes place on Mondays at Ireland. Its principal strength is the support members give each 2pm in Balbriggan Community rooms in the Community other from their own experience. Centre, Dublin Street, Balbriggan. For further information Ph: 1890-474474 or www.grow.ie

Emotional & Mental Aware Provides support and information to people experiencing For further information phone Well-being Supports depression and bipolar conditions. Provides a free support line, Support Line: 1800-804848 support email and local support groups. Provides information email: [email protected] www.aware.ie and local online life skills training.

Emotional & Mental Private Counsellors Clients who wish to access counselling or psychotherapy The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy Well-being Supports privately, the following four professional organisations are (IACP), Carmichael House, 4 Brunswick North, Dublin 7. recognised / recommended by the HSE Directors of Counselling Ph: 01-2303536, email: [email protected] | www.iacp.ie group. The Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) Ph: 01-4720105 www.psychologicalsociety.ie The Irish Council for Psychotherapy [ICP] Ph: 01-9058658 www.psychotherapycouncil.ie Irish Association for Humanistic Psychotherapy [IAHIP] Ph: 01-2841665 | www.iahip.org

Emotional & Mental Recovery Colleges Recovery Colleges provide recovery focused education where Dublin North East, Recovery College, Well-being Supports the person with the self experience of distress is recognised as The Healthy Living Centre, Dublin City University, the expert. Recovery Colleges work to create spaces where Glasnevin, Dublin 9. For further information: people can come together to share and learn about recovery Ph 01-7007907 or email: [email protected] from mental health and addiction challenges. http://recoverycollege.ie/

Emotional & Mental Counselling in Primary Short-term general counselling service for people with a medical GP or other members of the Primary Care Team with the Well-being Supports Care (CIPC) card. Suitable for persons experiencing depression, anxiety, GP’s awareness can make referral using the standard relationship problems, loss issues etc. CIPC referral form. For further information contact: CIPC Counselling Coordinator, Unit 1, 1st Floor, St. Fintans, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin Ph: 076-6957170 / 076 6957171

Emotional & Mental Turn to me Free counselling from your couch. All sessions are online To book your 8 free sessions visit Well-being Supports providing 8 free sessions. www.turn2me.org/onlinecounselling/details

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Emotional & Mental Mental Health Ireland Mental Health Ireland is a national voluntary organisation whose For further information go to: Well-being Supports aim is to promote positive mental health and wellbeing to all https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/ individuals and communities in Ireland. Area Development Officers deliver awareness-raising initiatives and targeted education and training programmes on mental health issues in a variety of settings in local communities. 7 local mental health associations provide a range of supports for people with mental health conditions in their community.

Emotional & Mental HSE Mental Health HSE Mental Health and Suicide Support. Referral needs to be made by GP or Consultant. For further Well-being Supports Support Dublin North, Dublin North Central and Dublin North West. This information go to; service is for a consultation with a Psychiatrist. https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/ list/1/lho/northdublin/ mentalhealth https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/dubncentral/ment al-health-services/mental-health-services-in-dublin-north- central.html https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/dublinnw/mental- health-services/

Emotional & Mental Psychiatry of later life This is a service for those over 65 years who are experiencing Referral to the consultant-led-team is through the G.P. Well-being Supports mental illness or dementia for the first time. service, based at: 61 Eccles Street, D7. Ph: 01-860 0488

Emotional & Mental Psychiatry of later life Frailty Education Programme. Clinical Nurse Specialist in Dementia Mental Health Well-being Supports Services for Older Persons, Ashlin Centre, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9. For further information Ph 01-7977275

Emotional & Mental HSE National Directory The National Directory of Mental Health Services is a resource For further information go to: Well-being Supports of Mental Health that offers a single national view of all the HSE mental health http://hsenet.hse.ie/HSE_Central/MentalHealthDivision/Nati Services services that are available throughout Ireland, including those onal_Directory_of_Mental_Health_Services/ services delivered through a section 38 or section 39 service level agreement. Emergency Departments, GP out-of-hour clinics and Approved Centres operated by the independent/private sector are likewise included.

For MHD and the CHOs it provides an up-to-date and valuable tool to inform future planning and resource allocation as well as containing data that is useful for report writing and responding to queries. For all staff, the directory offers a single source of information when searching for the location, contact details and opening hours of a particular service.

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Emotional & Mental Information and Reliable advice, information and signposting to support services For further information go to: Well-being Supports directory of supports for mental health and wellbeing. www.yourmentalhealth.ie

Social & Community Mental Health Booklets Link to a range of booklets on Mental Health in English and For further information go to: https:// www.hse.ie/eng/ other languages to download or order. services/list/4/mental-health-services/nosp/resources/booklets/

Social & Community Advocacy Service The National Advocacy Service (NAS) works with people under Ph: 0761-07300, email: [email protected] 65 with disabilities. National Advocacy Service for People with Disabilities, National Office, C/O Citizens Information Board.

Social & Community Spun out Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for www.spunout.ie young people. Aim to educate and inform readers about the importance of holistic well-being and how good health can be maintained, both physically and mentally.

Social & Community SAGE Advocacy Sage Advocacy is a support and advocacy service for vulnerable For further information Ph: 01-536-7330 adults, older people and healthcare patients. 24-26 Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin 7. email: [email protected] www.thirdageireland.ie/sage

Social & Community National Council for the NCBI is the national sight loss agency. It is a not-for-profit For further information go to:www.ncbi.ie Blind Ireland (NCBI) agency that provides supports and services for people who are Ph 01-830 7033, email: [email protected] experiencing difficulties with their eyesight. Services include advice and information, emotional support and counselling as well as practical solutions, technology and training to build confidence and independence.

Social & Community Chime Chime, the National Charity for Deafness and Hearing Loss Call our Information Line on 1800-256257 or email: offers support, services and advocacy to anyone affected by [email protected] for any queries related to hearing loss, hearing loss. Our vision is a society with no limits or barriers for or call in to any Chime centre around the country. anyone living with deafness or hearing loss. Our team of professionals provide information and advice; individual, family For further information visit: www.chime.ie and group support; technology for the home, school and workplace, including hearing aids.

Social & Community Men's Sheds Community-based, non-commercial organisation which is open To find local Sheds go to: www.menssheds.ie to all men where the primary activity is the provision of a safe, Ph: 01-8916150 friendly and inclusive environment where the men are able to email: [email protected] gather and/or work on meaningful projects at their own pace, in their own time and in the company of other men.

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Social & Community National Adult Literacy Help with reading, writing, maths and technology. Freephone: 1800-202065 Agency Freetext: 50050 | www.takethefirststep.ie

Social & Community National Adult Literacy Information on health literacy. For further information go to: www.nala.ie Agency Ph: 01-412 7900, email: [email protected]

Social & Community Accessible transport Vantastic is a not-for-profit charity that offers accessible Freephone: 1800 242 703 service transport services to people with disabilities, mobility https://vantastic.ie/ impairments and not-for-profit groups.

Social & Community Accessible Transport including demonstrations & training. For further information contact: 01-7033204 Accessibility Officer, 59 Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. http://www.dublinbus.ie/Your-Journey1/Accessibility/ Social & Community Irish Wheelchair On-Road Driving Assessment / Parking Permits For further information contact: 01-8186400, Association Services to people with limited mobility including: Helpline 01-8186455, email: [email protected] | www.iwa.ie • Motoring/ Parking Permits • On-road driving assessments Áras Chuchulain, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3. • Assisted Living Contact for Driving Assessments: • Resource & Outreach Ph: 045-893094 • Enhanced Homecare Services [email protected] • Wheelchair Solutions • Housing • Holidays/ Respite Service • Rehabilitation Training

Social & Community Seniorline National Confidential Listening Service for Older People. For further information contact: Ph: 1800-804591 http://www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline

Social & Community Age Friendly Ireland Age Friendly Ireland co-ordinates the National Age Friendly For further information contact: Cities and Counties Programme. North Central Area: Ph: 01-2228865/01-2228546 email: [email protected] / email: [email protected] North West Area: Ph: 01-222 5404 email: [email protected]

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Social & Community Age and Opportunity A 6-week course about building resilience – taking stock, making For further information contact: Changing Gears changes, bouncing back and moving on. Age & Opportunity, Marino Institute of Education, programme - • It is relevant for people who are moving from working life into Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. Private provider, retirement. Ph: 01-805 7709 Costs Associated • It is also useful for taking a mid-career review. email: [email protected] or • It is about taking time out to think about what you can do with www.ageandopportunity.ie the next phase of life and how to make a start. • Build more resilience so that you can succeed whatever life throws at you. Changing Gears is a helpful and fun course, with no previous experience necessary except life experience. • Find out more about yourself and your skills • Take stock of what's out there for you • Find out how some people bounce back from tough times • Learn from other people's experiences

Chronic Disease Chronic Disease For adults living with health conditions such as COPD, stroke, The following are the providers of this service – contact for Self-Mangement Self-Management diabetes, heart disease and many others. Teaches the skills to further information: Programme Programme live well with such conditions. Two and a half hours per week Arthritis Ireland Ph: 01-6470206 email: (Stanford Model) over six weeks. There are minimal costs for this service. [email protected]. Beaumont Hospital Ph: 01-8092018/ 018092223, email: [email protected] Irish Kidney Association Ph: 01-620-5306, email: [email protected] Multiple Sclerosis Ireland Ph: 01-4905933, email: [email protected] Irish Society for Colitis and Crohns Disease Ph: 01-872 1416, email: [email protected] Mater Hospital Ph: 01-8545439 / 854439 [for hospital patients only]

Health & Wellbeing Healthy Ireland A Government-led initiative which aims to create an Irish society www.healthyireland.ie/ where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health, and where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society.

Health Promotion Workwell.ie This website provides information for healthcare workers to For further information go to: support them to be physically and emotionally well throughout www.workwell.ie their working lives. It provides links to suitable resources and supports.

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Health Promotion Winterready.ie Website with practical advice how to stay safe and well during For further information go to: Practical advice for the winter. www.winterready.ie staying well in winter

Primary Care General Practioners The Irish College General Practitioners (ICGP) is the To get a list of GPs practising in a particular area contact: [GP's] professional body for general practice in Ireland.The College's ICGP as follows: primary aim is to serve the patient and the general practitioner ICGP, 4/5 Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland by encouraging and maintaining the highest standards of Ph: 01-6763705, general medical practice. It is the representative organisation on email: [email protected] education, training and standards in general practice. https://www.icgp.ie/go/about

Primary Care Primary Care Services Primary Care services are all of the health or social care Primary Care Team Central Referrals information. services that you can find in your community, outside of the For further information and to obtain a referral form contact: hospital setting.These services include: the following, depending on the individuals place of residence. Referrals may be posted or emailed or faxed. Community Nursing Service: For further information see below: • Public Health Nurse • Community Registered Nurse HSE North Dublin Community Services HQ, Fujitsu House, • Occupational Therapist Unit 100, 1st Floor, Lakeshore Drive, Airside Business • Physiotherapist Park, Swords, Co.Dublin K67R8X2 • Speech and Language Therapy Ph: 01-8136700, Fax: 01-8953792 • Dieticians email: [email protected] • Psychology Service https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/northdublin/ • Social work • Podiatry Dublin North City Health Service Area, • Dental Ballymun Health Care Facility, • Ophthalmic Services Ballymun, Dublin 9 Ph: 01-8467005, Fax: 01-8467505 For further information contact Primary Care Services – HSE.ie e-mail: [email protected] https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/2/primarycare/pccser.html https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/dubncentral/

Primary Care Community Intervention CIT is a specialised health team that provides a rapid and Dublin North, Ph: 01-7044444 Team (CIT) integrated response to a patient with an acute episode of illness email: [email protected] who requires enhanced services/acute intervention for a defined short period of time.

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Wellbeing Resources and Services in CHO DNCC Resource Service Details Location/Contact Primary Care Audiology Services The adult audiology service is provided by a team of Referrals via GPs (for those over 55 years of age) or from audiologists. They assess clients with hearing difficulties and ENT Consultants. support them through each stage of their care pathway, from For further information contact: initial assessment to hearing aid fitting and follow-up care. Ph: 01-8676230, email: [email protected] Audiology Services, Dublin North City and County, Grangegorman Primary Care Centre, Upper Grangegorman Road, Grangegorman, Dublin 7.

Primary Care Chiropody Medical Card holders over the age of 65 / people with diabetes For a referral form and a list of approved Chiropodists or people with a disability who hold a medical card are entitled to and any further information contact: apply for a chiropody treatment card. Ph: 01-9214298 or 9214296 Northside Civic Centre, Bunratty Road, Coolock, Dublin 17.

Primary Care Flu Vaccination and Seasonal flu is a highly infectious viral illness of the respiratory For further information go to: Pneumococcal Vaccine tract that can be life threatening. Vaccination is strongly https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/flu- recommended for those with long-term health conditions such as vaccination/about-the-vaccine/ diabetes, heart and lung disease, including COPD. People over 18 may attend their GP or Pharmacist for vaccination. Those without a 'Medical Card' or 'GP Visit Card' will be charged for the consultation but the vaccine is free. Healthcare workers are also strongly advised to get the vaccine.

Adults aged 65 and over and those aged over 2 and under 65 with chronic lung or heart disease, or with type 2 diabetes are advised to get the pneumococcal vaccine. A booster vaccine is recommended 5 years after the first vaccination but depending on age and risk factors a person may require 1, 2 or 3 doses of PPV.

Primary Care Psychology Advice Concerned about yourself, a child or another family member and Blanchardstown Primary Care Centre, Ph: 01-8297233 Clinic would like some advice and counselling. Clinics every second Ballymun Civic Centre, Ph: 01-8467109 and fourth Tuesday of every month from 9.30am-12.30. Contact Corduff Primary Care Centre, Ph: 01-7956700 reception by phone between 9:00 & 9:30 on the morning of the Navan Road Primary Care Centre, Ph: 01-8686802 clinic only to register for a 30 minute slot. Summerhill Health Centre, Ph: 01-9211501 Wellmount Health Centre, Finglas 01-8567700 Vernon Avenue Health Centre, Ph: 01-8539500

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Dublin North City and County Community Healthcare HSE Health and Wellbeing Division, Floor 1, Unit 4&5 Nexus Building, Block 6A, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, D15CF9K

[email protected] 01-8976122

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