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 & DiscussionHow am I? Numbers 1-10Therapeutic Check in Group |
QQI Accredited Training Course |
Group Activity
Group Cycles, |
QQI Accredited Training Course |
Seeking Safety / Relapse Prevention WorkshopsBreakfast MorningTherapeutic 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 GroupProject 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
