HSE, EVE, Estuary Centre is part of Eastern Vocational Enterprise (EVE) and is a training centre for individuals with intellectual disabilities based in Lissenhall, Swords, HSE Dublin North East. We provide a quality service to sixty four individuals.
Eve is a programme within the HSE, who’s primary ethos is to provide community-based, recovery orientated programmes for adults who experience mental health difficulties, intellectual disabilities, asperger’s syndrome and physical and sensory disabilities. We do this through our network of vocational, rehabilitative and clubhouse services in 21 locations across HSE Dublin North East and HSE Dublin mid Leinster.
HSE EVE Estuary runs a foundation skills training programme which is designed to equip participants with basic personal, social and work related skills to enhance their quality of life and enable them to progress towards an increased level of independence and integration. This programme also aims to assist participants manage their lives more effectively. The course content includes horticulture, interpersonal communication skills, arts & crafts, personal hygiene and grooming, computer skills, sports, literacy and numeracy, independent living skills and personal development.
Our aim is to demonstrate best practice. We are committed to quality and our programmes are subject to internal and external accreditation systems. We offered in-house certification to date but will be introducing FETAC Level I and II in 2012. Participants are encouraged and supported to avail of community based education programmes, employment and social activities. We promote the delivery of “person-centred, community based, needs-driven programming” throughout our services.
Contact Details:
EVE Estuary Centre
Lissenhall,
Swords,
Co. Dublin
Tel: +3531 840 5459/ 8405255
Fax: +3531 840 5255
estuarycentre@eve.ie
