- Services
Ballyfermot STAR delivers a unique care plan. The method used is based on a 'Bio-Physcho-Social' approach. This method enables staff to look at the biological, psychological and social aspects of individuals accessing care. Central to its approach is the individual in question. The care plan can be summarised as follows: - An initial assessment is carried out by a Care Team Member. The Care Team is where all practice issues are dealt with in the organisation. From this assessment a key worker is assigned, who subsequently develops a care package. This is done under the guidance of the individual in question. Identified are a number of areas in their life they wish to work on. For a drug user these areas may include homelessness, relapse into drug use, health and childcare issues, education and training, or their release from prison, while for a family member, key areas include feelings of shame and isolation, or a relationship breakdown.
- A limited councilling service and a complementary therapy service are also provided. These services are delicered alongside key working sessions.
- Additionally, Ballyfermot STAR facilitates a Support group for family members - a fathers group, a mothers group, a partners group, a siblings group, a bereavement group, and a group for family members who have had a child murdered. It also operates a wide-range of tailored accredited courses specific to service usr needs. A training and education programme aso features as part of Ballyfermot STAR's care package. For example, a FÁs Special Community Employment Programme is delivered to 25 participants in recovery from drug use.
