Ashleigh House
Until very recently Coolmine Ashleigh House was the only Women and Children Residential Service in Ireland (Coolmine now operates a second residential facility in Limerick – Westbourne House)
Often a major barrier for mothers seeking help from their addiction is the fear of being separated from their children.
Ashleigh House provides a childcare programme in our dedicated creche, which is accessible to all parents partaking in the programme. Mother’s can feel safe in the knowledge that whilst they are engaging in our programme; that their child is being looked after in a safe, secure, caring and nurturing environment, where they can freely fulfill their childhood needs for their duration of their residency.
We provide a Parenting under Pressure programme (PuP). The Parents under Pressure programme combines psychological principles relating to parenting, child behaviour and parental emotion regulation within a case management model. We aim to promote optimal development for each child, support parents, and ensure each child is treated with equality, dignity and respect.
The programme at Ashleigh House takes a holistic approach to care, looking after the mind, body and spirit of each person. This also includes supporting the family and friends of our clients who may also be affected by their substance addiction. On this basis, we work in conjunction with each family and guardians.
We have close links with a range of agencies and services. This interaction often takes the form of regular meetings and telephone updates in consultation with the client.
Phase One
(5 Month Residential Programme)
Primary Treatment
Open Group Therapy
Workshops such as Relapse Prevention, Anger Management & Mindfulness
Community structure and work
One to one keyworking
Counselling
Care plan reviews
Parents Under Pressure Structured Programme
Medical/Nursing supports
Health Promotion
Education and Career guidance supports
Housing/Resettlement support
Horticulture Programme
Yoga
Pro-social Activities
Phase Two
(2 Month Step Down Programme)
Integration
Open group Therapy
Workshops such as Life Skills, emotional management
One to one key working
Counselling
Care plan reviews
Medical/Nursing supports
Education and Career guidance supports
Housing/Resettlement support
Pro-social Activities
Pro-social Activities
I am a mother with young children and do not have someone who can care for them full time, is there a programme option that will allow me to get treatment and continue to care for my kids?
Yes, Ashleigh House is one of our two mother and child residential programmes that may be suited to your needs. These programmes will allow you get into treatment and have your kids stay with you throughout. There is an onsite crèche that you can use while you attend your groups and therapy sessions.
What does it cost?
The bulk of our services are free of charge to people accessing them, however, there is a client contribution for our residential programmes that is used towards the cost of running the programme (this is based on ability to pay). If you are in receipt of a social welfare payment, you will be provided with a weekly allowance to spend out of this payment and the remainder is used towards your client contribution
What is treatment in Coolmine like?
Whether you choose a residential or day/community service, there is a standard set of programmes and interventions.
A behavioural approach to treatment is supported by a therapeutic programme which provides emotional management, life skills and educational workshops to support behavioural changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviours that feed your drug and alcohol use. The idea behind these interventions is to allow you to see any your self-destructive behaviours and how they negatively impact your life.
These interventions come in the form of Group and One to One therapy sessions, addiction and behavioural educational workshops, and learning to practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques
You will be welcomed into our programme and will have the support of a Big Brother/Sister to help you settle in and answer any questions you may have about your programme or the community.
We offer assurance to all of our clients that our community is a safe, caring, and positive recovery environment that works to provide you with peace of mind during your treatment and recovery.
Can my family call me while I’m in residential treatment? Can I use my phone or laptop, email?
You can make calls to loved ones every evening, and have a visit from a loved one at the weekend.
What do I do next?
Making the decision to get help is the first big step in recovery.
When you are ready, get in touch with us. Our services are designed to meet your individual needs at whatever stage of recovery you are at.
Even if you’re not sure what help you/a loved one might need, you can reach out to our Ashleigh House team directly at 01 8251100 or admissions@coolminetc.ie
If you are a health professional, family member or an individual and you are ready to refer someone/yourself, you can click here to access our online referral form.
Our Other Locations:
Coolmine East (Dublin):
East
Coolmine Lodge
Men’s Residential Service
Blanchardstown,
Dublin 15
01 8214545
admissions@coolminetc.ie
East
Ashleigh House
Women and Children’s Residential Service
Damastown,
Dublin 15
01 8251100
admissions@coolminetc.ie
East
Coolmine House
Community Day Service
Coolmine House,
19 Lord Edward Street,
Dublin
01 6794822
admissions@coolminetc.ie
East
D15 CAT
Community Day Service
37A Coolmine Industrial Estate,
Coolmine,
Dublin
01 699 1078
d15staffteam@coolminetc.ie
East
Office
Administration
Unit 1, Block 8, Blanchardstown Corporate Park,
Dublin 15,
D15EE9T
01 6991587
info@coolminetc.ie