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: Financial Administrator
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.
Contact: Maria Powers
Address:
Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force
Unit 6
Galway Technology Park
Parkmore
Galway
087 6955557
maria.powers@wrdatf.ie
Telephone: 087 6955557
Email: maria.powers@wrdatf.ie
The role of the family support worker is to provide a safe and non-judgemental space to receive support around a family member’s alcohol or drug misuse. The service is based out of Tacú family resource centre in Ballinrobe but provides outreach to Castlebar, Westport and Claremorris.
One to one support: 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 and CRAFT. 5-Step is a programme working with the stress and strain substance misuse has on a family member. CRAFT is a family programme developing skills such as communication and problem solving.
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: Mags Dillon
Address:
Tacú Family Resource Centre, Credit Union House, Main St, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo
Mobile: 087 3352831
Email: mags.dillon@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
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
Pat is the Community Liaison Worker for Mayo and North Roscommon.
The key elements of the Community Liaison Worker role are to:
Contact: Patrick Conway
Address:
South West Mayo Development Company
Balla
Co. Mayo
Telephone: 087 7400011
Email: pat.conway@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: 086 7274888
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:
Galway Simon Community
18 Tuam Road Centre
Tuam Road
Galway
Telephone: 087 4168582
Email: patricia.mullins@wrdatf.ie