About Us
Donore Community Drug and Alcohol Team are a Dublin based charity working with
the community of Donore Avenue and the surrounding areas of the south inner city.
We assist all those affacted by addiction problems, to promote healthy wellbeing and
to improve the quality of life for anyone who avails of our services.
What We Do
The approach is non-judgemental and supportive
which ensures that clients can avail of a truly responsive service. Founded over 20 years ago, DCD&AT has established a trusted reputation based on positive
track record of advocacy and in assisting and caring
for its clients.
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The service is currently delivered from a purpose built premisies at the Donore Youth & Community Centre. Within this facility, the team has been able to provide
a range of services including a low threshold drop-in facility, referrals, advice, case management, key working and family support. Additionally, daily programmes are delivered which include acupuncture, yoga, creative writing and art therapy. The building facilities enables clients to avail of hot meals and shower facilities.
Our Team
Our team consists of a manager, one full-time and one part-time, project workers and a part-time counsellor, as well as a part-time administrator.
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The organisation currently has a Community Employment worker seconded to us from an outside agency.
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We also get great support from our trusted volunteers, with many hours given freely.
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Manager
Fearghal Connolly
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Counsellor
Keith Brennan
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Community Drug & Alcohol Worker (Key Workers)
Thomas Cumberton
Kelly McCreesh
Kieran McDonnell
Support Worker
Ann Salmon
What We Do
The approach is non-judgemental and supportive
which ensures that clients can avail of a truly responsive service. Founded over 20 years ago, DCD&AT has established a trusted reputation based on positive track record of advocacy and in assisting and caring for its clients.
​
The service is currently delivered from a purpose built premisies at the Donore Youth & Community Centre. Within this facility, the team has been able to provide a range of services including a low threshold drop-in facility, referrals, advice, case management, key working and family support. Additionally, daily programmes are delivered which include acupuncture, yoga, creative writing and art therapy. The building facilities enables clients to avail of hot meals and shower facilities.
Our Team
Our team consists of a manager, one full-time and one part-time, project workers and a part-time counsellor, as well as a part-time administrator.
​
The organisation currently has a Community Employment worker seconded to us from an outside agency.
​
We also get great support from our trusted volunteers, with many hours given freely.
​
Manager
Fearghal Connolly
​
Counsellor
Keith Brennan
​
Community Drug & Alcohol Worker (Key Workers)
Thomas Cumberton
Kelly McCreesh
Kieran McDonnell
Support Worker
Ann Salmon
Our Goals
We focus on the following key areas:
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Young poly substance users
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Family support service
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Key working and case management
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Specific service expansion
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Service user consultation​
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Quality compliance
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Health promotion
Strategy Plan
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