HSE expands substance misuse support in Waterford
The HSE provides a comprehensive suite of free, confidential services for individuals and families affected by substance misuse in Waterford. These initiatives include collaborative efforts with local agencies to deliver trauma-informed care and community safety programmes.
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Waterford offers a wide range of free and confidential substance misuse services designed to support anyone affected by problematic drug or alcohol use. These services are accessible at any stage of addiction, aiming to promote recovery and enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families.
Operating through an inter-agency, care and case management approach, the HSE Substance Misuse Team ensures that the complex needs of service users are met effectively. Key partners include the South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which coordinates efforts between statutory bodies, local authorities, and community groups to foster a health-led, community-based response to substance misuse.
Additionally, the HSE collaborates with An Garda Síochána under the Drug Related Intimidation and Violence Engagement (DRIVE) network, delivering trauma-informed support to those impacted by drug-related intimidation and violence. The Waterford Substance Misuse team comprises GPs, nursing staff, counsellors, outreach workers, and education officers who work closely with primary care providers and pharmacies to offer a patient-centred service.
Individuals seeking assistance can contact the Waterford Substance Misuse Team directly at (051) 848 658. Self-referrals are welcomed alongside those made by healthcare professionals. Resources are also available online at www.Drugs.ie in multiple languages. For confidential support, the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is accessible on (1800) 459 459 from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, or via email at [email protected], with options to request call-backs.
Operating through an inter-agency, care and case management approach, the HSE Substance Misuse Team ensures that the complex needs of service users are met effectively. Key partners include the South East Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, which coordinates efforts between statutory bodies, local authorities, and community groups to foster a health-led, community-based response to substance misuse.
Additionally, the HSE collaborates with An Garda Síochána under the Drug Related Intimidation and Violence Engagement (DRIVE) network, delivering trauma-informed support to those impacted by drug-related intimidation and violence. The Waterford Substance Misuse team comprises GPs, nursing staff, counsellors, outreach workers, and education officers who work closely with primary care providers and pharmacies to offer a patient-centred service.
Individuals seeking assistance can contact the Waterford Substance Misuse Team directly at (051) 848 658. Self-referrals are welcomed alongside those made by healthcare professionals. Resources are also available online at www.Drugs.ie in multiple languages. For confidential support, the HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline is accessible on (1800) 459 459 from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, or via email at [email protected], with options to request call-backs.
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