Useful Websites & Resources

Included below are links to a variety of useful resources that you may find helpful.

Video Resources

I would like to make changes in my alcohol use. What are my options? Listen to Niamh Foley, Alcohol Link Worker in Community Response explore the variety of treatment options available to anyone looking to make changes in their alcohol use in a non-residential setting. <br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.makethechange.ie
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I would like to make changes in my alcohol use. What are my options?

What is a Community Alcohol Detox? Listen to Raymond Gillick a Nurse in Dublin Simon Community talk about Community Alcohol Detox, why someone might need a Community Alcohol Detox, and how to access a Community Alcohol Detox. <br /><br />Raymond is The Primary Care Services Manager for Dublin Simon Community and has spent over 20 years as an Addiction Medicine nurse. <br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact Niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.makethechange.ie
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What is a Community Alcohol Detox?

Things to consider with a Community Alcohol Detox. Listen to Raymond Gillick a Nurse in Dublin Simon Community explore things to be aware of when assessing if someone is suitable for Community Alcohol Detox and the risks associated with Community Alcohol Detox.<br /><br />Raymond is The Primary Care Services Manager for Dublin Simon Community and has spent over 20 years working as a Nurse in Addiction Medicine. <br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Cannal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.makethechange.ie
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Things to consider with a Community Alcohol Detox

Supporting someone through a Community Alcohol Detox. Listen to Raymond Gillick a Nurse in Dublin Simon Community explore what things family members, concerned others, and professionals should consider when supporting someone who is reducing their alcohol use in a non-residential setting. <br /><br />Raymond is The Primary Care Services Manager for Dublin Simon Community and has spent over 20 years working as a Nurse in Addiction Medicine. <br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.makethechange.ie
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Supporting someone through a Community Alcohol Detox

The importance of aftercare in Community Detox. Listen to Raymond Gillick a Nurse in Dublin Simon Community explore the importance of someone engaging in aftercare support following the completion of alcohol detox in the community. <br /><br />Raymond is The Primary Care Services Manager for Dublin Simon Community and has spent over 20 years working as a Nurse in Addiction Medicine. <br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.makethechange.ie
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The Importance of Aftercare in Community Detox

Check out the exciting launch webinar of The Community Alcohol Detox Initiative as part of European Alcohol Awareness week 2021. <br /><br />Listen to hear some great inputs from service users and experts in the field of community alcohol detox. They explore some important issues such as; The role of the Community Alcohol Detox Initiative in mitigating the burden of problematic alcohol use, clinical and social barriers to service users accessing Community Alcohol Detox, supports required for people to complete a Community Alcohol Detox and what we can do going forward to strengthen our capacity to respond to service users<br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @D12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact Niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.communityresponse.ie
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Exploring Community Alcohol Detox Webinar

Listen to Samantha share her experience detoxing from alcohol in the community with support from Community Response. <br /><br />*This is a real patient story, voiceovers have been used to protect their privacy <br /><br />What is an Alcohol Detox?<br />Medically assisted community alcohol detox is a process in which an<br />individual’s physical and mental health are monitored whilst being provided<br />medications and support to relieve physical and psychological<br />withdrawal symptoms after stopping drinking.
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Community Alcohol Detox, Samantha's Story

Listen to Joe share his experience detoxing from alcohol in the community with support from Community Response. <br /><br />*This is a real patient story, voiceovers have been used to protect their privacy <br /><br />What is an Alcohol Detox?<br />Medically assisted community alcohol detox is a process in which an<br />individual’s physical and mental health are monitored whilst being provided<br />medications and support to relieve physical and psychological<br />withdrawal symptoms after stopping drinking.
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Community Alcohol Detox, Joe's Story

How much harm is alcohol doing in our communities? Listen to Dr Mark Murphy a GP in South Inner City Dublin talk about the impact of stigma around alcohol misuse. <br /><br />Mark Murphy PhD MICGP works as a GP in South Inner City Dublin. Mark also provides primary care services for homeless populations in the North Inner City. You can find him on Twitter @drmarkmurphy<br /><br />Partners<br />+ Dublin12 Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @12ldatf <br />+ Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @local_task<br />+ Cannal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force @canalsldatf<br />+ Dublin's South Inner City Drug and Alcohol Task Force @SlainteDublin<br /><br />For more information on this project contact Niamh@communityresponse.ie or visit www.communityresponse.ie
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Community Alcohol Detox: A GP's Role in supporting alcohol misuse

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Useful Websites

SAOR Training

hse.ie/eng/about/who/primarycare/socialinclusion/addiction/national-addiction-training/alcohol-and-substance-use-saor/

Childrens First Training

tusla.ie/children-first/children-first-e-learning-programme/

Hidden Harm

tusla.ie/publications/hidden-harm/

CCLDATF

ccldatf.ie

SICDATF

Contact the coordinator at sicdatf@gmail.com

D12LDATF

d12ldatf.ie

Samaritans

samaritans.org

HSE Ask About Alcohol

www2.hse.ie/alcohol

Irish Association of Alcohol and Addiction Counsellors

iaaac.org

Alcoholics Anonymous

alcoholicsanonymous.ie

Alcohol Action Ireland

alcoholactionireland.ie

BLDATF

ballyfermotldatf.ie

Children and Young Peoples Services Committee Directory

dublincypscdirectory.ie

Pieta House

pieta.ie

Turn2me

turn2me.ie

Mens Shed

menssheds.ie

Aware

aware.ie

Polish Alcoholics Anonymous

aairlandia.com

Childline Online (Ireland)

childline.ie

Ruhama

ruhama.ie

Suicide or Survive

suicideorsurvive.ie

Family Resource Centre

familyresource.ie

Please remember all services offer a variety of supports and have different criteria.

Please contact the service directly for more information and to make a referral.

Leaflets and Posters

Use these posters and leaflets in workplaces and communities to raise awareness about alcohol and alcohol support.

These assets are available for print and download.

Make The Change: An Alcohol Reduction Resource A3 Poster
Leaflet with information for anyone looking to make changes in their drinking
Leaflet with information for family members/concerned others