drug & alcohol harm in our communities
About the Task Force
We are one of 10 Regional Task Forces that bring key stakeholders from the Statutory, Political, Community and social sector together to develop, implement and oversee a strategy to substance use related harm for children, adults, families and the wider community of North Dublin
In 2003 the North Dublin City and County Regional Drugs Task Force was set up by the government along with 9 other Regional Drug Task Forces in Ireland to develop and implement plans to respond to drug problems in our areas.
In 2014 the Task Force was incorporated as a limited company (without Share Capital) in Dublin, Number 544852, and all Task Force remits were extended to include alcohol. The Task Force subsequently changed its name to the North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force. The North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task is a registered charity, registered number 20204652.
We bring local government and non-government services together with the local community to work in partnership on tackling this problem that affects us all – ‘Community Solutions to Community Problems’.
The role of the North Dublin Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force includes the following:
- We collect, analyse and monitor data on drug and alcohol use and activity in the area to inform plans
- We use this information to develop strategies and services to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs to adults, children and families in the community to tackle the problem
- We bring together key partners in a coordinated and integrated response to drug and alcohol problems in our area to look at (1)population based health promotion & prevention (2)early intervention (3)Treatment & rehabilitation (4)research
Health & Wellbeing
Rehabilitation & Recovery
Drug Related Crime
Services & Community
Responses
We provide advice, information, signposting and early intervention to delay onset of use and help people make more informed choices about drugs/alcohol.
Who We Are
Led by the Regional DATF Coordinator, our work is delivered by a dedicated and hard working staff team supported by the Task Force management Committee made up of our many partners.
Here’s our Staff Team
The work is overseen by the Task Force Management Committee. This is a partnership of stakeholders in the area. Members list below:
Our Task Force Organisational Structure – North Dublin Drug & Alcohol Task Force
(Organisational Chart)
Led by the HSE Regional DATF Coordinator we have a dedicated staff team of professionals who provide a range of high quality supports to the residents of north Dublin. These services are all free of charge and confidential.
Task Force Subgroups
Task Force Work Stream
Catchment Areas
The towns covered in North County Dublin include:
*The towns in pale orange are covered by North Dublin Regional Drug Task Force
**The areas in grey are where there is a Local Drug Task Force with local services
Since early 2020 many services can be offered remotely by e-platform and will continue
to provide this option. Please check with each service if this suits your needs better