What is The DARA Project?

The DARA Project is a drug/alcohol free day programme for people in recovery from substance misuse. Our programme also operates as a specialized CE scheme for people wanting to turn their lives around from addiction with an aim to return to employment.

We provide a range of supports to people who have become drug free. We empower each person to reach their full potential. We believe that recovery from addiction is possible for all who seek it. We aim to support, empower and equip each person to live a drug free life. We endeavour to help all our participants become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well, and spiritually alive.

Our structured day programme requires a commitment from each person to engage in their own personal recovery from addiction. It also involves a commitment to participating & contributing to all the activities within programme.

A new participant must be able to give a commitment to attending each day. Our programme schedule is Monday to Friday, from 9.30am – 1.30pm.

 

Sample of our current Recovery Day Programme

Mon

9.30am – 13.30pm

Tue

9.30am – 13.30pm

Wed

9.30am – 13.30pm

Thur

9.30am – 13.30pm

Fri

9.30am – 13.00pm

Daily Recovery
Reflection &
Discussion

How am I?
Numbers 1-10

Therapeutic
Check in Group

QQI
Accredited
Training Course
Group Activity

Group Cycles,
Walks,
Days Out,
Meal Together,
Candle Making,
Health &
Fitness

QQI
Accredited
Training Course
Seeking Safety /
Relapse
Prevention
Workshops

Breakfast
Morning

Therapeutic
Weekend
Planner Group

Break

11am

Break

11am

Break

11am

Break

11am

Break

11am

Therapeutic
Check in Group
QQI
Accredited
Training Course
Group Activity QQI
Accredited
Training Course
Therapeutic
Weekend
Planner Group

Project
Clean up

  • Structured Day Programme – (Athy & Kildare Town)
  • Randomized Drug & Alcohol Testing
  • Group Therapy
  • 121 Keyworking
  • Therapeutic Group Cycles & Walks
  • Training & Education QQI
  • Life Skills Development
  • Relapse Prevention Workshops
  • Reflection & Reviews
  • Addiction Treatment Services
  • Addiction Counsellors
  • Community Services
  • GPs
  • Irish Prison Service
  • Probation
  • Also meet DEASP Eligibility criteria for Community Employment

Alan Gavagan

Co-Ordinator
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Alan Gavagan

Kenny Hartnett

CE Supervisor
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Kenny Hartnett

Sean Curran

CE Supervisor
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Sean Curran

Lauren Burke

Project Worker
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Lauren Burke

The Dara Project,

Woodstock Street

Athy

Co. Kildare

R14 W283