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Residential Services
High Park (Drumcondra)
This is a 17-week fully residential programme. The aims and objectives are to offer clients a period of residential treatment in a drug and alcohol-free environment. The emphasis is on assisting clients to gain insight into the issues which underpin their drug use and develop realistic relapse prevention skills. The High Park programme offers individual care plans, which incorporates inpatient detoxification where necessary, individual counselling, group therapy, educational groups, work assignments and recreational activities.
Who can use this service?
Drug users who want to become drug free
What service is offered?
- 17 week fully residential programme
- In-house detoxification can be arranged with community GPs
- Individual counselling and group work
- Relapse prevention
- Recreational activities
Contact Details
Phone for more information on (01) 837 7883
"I have learned a lot of coping skills in High Park.
I am starting to get to know myself and have more confidence"
- 33 year old woman 
St Francis Farm (Co. Carlow)
St. Francis Farm is a Therapeutic Community & Training Facility. Here we provide a one year residential programme aimed at providing training in a rural setting to former drug users. The programme provides a unique blend of individual and group development, education and practical skills training in a rural farm setting. Vocational and educational training elements are central to the programme. Residents are offered training in Animal Care, Farming and Market Gardening, Catering and Food Preparation Skills, Social Skills, Personal Development and Computer Skills.
Who can use this service?
Drug users who want to become drug free
What service is offered?
- Long term programme of up to 6 months duration
- Situated in a working farm environment
- One to one counselling, group therapy and relapse prevention
- Holistic therapies and spirituality groups
- Educational and personal development
- Work experience in animal care and general farming
- Assessment & Aftercare Service based in Carlow town
Contact Details
Phone for more information on (05991) 51369
"The St. Francis Farm programme has given me the chance to work on my addiction and to live a more productive life. Working on the farm was an important part of this improvement of self-esteem, creativity and healing"
- 30 year old female engaged in full-time employment
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