Services
With a dedicated team of 45 Staff and Volunteers working closely with the community of Dublin North Inner City, we are committed to forging a path towards recovery, stabilisation and empowerment.
Through our integrated approach, we leverage collaboration with statutory, community and voluntary partners and employ individualised care plans to meet the unique needs of every person we serve.
Here you will find a complete guide to the services we offer, designed to support you or a loved one on a journey towards recovery.
Referrals
To accommodate our expanding service we have developed a centralised referrals process to ensure potential service users are directed to the most appropriate team in Chrysalis. To make this process as easy as possible we kindly request that you provide us with as much information as possible at this stage.
Once the referral has been received a member of the team will contact the service user directly to arrange the next step in the process. Usually this will be arranging an assessment, however if the service user is not suited to our service we will ensure an appropriate service is identified and a referral made with the consent of the individual.
To qualify for Chrysalis services, potential clients must meet the following requirements:
- Must be over 18
- Must meet our catchment area criteria; must have a link or connection with the Dublin North Inner City area – Dublin 1 & Dublin 7.
- Must be experiencing or have experienced substance misuse, either directly or indirectly.
If you would like to avail of our service please download the form below and email it to
Or call a member of our team on – 083-0926015
Assessments are carried out within 1-2 weeks for all clients contacting the service.
CHRYSALIS SERVICE PROVISION
Assessments
After an initial referral to the service, Chrysalis will offer an initial and comprehensive assessment; this be followed at a later stage by a comprehensive assessment.
The aim of the assessment tools is to determine the seriousness and urgency of a service user’s issues and to identify the most suitable supports for that person.
After the assessment the service user will be allocated to the appropriate keyworker/case manager or counsellor – or redirected to a more suitable
service.
Keyworking
Keyworking is a process addressing defined practical issues as identified by the service user.
The keyworker provides guidance and support, develops a care plan and
assist the service user in accessing the correct resources to achieve his/her objectives.
Keyworking tend to be short-term addressing 1 or 2 presenting issues.
Case Management
Case Management is offered to any service user with complex and multi-faceted needs.
Case Management is medium to long-term; it is the process of coordinating the care of a Service User through a shared care plan and addressing potential blocks and barriers in a collaborative approach with other practitioners.
After identifying the needs, a unique care plan will be develop setting up realistic and achievable goals in areas such as addiction, physical and mental health, homelessness, employment and training etc.
Community Detox Support
Community Detox supports service users to reduce or cease their use of benzodiazepines or methadone within their community.
It is very helpful as an alternative for people who can not or will not go into a residential detoxification programme.
A keyworker/case manager and a GP will work together to support the service user for the duration of their community detox.
Family Support Service
Are you affected by someone else’s drug/alcohol use?
Chrysalis engage with families and family members affected by substance use.
Our aim is to bring families out of isolation, improve family relations, reduce the levels of anxiety and stress, and address the trauma experienced as a result of the loved one’s drug/alcohol use.
We believe that when a family is impacted by substance use, the whole family can benefit from support. We can assist the family in learning about addiction to make more informed decisions and respond more effectively to addiction and early recovery. We will help the
family to identify the appropriate coping skills and develop a robust plan to support change.
Services provided by our family support service include:
- Advice and Information
- 1-to-1 support
- 1-to-1 counselling
- 1-to-1 crisis intervention
- Link to the DRIVE (Drug Related Intimidation and Violence Engagement) Project
- Signposting/Referrals to other agencies
The services are offered in person or remotely, and are free of charge.
Counselling
Chrysalis offers a free counselling service to our service users.
Counselling provides service users with professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.
It supports client’s effectiveness and their ability to cope, and it promotes their decision-making process.
We offer both addiction and generic counselling services and can offer whichever is most suitable for each service user.
Groupwork
Dual diagnosis is the simultaneous existence of substance use and mental health issues. During the initial stage of assessment, our team will screen and assess the existence of mental health issues and substance use. We ensure an integrated care pathway through our core service provision of Case Management. This enables and brings together all the aspects of a participant’s needs, working collaboratively with mental health teams and psychiatric services.
At Chrysalis, we offer a Dual Diagnosis group. This group supports participants who experience dual diagnosis. The group is designed on the empirical evidence-based model of Seeking Safety by Lisa M. Najavits. Our staff are trained and experienced in implementing this model of care, and it is our priority to ensure safety for participants alongside progression. During the group we will explore topics such as:
The group also uses interactive group activities. On completion of the 12 weeks, they will receive a certificate of completion and enjoy a small graduation with their group. This group takes place weekly with several cycles running throughout the year.
Crack Cocaine Group Overview
At Chrysalis we run several support groups, one being the Crack Cocaine, contingency management group. This group is aimed at individuals who have history of or are actively using crack cocaine.
We run several groups throughout the year in many different locations.
The group is a 10-week group that explores many different areas of crack cocaine addiction and providing coping strategies and education around the effects of crack cocaine on an individual.
The approach we use within the group is the resonance factor. It provides individuals with the skills to explore their relationship with crack cocaine and the impacts it is having on their lives.
The group explores several topics such as; understanding crack cocaine, the wheel of change, reflective work and practical skills.
The aim of the group is to support individuals to make positive changes in their lives by providing them with the skills and knowledge to do so.
