The Mid-West Community Detox Programme was developed to assist people wishing to access safer outpatient detoxification from benzodiazepines and/ or methadone. The process is defined in protocols developed by an expert group which identifies specific roles for GP’s, key workers and brokers. It is available to anyone who lives in the Mid-West (Limerick City and County, North Tipperary and County Clare).

Funded by the Mid-West Regional Drugs and Alcohol Forum, the programme was established in June 2012. It is run in partnership with clients’ GPs, a support worker and community-based partner agencies.

NOVAS staff provide emotional and practical support to clients, and concerns regarding relapse and overdose are addressed through an individual care plan. The programme is designed to support people in their own community.
NOVAS’ detox team support clients to access their GP. The team support the GP to provide a slow detox, with better long-term outcomes for clients.

We are available to provide tailored one-to-one support in the area of mental health, substance abuse, overdose prevention, violence, self-harm, suicidality and sexual and emotional trauma.

The Community Detox Service accepts self-referrals and referrals from external agencies. For further information on the service or to make a referral contact:

Deputy Manger
Kerry McNamara
E:kerry.mcnamara@novas.ie
T: 083 123 2378