Clondalkin Tus Nua
In 1997, Soutwest Clondalkin, like communities everywhere, was experiencing an increase in drug misuse. A community response was initiated by local parents who, with the help of other interested groups and statutory agencies mobilized to form the Clondalkin Tus Nua formally known as B.Y.F.S.G. With funding from the Clondalkin Drugs Task Force and the Eastern Health Board a contact centre was opened in September 1999.
Our Management Committee comprises of representatives from:
• The Health Service Executive
• Clondalkin Drug Task Force
• Local Community Projects
• Community Reps
• South Dublin County Council
AIMS OF CLONDALKIN TUS NUA LTD COMMUNITY DRUG TEAM
**SUPPORT FOR DRUG USERS**
• One to one addiction support sessions
• 2 x daily drop in
• Group activities
• Intervention on drug use
• Health promotion
• Access to prison links worker
• Counselling
• Complimentary therapies
• Aftercare
• Rehabilitation programme
• Street based harm reduction service
• Outreach service
• A.A meetings Tuesday & Wednesday 8pm – 10pm
• N.A meetings Monday 8pm – 9pm
**SUPPORT FOR PARENTS, CARERS, PARTNERS & SIBLINGS**
• One to one support sessions
• Drug awareness information/ education
• Complimentary therapies
• Family support
• Counselling
**SERVICES FOR HOMELESS**
• Homeless drop in mon –fri 9am -9.30am
• Hot food
• Shower facilities
• Clothes washing facilities
• One to one key working facilities
• Distribution of homeless packs
Our services are carried out in a SAFE and NON-JUDGEMENTAL environment.
THE TEAM
The centres team is sponsored by the DSP and includes:
Project Manager
2 Addiction Support Workers
1 Family Support Worker
1 Outreach Worker
A C.E Supervisor, supported by Assistant supervisor
A team of dedicated personnel and voluntary support from the community