Summary

January 2025 was a busy month, with 170 service users accessing our services. Of these, 38 were new who entered through the screening process, including 3 family members. Additionally, 132 returning from the previous month.

Client Overview

Gender/Age of New Clients 

Total new clients: 38

• Male: 27
• Female: 11

Age distribution:

• 18-25 years: 10
• 26-35 years: 7
• 36-50 years: 16
• 51-80 years: 5

Primary Substance

In January, the clients presenting were predominantly alcohol dependent. Breakdown of substances:

• Alcohol: 14
• Cocaine: 11
• Benzodiazepine: 3
• Cannabis: 3
• Crack Cocaine: 3
• Prescription Medication: 1

Of the new clients, 22 used additional substances:

• Alcohol: 9
• Cocaine: 6
• Benzodiazepine: 3
• Cannabis: 2
• Crack Cocaine: 2

Referral Sources

Clients contacted Saoirse through various referral sources:

• Returning Client: 9
• General Practitioner (GP): 5
• Family: 3
• Treatment Centre: 3
• Friend: 3
• HSE Drug and Alcohol Service: 3
• Online: 3
• Hospital: 2
• Employer: 2
• Self: 1
• Probation Services: 1
• Alcohol Anonymous: 1
• Counsellor: 1
• Pieta House: 1

Total: 38

One-to-One Sessions

In January 2025, there were 207 face-to-face and telework one-to-one counselling sessions.

Programmes Operating in January 2025  

• Initial Treatment Programme: 14 clients
• Recovery Programme: 9 clients
• Aftercare Programme: 10 clients