MQI DATS Drug & Alcohol Service , Family Support Service and Rehab & Aftercare Service

Additional Service Information

Referral Process

• Self-referral
• GP referral
• Other healthcare/socialcare provider

Service Description

MQI DATS Project
Complementing and enhancing the
statutory, community and voluntary services
currently operating in the Midlands, MQI
DATS project delivers a community-based
drug and alcohol prevention and treatment
support service to those over 18 years and
families.
This service also offers a specific
rehabilitation & aftercare service and a
family support/family support specialist
service to families/concerned persons for
those living in counties Longford,
Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.

List of Services Available

Drug and Alcohol Support Worker
*Outreach-based crisis support service
*Mobile harm reduction, needle & syringe exchange programme to include safer injecting practices
*Information, education and advocacy
supports.
*Motivational Interviewing (MI)
*Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
*Mindfulness based techniques
*Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA)
*Community Reinforcement Approach Family Therapy (CRAFT) *Assessment and direct referral to rehab & aftercare support service
Family Support Service
*Build boundaries.
*Practice self-care.
*Increase their knowledge of drug and alcohol use.
*Become informed on supports available to their loved ones.
*Gain an understanding on how addiction can affect people.
*Develop coping mechanisms and how to respond to a loved one’s addiction.
*Work on communication skills.
Rehab & Aftercare Support
*relapse prevention
• support structures
• strengths exploration
* relaxation techniques
• mindfulness
• information seminars

Wheelchair Access

Yes