About

Trevor Bissett

Coordinator

Email: coordinator@cdatf.ie

Phone: 086 0401375

I’m Trevor and I’m the Coordinator of CDATF. In my role I’m responsible for overseeing the work of the organisation. This involves supporting the CDATF board to identify strategic priorities that can be addressed through a multi-agency approach. At an operational level this requires working with staff to translate these strategic priorities into achievable actions. The role also involves liaising on behalf of the board with funders, national structures, and funded projects to ensure the implementation of the CDATF local area strategy.

Laura Fox

Administrator

Email: admin@cdatf.ie

Phone: (01) 457 9445

I’m Laura and I am the financial administrator for Clondalkin Drug & Alcohol Task Force. I process the accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll. Also, I liaise with the HSE and with Projects promoters in Clondalkin area and ensure that reporting requirements are adhered to. I organise all the reports for audit purposes every year. Organise contracts with suppliers. Part of my role is to take minutes at meetings of the CDATF Board and Staff & Finance Subgroup. Happy to reply to any emails or phone call queries you may have.

Alison Ryan

Rehabilitation Officer

Email: rehabilitation@cdatf.ie

Phone: 086 8581787

My name is Ali Ryan and I am the Treatment and Rehabilitation Officer with Clondalkin Drug and Alcohol Task Force since August 2023.

My role with the task force involves responding to the current and emerging needs of substance users in the area in line with the NDTRS. I do this through pieces of work such as our T&R Subgroup where I work alongside representatives from the community, voluntary and statutory sector including the HSE to develop and implement strategies to respond to substance use in the area.  I also work to build the promotion of Recovery in the area and support service users within this through working closely with our Service User Representative. I work closely with Clondalkin Recovery Choir in terms of organisation, planning and development as well as being a facilitator for Community Addiction Studies Level 5-supporting learners to become confident in their knowledge of the field of addiction.

Nicholas Diez McKenna

Service User Rep

Email: surep@cdatf.ie

Phone: 089 253 8431

I’m Nicholas and I’m the Service User Representative for CDATF.  In my role I work to represent service users at the task force and to ensure that their voice and feedback is heard. Through this, I identify the needs of service users and assist in developing responses according to those needs. I work with Alison, our treatment and rehabilitation officer, to improve our community for those affected by substance use.

Cathy Martin

Prevention Officer

Email: prevention@cdatf.ie

Phone: 083 4407193

I’m Cathy and I am the CDATF Prevention Officer. I work closely with all services in the Task Force area who engage with young people and their families. I lead the EPI programme (Education, Prevention and Intervention) which is an evidence-based schools programme focusing on drug education for young people. The programme involves working with teachers, parents and students. I also work with the Community Representatives Forum to ensure the voice of our local community is heard at Task Force board level.

Stacie Halligan

Education Officer

Email: education@cdatf.ie

Phone: 083 4455561

I’m Stacie and I am the CDATF Education Officer. My Role is to support the overall development and implementation of CDATF drug prevention initiatives. Primarily this involves working closely with our Prevention Officer on the schools portion of the EPI programme (Education, Prevention and Intervention), an evidence-based programme that works with teachers, parents and students focusing on drug education.

Jimmy Norman

YDAP Coordinator

Email: ydap@cdatf.ie

Phone: 089 4047798

My name is Jimmy Norman and I’m the Coordinator of the Clondalkin YDAP (Youth Drug & Alcohol Project) which is managed by the CDATF (Clondalkin Drug & Alcohol Task Force). I have been in my role since May 2022. Previously I managed an Under 18’s service in Addiction Response Crumlin for 16 years.
YDAP is a youth drug and alcohol project who support young people aged between 12 – 21 years of age who are referred to the project with problems related to substance misuse. We take referrals from family members, self referrals, or any service who work with young people or their families i.e schools, JLO’s, TUSLA, youth clubs, other addiction services etc.

YDAP covers the  Clondalkin catchment as well as the surrounding areas of Lucan, Adamstown and Newcastle. We provide adolescent evidence-based treatment models such as ACRA, MI, and CBT. Our aim is to help young people reduce/modify or abstain from substance use.
The team will also refer and signpost young people and/or their family members to other supports where the need is identified through our assessment process. These services include CAMHS, Education, and Family Support.

Anthony McCreery

YDAP Project Worker

Email: ydapworker1@cdatf.ie

Phone: 086 7038196

I’m Anthony and I’ve been with CDATF since 2010. In this role I have worked with adolescents in the prevention and treatment of substance misuse in a variety of roles over the years.

Since 2020 I’ve been employed as project worker in the Clondalkin YDAP.  My role in YDAP involves supporting young people one to one through key working, care planning and treatment for problems with or relating to substance misuse.

Elaine O’Donnell

YDAP Project Worker

Email: ydapworker2@cdatf.ie

Phone: 083 4153883

I’m Elaine, a project worker with Clondalkin YDAP (Youth Drug & Alcohol Project). I am the newest member of the team and believe that every young person deserves access to quality care and support. As part of the YDAP team I hope to foster open communication and build trusting relationships with young people. Through my work with YDAP, I hope to contribute positively to the lives of young people facing substance use challenges.