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Clarecare has a long history of providing family support services which are funded by Tusla.
The following services are provided:

Parents Support Line and other resources for parents

Group-based parenting programmes

Support for children and adolescents

Individual support for parents

Advocacy service for parents of children in care

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Clarecare provides a number of support services within our community whose aim is to improve the lives of individuals and families.

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Information on how to support young people who are struggling to attend school.

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Tusla - Meitheal Family Support Programme

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Tusla has developed the Meitheal approach to help children where they may need the support of more than one service. Meitheal is a case co-ordination process for families with additional needs who require multi-agency intervention but who do not meet the threshold for referral to the Social Work Department under Children First. Practitioners in different agencies can use and lead on Meitheal so that they can communicate and work together more effectively to bring together a range of expertise, knowledge and skills to meet the needs of the child and family within their community.

Meitheal is an old Irish term that describes how neighbours would come together to assist in the saving of crops or other tasks. In this context Meitheal is a National Practice Model to ensure that the needs and strengths of children and their families are effectively identified and understood and responded to in a timely way so that children and families get the help and support needed to improve children's outcomes and realise their rights.

Children and families are most likely to do well if they are provided with appropriate support in a timely fashion that is coordinated, and there is good communication and partnership working between professionals. Supporting families and keeping children safe is everyone's business. Families should experience services as easily accessible and integrated at the front line in their own communities. Meitheal is an early intervention, multi-agency (when necessary) response tailored to the needs of an individual child or young person.

What have we done so far?

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Meitheal and the Area Based ApproachTusla - Child and Family Agency

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The Child and Family Agency was established on 1st January 2014 and is now the dedicated State agency responsible for improving wellbeing and outcomes for children.

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Support for families and communities following a death by suicide

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The HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) was established to strategically lead on suicide prevention across the HSE and in collaboration with multiple sectors. The work of the office has been underpinned by Connecting for Life, Ireland's National Strategy to Reduce Suicide. This strategy has shaped the core functions of the NOSP, which are;

1. Of the 69 actions in Connecting for Life, the NOSP is: the lead agency assigned to deliver on 16 actions; the joint lead on two actions and; a supporting partner for 21 further actions.

2. The NOSP has a pivotal role in driving the overall implementation of Connecting for Life. The strategy mandates the NOSP to support, inform, coordinate and monitor the implementation of Connecting for Life across the HSE, government departments, statutory agencies and nongovernmental organisations (NGOs).

3. Broadly, the NOSP also works with the HSE, government departments and within the NGO and community sector, in an advisory and supportive role, on activities or projects aligned with the Connecting for Life Strategy or on suicide and self-harm prevention, postvention and awareness.

As a whole-of government strategy, Connecting for Life requires the NOSP to provide a strategic view of implementation progress, and within an implementation structure that was established in 2015. The NOSP fulfils a central role in this implementation structure and reports to the National Cross- Sectoral Steering and Implementation Group (chaired by the Department of Health), on a quarterly basis.

The structure of the NOSP Team is aligned with key functions. The specific streams of work in the office are; Monitoring and Evaluation; Strategy Coordination, Quality and Education; and Communications. The work across the entire office is supported by Clinical Advisory, Administrative, Finance and HR functions.

Contact us

HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention, Stewart's Hospital, Mill Lane, Palmerstown, Dublin 20

Tel: 01 7785112 (for office enquiries only)

Email: info@nosp.ie

X (Twitter): @NOSPIreland

Note that if you are in crisis or in need of support, you should contact a relevant mental health support service, or in an emergency, get urgent help.

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Learn about the work of the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention.

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Support and Information for individuals and families on a wide variety of topics

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Counselling Supports

For further information on how to access Adult & Child counselling services in Shannon click on the image above.

Classes & courses

We link with a range of service providers to develop and run classes and courses to meet your needs. Click on the image above for further information.

Family support

Our family support worker is on hand to speak with you and discuss you and your families needs. For more information on how to get in contact and what is available please click on the image above.

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Home page for Shannon Family Resource Centre website. Provides an overview of Shannon Family Resource Centre and the services it provides to the community of Shannon Co Clare.

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Parent Support Line & Positive Parenting Resources - Clarecare

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Clarecare provides a number of support services within our community whose aim is to improve the lives of individuals and families.

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Offering support to young people and families.

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Barnardos work with children from 0-18 years of age in a variety of different ways. How we work depends on the individual child's age and stage of development. Our work supports children to achieve their milestones and develop resilience to help them overcome any challenges they may face.

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Pieta | Preventing Suicide and Self-Harm since 2006

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Pieta provides free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress, engage in self-harm, or bereaved by suicide, 24/7. Reach out to us today!

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The Digital Ready Hub is packed with expert videos, articles, tips, guides and more.

As wonderful as the online world can be, it can also feel a little overwhelming for parents and carers at times. Between viral challenges, password security, online grooming, the age of digital consent, 'deep fakes' and much more, it's vital to stay abreast of all the changes that are happening on a daily basis.

Our 'Digital Ready Check' is a quiz-based exercise that lets you know how you are faring in key areas of digital resilience and safety, and help you learn more about the areas that we can support you with.

Whether you're a Digital Scholar or a Digital Apprentice, there's lots you can do to ensure children are equipped to cope with any negativity they may experience online and become resilient, empathetic digital citizens.
The Digital Ready Hub is provided with the support of Vodafone Ireland Foundation. We would like to thank all in Vodafone Ireland for their continued support of ISPCC.
Disclaimer: All content on the Digital Ready Hub was researched and produced by ISPCC. All effort was made to ensure information was correct at the time of publishing. If you have any queries please contact: [email protected]

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ISPCC Digital Ready Hub The ISPCC Digital Ready Hub is your destination for trusted information on how you can support children and young people to have positive experiences online. We [...]

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This is an overview of the services that the ISPCC provide to young people, parents/guardians and those involved with young people

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Providing support and learning to young people and the important adults in their lives.

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Get Support | Jigsaw National Centre for Youth Mental Health

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Jigsaw provides effective mental health support and advice for 12 - 25 year-olds, with online and in-person options available.

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Sign posting of various supports for young people.

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HeadsUp Clare provides the facts about the mental health services in your area, lets you hear about other young people's experiences, and helps you to connect to get the help and support you need!

Would you like to share your experiences with us?

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Find Mental Health Counselling | Heads Up Clare | Get Help

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Mental Health Counselling for depression, anxiety, suicide, bullying, addiction, stress, sexuality are issues young people deal with daily. Get Help.

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National Youth Organisation. Empowering people to make change. By Young People. For Young People

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SpunOut.ie is Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for young people.

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Provides support for young people who experience loss through death or separation.

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Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can call to refer their child. Our staff will talk to you about the service and, if appropriate, book you in for an appointment. If you are not eligible for the service, our staff will give you information on alternative services.

In the first session, the parent(s) meet with a support worker. Subsequently, the child is met on an individual basis, although they are always accompanied to the service by a parent/guardian who waits in a separate room. On average children attend 6 to 8 sessions, although this varies depending on the individual needs of the child.

Children are given the option to allow their parent(s)/guardian(s) to participate at the end of each session.

Children's expression of emotion is facilitated in ways appropriate to their development stage and wishes through creative play, talking and listening. Children are invited back for a follow up session 3-4 months after the final session.

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Parent(s)/Guardian(s) can call to refer their child. Our staff will talk to you about the service and, if appropriate, book you in for an appointment. If you are not eligible for the service, our staff will give you information on alternative services. In the first session, the parent(s) meet with a support worker.

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A group of fully-trained volunteers providing confidential emotional support to individuals, families and communities throughout Co. Clare, who are grieving the loss of someone they loved through suicide. We befriend, listen, support and care – providing a service that is free of charge.

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How We Can Help

One-to-One Befriending

The listening support and caring understanding of a trained Volunteer is just a phone call away - ready to listen with empathy and understanding.
All you need do is pick up the phone.

1 Call or text us at any time, on 086 056 5373 or 087 369 8315

2 Within 24 hours one of our Coordinators will contact you and discuss support for you.

3 You will meet with a Volunteer either at our Centre, in your home, or anywhere that is convenient for you.

Family Support

A suicide within a family is an intensely tragic experience - and family members will react differently. Talking about what has happened within the family is not always easy, as each person is hurting in their own way and perhaps needs to process the pain of the suicide differently, and at their own pace. There is no time frame for grief. The important thing is that each family member feels secure enough to react to and deal with their feelings in an environment which feels safe and in which they are understood. We facilitate the bereaved in a safe environment to give expression to the profoundly painful feelings associated with their loss and grief.

8-Week Healing Programme

This is an 8-week series of meetings to facilitate peer support for people bereaved by suicide. The aims of the programme are to:

Help people find support and healing in a caring, safe and confidential environment.

Provide an opportunity to meet with others who have also experienced loss through suicide.

Facilitate, listen, share information and provide help

Monthly Support Group

Each month we hold a specific support meeting at our Centre.

This is an opportunity for the bereaved to support each other in their loss and grief.

The meetings take place on the LAST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH, at 7.30pm, and no appointment is necessary.

For more details, please call us on 086 056 5373 or 087 369 8315

Support for Children and Young People

Every year we support children and young people who have been bereaved by suicide by providing a safe, caring and confidential opportunity to talk through your grief... read more

Continuity of Care

Emotions associated with loss and grief can return unexpectedly and be overwhelming. Support is available for as long as a person chooses. You can engage with us at your own pace, as and when you choose. People can reconnect with us at any time, such as anniversaries, graduations, or a similar loss in the community. Where possible, people reconnect with the same volunteer befriender.

We are here also to advise on practical matters, including how to cope with an inquest.

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support Outreach

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support has a policy of collaboration, co-operation and liaison with other voluntary and statutory bodies working in suicide prevention, suicide bereavement support and the promotion of positive mental health. We collaborates with other groups, organisations and agencies within the community.
Other Supports

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support produces information leaflets and associated literature for people and communities bereaved by suicide. These are distributed widely and are available at the Centre.

We provide the bereaved with information on health services available in Clare.

We provide support following other traumatic events should our presence be requested. (E.g. Support for bereaved leading to, during and after inquests.)

Care and Compassion

A caring compassionate response is at the heart of our supportive relationships with the bereaved. Listening with understanding, communicating with kindness, empathy and respect is how we practice. These are the core values that underpin all of what we do.

Communication

Whether it's one-to-one or as part of a group - we believe that talking, sharing and listening supports people who are bereaved.

Safe and Non-Judgemental

We provide an environment free from judgement and always confidential, where the different emotions you experience can be expressed safely.

Confidentiality

Trust is a huge part of any grief support. To build and protect this trust, confidentiality is key: Whatever you say or do, during any of our support sessions, will stay between you and your befriender. Our priority is always your wellbeing. We work within Children First (2015) legislation.

Clare Suicide Bereavement Support

Providing Help and Support for people bereaved by suicide
Registered Charity No: 20053819 | Charity No: 15522 GET IN TOUCH

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How We Help - Clare Suicide Bereavement Support

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The listening support and caring understanding of a trained Volunteer is just a phone call away - ready to listen with empathy and understanding. All you need do is pick up the phone. 1 Call or text us at any time, on 086 056 5373 or 087 369 8315 2 Within 24 hours one of our Coordinators will contact you and discuss support for you.

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Offering support to women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

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Clare Haven Services - supporting women and children experiencing domestic abuse

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Working to ensure children stay safe

Clare Haven Services provides childcare facilities for children staying at the refuge. Children generally enjoy their time at the refuge. There are always other children around to play with and they feel safe. The childcare team will regularly open the well-equipped playroom and provide structured play sessions each morning and afternoon. The refuge has a large garden with a playground area for children. The childcare team are committed to working with children, helping them to come to terms with their experiences of abuse.

Counselling sessions

Clare Haven Services provides a limited number of counselling sessions through the medium of art and play for children affected by domestic violence. Early intervention with children who are vulnerable or at risk from domestic abuse may prevent serious harm from happening to them at a later stage.

Through counselling we can support these children to move forward safely.

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Children and Young People's Services - Clare Haven Services

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Working to ensure children stay safe Clare Haven Services provides childcare facilities for children staying at the refuge. Children generally enjoy their time at the refuge. There are always other children around to play with and they feel safe.

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TLC Kidz- Support for Young People who have experienced Domestic Violence

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TLC Kidz- Support for Young People who have experienced Domestic Violence

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The TLC Kidz Project is a community coordinated response for children and mothers in recovery from domestic violence and abuse. The TLC Kidz Project seeks to create a common vision and shared responsibility among services in supporting the recovery of children who have experienced domestic abuse The TLC Kidz Project was established to raise awareness ...

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Individual Support for Parents - Clarecare

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Individual Support for Parents - Clarecare

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Parents are supported individually or as a couple either in their home or Clarecare offices. Support is offered to help build positive child-parent relationships, parents' confidence and to manage the challenges of family life. Interventions are delivered for an average of 9-12 months. Timeframes and frequency of contact take account of the current need, and the complexities of past and current experiences of parents. Individual parenting supports are delivered based on parenting programmes such as Circle of Security, Incredible Years and Parents Plus Programmes.

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Clarecare provides a number of support services within our community whose aim is to improve the lives of individuals and families.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorder amongst the wide community as well as advocating for the right and healthcare need of people affected by eating disorder.

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Bodywhys | The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland

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Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

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Marino Therapy Centre - Live a Life Free from Eating Distress

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Marino Therapy Centre provides a comprehensive, supportive and personal experience for people who require a structured recovery environment.

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Служба терапевтичної підтримки Дитячалінія (Childline). Наша служба терапевтичної підтримки Дитячалінія (CTSS) працює з будь-якою молодою людиною до 18 років. Наші професійні послуги базуються на моделі стійкості та надають дітям, молоді та сім'ям терапевтичну підтримку у важкі або травматичні часи їхнього життя. Метою служби є формування стійкості та покращення навичок подолання проблем молодої людини. Ми можемо зустріти дітей та молодь у місці, де їм найбільш комфортно, це може бути онлайн, у вашому домі, місцевому громадському центрі чи їхній школі. Ми починаємо нашу роботу з оцінки потреб молодої людини, а потім розробляємо особистий план з чіткими цілями, які ми будемо опрацьовувати під час наших щотижневих сесій. Робота може тривати кілька місяців, і ми регулярно спілкуємося з батьками або опікунами молодої людини, щоб обговорити прогрес. Ми часто підтримуємо батьків та/або опікунів, які можуть відчувати труднощі у вихованні дітей. Послуга безкоштовна для всіх бажаючих.

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Child and Family Support Services - ISPCC

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ISPCC provides high quality preventative support services based on evidence which deliver measurable outcomes for children and families.

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The ISPCC operates Teenline, a national active listening service for children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland.

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Our Support Model

We take a stepped care approach to mental health support - you can engage with any or all three of our services:

Counselling Online

Up to 6 free counselling sessions for adults online via instant chat/messaging, video or email

Support Groups Online:

You can attend weekly anonymous, confidential support groups on a wide range of issues

There's a tailored group for everyone - whether you're experiencing anxiety, stress or low mood, family or relationship issues, feeling alone or in need LGBTQ+ mental health support.

Group support online is provided by a member of our team through instant chat/messaging to protect your anonymity and confidentiality and you can come join us for as long as you need.

Support groups for young people as well as parent support groups.

Peer Support Online:

A safe space to gain support or give support to others that is moderated to keep everyone safe.

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Our support model is to take a stepped care approach to mental health support - you can engage with any or all three of our services

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Rainbows Ireland. Support for Bereavement and Parental Separation/Divorce

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Rainbows Ireland. Support for Bereavement and Parental Separation/Divorce

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We are pleased to offer parents and guardians a chance to join us on zoom to learn more about Rainbows

The session aims to tell you about the Rainbows programmes, how they work and how they can support your son/daughter in advance of your son or daughter attending or perhaps they have already attended or you may be thinking about enrolling them . The session will help you make an informed decision.

Rainbows is 35 years in Ireland. We have learnt a lot from children and young people and what their concerns and worries can be. The focus of every session is on children/young people and is not on adult issues. It explores how children of different ages and stages of development can be affected by what has happened, highlighting what is normal and how attending the programme can help.

It is an informal welcoming space to listen - no pressure to speak - questions can be asked at any time.

Many parents and guardians have attended to date and have indicated how helpful it has been.

Feedback from these sessions in 2021-2022 was really positive - we hope to build on our support for parents going forward.

It's great for children to see that they are not alone & there are lots of other children in the same position.

Thank you so much, incredibly valuable and supportive

Absolutely amazing session. Empathy, professionalism from start to finish.

I felt very alone and so drowning in it all. I'm feeling better and know I am not alone. Thank you for everything.

Finding out that my kids behaviour is quite normal

Being able to share and chat with parents going through the separation was v helpful also

Ideas of what to do when kids are emotional or struggling was good to learn

We very much look forward to welcoming you on zoom.

Please boil the kettle, bring your cuppa and log in to meet Anne from Rainbows who will deliver the sessions
Dates for "Introduction for Parents/Guardians to the Rainbows Ireland Separation Programmes" Dates for "Introduction for Parents/Guardians to the Rainbows Ireland Bereavement Programme"

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Rainbows Ireland - Supporting Children with Bereavement and Parental Separation

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We are pleased to offer parents and guardians a chance to join us on zoom to learn more about Rainbows The session aims to tell you about the Rainbows programmes, how they work and how they can support your son/daughter in advance of your son or daughter attending or perhaps they have already attended or you may be thinking about enrolling them .

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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/ Community Substance Misuse Team - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary

Community Substance Misuse Team - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary

Address:
CSMT 2nd Floor, Arthurs Quay House, Limerick V94 XVR0
Limerick
Clare

Phone number:
(061) 318904

Service type

Community/Voluntary

Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?

Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?

Non-residential, outpatient or day service

How is the service funded?

HSE

Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:

Mid Western RDATF

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/ Community Substance Misuse Team - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary

Community Substance Misuse Team - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary

Address:
CSMT 2nd Floor, Arthurs Quay House, Limerick V94 XVR0
Limerick
Clare

Phone number:
(061) 318904

Service type

Community/Voluntary

Is the service a branch of or related to a larger organisation?

Is the service residential or non residential (or both)?

Non-residential, outpatient or day service

How is the service funded?

HSE

Drug and Alcohol Task Force to which this service is linked:

Mid Western RDATF

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Sláinte - HSE Drug & Alcohol Service - Ennis

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Sláinte - HSE Drug & Alcohol Service - Ennis

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* Access to Services is via weekly drop-in screenings in each of the 3 main centres (or an outreach basis).Service users do not need a referral or an appointment; when they present they are screened by an outreach worker or counsellor; with the screening reviewed by the team as to the next step - referral to outreach, counselling or other service

* Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all initial contact should be made via telephone: 065 - 065 6865852; with the drop-in screenings currently being offered via phone contact

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HSE Drug and Alcohol Service (Sláinte) | Find Help

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The Clare Drug and Alcohol Abuse counselling service works with young people aged 14 - 25 in relation to alcohol or drug use.

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Sláinte - HSE Drug & Alcohol Service - Ennis

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* Access to Services is via weekly drop-in screenings in each of the 3 main centres (or an outreach basis).Service users do not need a referral or an appointment; when they present they are screened by an outreach worker or counsellor; with the screening reviewed by the team as to the next step - referral to outreach, counselling or other service

* Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all initial contact should be made via telephone: 065 - 065 6865852; with the drop-in screenings currently being offered via phone contact

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HSE Drug and Alcohol Service (Sláinte) | Find Help

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Anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling of fear or stress.

It's a common feeling that everyone can have at some stage.

What makes one person anxious might not make another person feel the same. You might worry about exams and school, while others do not.

Anxiety can become a problem if it:

gets in the way of your normal day-to-day activities

carries on for more than a couple of weeks

If this is happening, you may have an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders can make you feel nervous a lot of the time. This can last for long periods of time and in different situations.

There are many different types of anxiety disorders. Each has their own symptoms.

They include:

generalised anxiety disorder

social anxiety (social phobia)

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

panic disorder

agoraphobia

specific phobias

hypochondria

Generalised anxiety disorder

People with generalised anxiety disorder find it hard to control their worry.

They can get very anxious about everyday situations at school or at home. There is often no obvious reason for them to worry.
Find out more about generalised anxiety disorder
Social anxiety (social phobia)

Social anxiety is a fear of social situations.

You might avoid meeting new people. You may feel embarrassed or feel that you are being judged.
Find out more about social anxiety
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Obsessive-compulsive disorder often involves 2 things.

You might have:

unwanted thoughts and urges (obsessions)

the need to repeat things (compulsions)

Find out more about obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

PTSD can develop after a major traumatic event.

You might have bad memories or flashbacks. These can cause significant distress. You might also have nightmares.
Find out more about post-traumatic stress disorder
Panic disorder

You may have a panic disorder if you have regular panic attacks. It can be hard to predict when an attack may come.

Some people may develop agoraphobia as a result of the panic attacks.
Find out more about panic disorder
Agoraphobia

Agoraphobia is the anxiety of being in certain places or situations.

You can get it in a place where you feel it will be difficult or embarrassing to escape from.

You might be afraid of having a panic attack that others may see.
Find out more about agoraphobia
Phobias

A phobia is an overwhelming fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. It can be exhausting and difficult to overcome. An example of this might be an extreme fear of spiders or needles.
Find out more about phobias
Hypochondria

Hypochondria is an extreme concern or worry about having a serious illness. You may have a constant worry about your body.
Find out more about hypochondria
Causes of anxiety

Many things can cause anxiety. This includes stressful situations. These could be school exams or family problems.

Sometimes it's a mix of lots of different reasons. The exact cause of anxiety is not always clear.

Symptoms of anxiety

There are many symptoms of anxiety.

You may:

feel irritable, argumentative or always in a bad mood

feel worried all the time that something bad will happen

need to be told all the time that everything will be okay

be upset with mistakes or changes to your routine

feel the need to be perfect

have difficulty concentrating

have a dry mouth or difficulty swallowing

have problems sleeping

get headaches or tense muscles

be restless

have a rapid heart rate

feel sick or have diarrhoea

If you experience more than 1 of these symptoms over a couple of weeks, you may need some extra support. You should also get help if it affects your day-to-day life.

If you feel it's serious

If anxiety begins to take over your life, talk to your GP.

They can refer you to a professional who can treat your anxiety.

Many different forms of therapy are used to successfully treat anxiety. This includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).

CBT helps people to learn about their anxiety. Through this process, they can learn to manage it.
Find out more about talking therapies
Advice for parents

If you have concerns that your child is feeling anxious, there are things you can do to help.

Talk to them

If they are willing to talk about their fears and anxieties:

listen carefully and respectfully

accept their fears

do not dismiss or ignore them

let them know you're there to support them

Ask about their feelings

If they are experiencing a strong emotion, such as anger or fear:

ask them about it

listen to them

do not dismiss their emotions

show concern for their feelings

You could help them to trace the emotion to where it began. This might help to reduce the overwhelming nature of their feelings.

Problem solving

Problem solving does not mean you should solve the problem for them. Instead, help them break down the problem into smaller pieces.

Help them find possible solutions. Let them think about which one they should try.

Encourage them by reminding them of previous times when they've dealt well with problems.

You should try and:

focus on the positive

stay calm

Young people can get lost in their negative thoughts and self-criticism. Try to help them focus on their positive qualities.

Be a good role model

Lead by example. When you think about your son or daughter's wellbeing, think about your own too. Look after your own mental health as well.

If you're anxious, your son or daughter is likely to pick up on your anxiety. They may experience an increase in their own anxiety.

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