The Programme


BushyPark Treatment Programme is based on the Minnesota Model of treatment which offers recovery and improved quality of life based on abstinence. Our treatment philosophy is based on the belief that addiction is a disease and abstinence is the best way to manage the condition.

We approach treatment in a holistic way, working with the mind, body and spirit as components for a healthy life. We are not a religious based centre but rather work on the spiritual needs of the clients.

The stages of the programme are:

  • Phone support service
  • Assessment/Screening Service
  • Pre-Treatment Programme
  • 28 day residential treatment programme
  • Family Programme and Family Therapy
  • Follow up care – reviews and ongoing phone support
  • 2 year continuing care programme

Limited to 13 participants this intensive therapy programme is run by qualified counsellors where we run a 3:1 ratio of counsellors to clients.  This ensures that the client has 2 sessions of group therapy daily and has daily sessions with a counsellor. Each Client is given tailor made individual treatment plan by their case manager.

Minnesota Model of Treatment – 12 Step Programme

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Reality Therapy
  • Client Centred Counselling
  • Rational Emotive Therapy
  • Psychotherapy

The Daily Schedule for Residents Includes or Programme Content ?

  • Group Therapy – 2 sessions daily
  • Individual Counselling for addiction and related issues
  • Gender Groups – i.e. male and female only groups
  • Peer Support – Feedback, identification and assignment focused
  • Structured Peer Groups
  • Addiction Education – 2 lectures daily
  • Workshops on various topics – anger, bereavement, loss etc
  • Daily Meditation and reflections
  • Therapeutic Duties
  • Fellowship Support Groups – AA, NA, GA – weekly meeting of each
  • Relaxation – Sport, Games, TV, DvD’s
  • Creative Therapy
  • Family Conferences and Family Education Programme

Healthy Diet and Nutrition is monitored and developed by staff in the centre.




Bushypark House

Ennis
Phone: 065-684 0944
Fax : 065-684 0450
E-mail : bushyparkhouse@clarecare.ie

Counsellor on duty: 8am to 9pm (Call in confidence for support, advice and information)

How to find us

From Limerick

Leaving limerick city follow signs for Galway, Shannon or Ennis. After approx 25km takes the Ennistymon/ Cliffs of Moher/Ennis Exit off dual carriageway. Follow the signs through to the third roundabout (clare abbey). Take the second exit towards Kilrush/Ennistymon. Continue to the Claureen Road roundabout. Take first exit onto the N68. Continue for 1.5km until you reach the Texaco Garage/Oliver Walsh Motors. Turn left at the side of the garage, you will see signpost for BushyPark House. Follow this road for 2km keeping to the left at fork on road. Continue 500metres and see gates of house in front of you on a bend. Please use second gate as entrance to the house.

From Galway

Follow N18 from Galway until you reach a dual carriageway, take the first left exit 500 metres after you get on this new road, signposted for Barefield/Ennis. Follow signs when you come off this road for Ennis. Go through the Ballymaley Roundabout (small roundabout). When coming into Ennis town proceed until you reach a roundabout, (there is a statoil garage and McDonalds on the right at this roundabout). Take first right exit, following signs for Shannon/Limerick. At next roundabout take the third exit, signposted for Ennistymon/Lahinch. Go straight through the next roundabout (Claureen Road) and continue for1.5km until you reach a Texaco Garage. Turn left at the side of the garage, you will see signpost for BushyPark House. Follow this road for 2km keeping to the left at fork on road. Continue 500metres and see gates of house in front of you on a bend. Please use second gate as entrance to the house.