In 2023, Arklow Springboard Family Centre in collaboration with the East Coast Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force, launched its Youth Drugs and Alcohol Diversion Project. The project offers support to young people under the age of 18 years involved in drug and/or alcohol misuse.

It also offers support to family members impacted by the young person’s issues. The service compliments existing support provision to young people and their families. This is a welcoming and non-clinical environment where therapeutic support interventions will be offered in a confidential and non-judgemental manner.

Supports include

• Alcohol/drug use.
• Impact of substance use on family members or others.
• Harm reduction.
• Family relationship building.
• Personal development and empowerment.
• Advocacy in relation to the above.

This service is free of charge* and is open to residents of Arklow and the surrounding areas of South County Wicklow including Avoca, Aughrim, Tinahely, Carnew and Shillelagh.

*While this valuable service is free of charge, a commitment to attend all pre-arranged appointments and activities is essential.

A family can self-refer to the service or request that another professional service to make the referral such as GP, school, Youth service, JLO, Tusla, Health Nurse, Community Gardai.

For enquires, information or referral:
Arklow Springboard Family Centre

Phone: (0402)24828
27 Ferrybank, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Y14 HO25

Email: arklowspringboard@docharity.ie
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

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