Role: Independent Chairperson
Address:
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Unit 6
Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
Telephone: 091 480056
Role: Coordinator
Address:
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Unit 6
Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
Telephone: 091 48 00 44
Email: micheal.durcan2@hse.ie
Role: Project Development Worker
Address:
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Unit 6
Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
Telephone: 091 48 00 53
Email: orla.walshe@wrdatf.ie
Role: Staff Officer
Address:
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Unit 6
Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
Telephone: 091 48 00 44
Email: gary.kyne@wrdatf.ie
Maria Powers provides support to those negatively affected by a family member’s or loved one’s drug or alcohol abuse. This service offers the opportunity to discuss the needs of the person and family affected, to receive relevant information on alcohol and drug topics, to avail of tailored one-to-one interventions and referrals to other services. Maria works at various locations throughout Galway city and county. As well as working directly with family members, Maria also provides information to agencies working with families who may be affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use and strives to raise awareness of the potential harmful impacts on families.
Maria Powers offers support to family members who are negatively impacted by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse in Galway City. Carol is based in ARD Family Resource Centre in Doughiska but also provides an outreach service to several locations within the city. There are a number of support options available:
Online Support: There are various groups, sessions and trainings available online throughout the year. To see what’s on offer, please go to www.wrdatf.ie.
One to one support: Provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you are listened to and supported. The family support worker will help you identify and work with your needs, goals and strengths.
Information: Give relevant information on drugs, alcohol, and the effects substance misuse has on individuals and the family.
Evidenced based support programmes: The provision of family support programmes such as 5-Step, CRAFT and NVR.
Referral options: Provide sign posting to further services based on needs.
Respite and wellness options: Planned events for family members.
Self-care: Promote physical, mental and social health and well-being.
Contact: Maria Powers
Address:
ARD Family Resource Centre,
Ardaun,
55 Doughiska Rd,
Galway
087 6955557
maria.powers@wrdatf.ie
Telephone: 087 6955557
Email: maria.powers@wrdatf.ie
Robert Dervin offers support to family members who are negatively impacted by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse in Galway City. Robert is based in ARD Family Resource Centre in Doughiska but also provides an outreach service to several locations within the city. There are a number of support options available:
Online Support: There are various groups, sessions and trainings available online throughout the year. To see what’s on offer, please go to www.wrdatf.ie.
One to one support: Provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you are listened to and supported. The family support worker will help you identify and work with your needs, goals and strengths.
Information: Give relevant information on drugs, alcohol, and the effects substance misuse has on individuals and the family.
Evidenced based support programmes: The provision of family support programmes such as 5-Step, CRAFT and NVR.
Referral options: Provide sign posting to further services based on needs.
Respite and wellness options: Planned events for family members.
Self-care: Promote physical, mental and social health and well-being.
Contact: Robert Dervin
Address:
ARD Family Resource Centre,
Ardaun,
55 Doughiska Rd,
Galway
Mobile: 087 1465956
Email: robert.dervin@wrdatf.ie
Bernie Avdic offers support to family members who are negatively impacted by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse in Mayo. Aisling is based in the Tacu Resource Centre in Ballinrobe but also provides an outreach service to several locations within the county. There are a number of support options available:
Online Support: There are various groups, sessions and trainings available online throughout the year. To see what’s on offer, please go to www.wrdatf.ie.
One to one support: Provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you are listened to and supported. The family support worker will help you identify and work with your needs, goals and strengths.
Information: Give relevant information on drugs, alcohol, and the effects substance misuse has on individuals and the family.
Evidenced based support programmes: The provision of family support programmes such as 5-Step, CRAFT and NVR.
Referral options: Provide sign posting to further services based on needs.
Respite and wellness options: Planned events for family members.
Self-care: Promote physical, mental and social health and well-being.
Contact: Bernie Avdic
Address:
Maple Youth Centre C/O Tacú Family Resource Centre,
Bowgate Street,
Ballinrobe,
Co. Mayo.
Telephone: 087- 335 2831
Email: bernie.avdic@wrdatf.ie
Roscommon Drug and Alcohol Family Support Worker.
Noreen Burke offers support to family members impacted by a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse. Noreen is based in South Roscommon Family Resource Centre, a service of Vita House, and Boyle Family Resource Centre. Noreen will also provide an outreach service to other locations within the county, as necessary.
There are support options available:
Online Support: There are various groups, sessions, and trainings available online throughout the year. To see what is on offer, please go to www.wrdatf.ie
One to one support: Provide a safe and non-judgemental space where you are listened to and supported. The family support worker will help you identify and work with your needs, goals, and strengths.
Information: Give relevant information on drugs, alcohol, and the effects substance misuse has on individuals and the family.
Evidenced based support programmes: The provision of family support programmes such as 5-Step, CRAFT and NVR.
Referral options: Provide sign posting to further services, based on needs.
Respite and wellness options: Planned events for family members.
Self-care: Promote physical, mental, social health and well-being.
Mobile: 087 471 0488
Email: noreen.burke@wrdtaf.ie
Contact: Noreen Burke
Address:
South Roscommon Family Resource Centre
17 Castle View,
Castle Street,
Roscommon
F42 N971
Boyle Family Resource Centre
Knocknashee,
Boyle,
Roscommon
F52 H674
Telephone: 087 4710488
Mobile: 087 4710488
Email: noreen.burke@wrdatf.ie
Emmet is the Community Liaison Worker for East County Galway and South Roscommon
The key elements of the Community Liaison Worker role are to:
Contact: Emmet Major
Address:
Youthreach
Airglooney
Tuam
Co. Galway
Telephone: 087 6629953
Email: emmet.major@wrdatf.ie
Develop community and inter-agency projects that target local drug and alcohol related problems.
Raise awareness of substance misuse issues generally and also amongst agencies and community organisations.
Co-ordinate responses to regional developments
Develop supports for those experiencing difficulties due to drug or alcohol use.
Implement and support policy development in statutory, community and voluntary organisations.
Signpost relevant services and supports in the area
Contact: Mags Dillon
Address:
Main Street, Balla, Co. Mayo
Mobile: 086 0129897
Email: mags.dillon@wrdatf.ie
Liam is the Community Liaison Worker for Galway City and Connemara
The key elements of the Community Liaison Worker role are to:
Contact: Liam O' Loughlin
Address:
GRETB
Mervue Training Centre
Galway City
Telephone: 087 6217728
Email: liam.oloughlin@wrdatf.ie
Gillian supports the delivery of drug education in counties Mayo and Roscommon. She offers the design and delivery of specific needs based training, professional upskilling and capacity building, parent education, community seminars and information sessions and the facilitation of high-risk groups.
Contact: Gillian Conway
Address:
Balla
Co. Mayo
Telephone: 086 7814779
Email: gillian.conway@wrdatf.ie
Neil's role is to:
Contact: Neil Wilson
Address:
Ozanam House
St. Augustine Street
Galway
Telephone: 087 6650947
Email: neil.wilson@wrdatf.ie
Trish is the Substance Misuse Counsellor for People who are Homeless and is based in Galway City. Key elements of the role are:
Contact: Patricia Mullins
Address:
11 Sean Mulvoy Centre,
Sean Mulvoy Road,
Galway,
H91 EAY0
Telephone: 091 381828
Email: patricia.mullins@wrdatf.ie