Non-Residential Day Programme
This programme is delivered in two distinct phases the Initial Programme and the Recovery Programme. The Saoirse Initial programme is based on a harm reduction philosophy.The Saoirse Recovery Programme is based on the abstinence model.
The integration of harm reduction and abstinence-based substance abuse treatment is more powerful than either model separately.The ultimate abstinence goal provides more room for the more abstract harm reduction work to occur. The accepting atmosphere of harm reduction with the addition of the clarity of the goals of abstinence promotes client retention better than either philosophy separately. The implications of this integration are that harm reduction can be more accepted and powerful in the overall treatment model and in the overall successes for clients in achieving abstinence.
Saoirse Initial Treatment Programme
The Saoirse Initial Programme is a programme based on the principles of Harm Reduction that is described as a concept aiming to prevent or reduce negative health consequences associated with certain behaviors (WHO 2003).
The programme is based on Harm Reduction.
The programme includes presentations on relevant topics and group discussion. The programme is delivered by qualified counsellors in an integrative way.
Admission to the programme would be through appropriate referrals or directly from other services or self referred.
Saoirse Recovery Programme
The Saoirse Recovery Programme is an abstinence based programme and clients access this programme as a continuum from the Initial treatment Programme in Saoirse.
The programme is based on total abstinence from all mood altering substances.
The programme includes meditation, group lectures and group therapy and is delivered by qualified counsellors in an integrative way.
Supporting Families - Talk to us Today
Empirically it is evident that the family members of those that abuse substances require and benefit from a high level of support and access to counselling to facilitate their own recovery.
Saoirse Addiction Treatment Center provides a therapeutic family programme facilitated by qualified counsellors, for a period of up to 10 weeks. This programme is followed by a family aftercare programme.