Project Worker Support
Every suitable client referred to the Cavan\ Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service will have an initial assessment with a project worker. This is an informal, meeting that investigates the full extent of the issues affecting the client and how CDA Trust LTD can best help to them. An assessment form will be completed by the project worker and the client may be asked to undergo a drugs test (either instant urine screen or oral swab). After this initial assessment, each client will have regular appointments with their project worker to discuss ongoing issues and access support.
Counseling
During the course of your involvement with The Cavan\Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service it may become apparent that you would benefit from some form of counseling.
If this is the case you will be given an initial appointment with one of our fully accredited counselors. Group CBT/counseling sessions are also offered according to demand.
Family Support
We recognize that families are often excluded from the recovery process. To address this CDA Trust LTD helps to facilitate the Strenghtening Families Programme in Cavan and Monaghan. We also offer dedicated family support counseling sessions, and more recently CRAFT support.
Alternative Therapies
Clients may also benefit from our range of alternative therapies. The availability of these therapies is variable according to funding. Ask the Project Coordinator for further details.
Drugs Education
The Cavan\Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service also has a limited budget to provide drugs education sessions for interested community groups. We offer a 1 Day Basic Drugs Awareness training for professionals/volunteers working in the area as well as several other training packages.
We have facilitated sessions for many different schools and colleges, the Gardai Youth Diversionary Scheme, Cavan Youthreach, youth clubs, Cavan VEC and the Probation Service. These sessions are provided free of charge and according to demand. For more information please contact the Project Coordinator.
Activity Programmes
The Cavan\ Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service endeavors to offer a range of activity programs. We are currently offering organic gardening workshops. Past initiatives have included computer workshops, personal development and literacy/numeracy courses.The organic Gardening project is part funded by the Department of Social Protection and currently offers a FETAC Level 3 in Horticulture. Transport from Cavan is provided.
Deis Nua Community Employment Scheme
The Cavan/Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service hosts the Deis Nua community employment scheme. Deis Nua is a recovery and reintergration based scheme. It offers education in partnership with Cavan ETB, Individual and group counselling and key work support.
EMAIL: deisnua@cdatrust.ie
GP Support Scheme/ Methadone Clinic
The Cavan\Monaghan Drug and Alcohol Service recognizes that many GP’s in the Cavan/Monaghan region are concerned at the growing drug problem and the low availability of methadone treatment. Often it is difficult to offer all the supports necessary to this client group through a normal GP surgery. In order to address this CDA Trust LTD has a GP support scheme where our project workers will liaise with community GPs and provide advice on specific cases.
We also host a methadone clinic through our premises in Cavan, providing administration support to the GP and advice and support to clients. GP’s interested in this scheme or seeking to refer clients for treatment should contact the Project Coordinator or fill out the relevant referral form.
Information and Advice
CDA Trust LTD also provides information and advice to individuals, families, professionals and the wider community. This can be accessed both on an informal ‘drop in’ basis or over the phone.
