MQI Annual Review 2021 Key Statistics

• 11,621 unique clients were supported across all services, an 18% increase in demand for MQI services.
• There was a 55% increase in Q4 of 2021 in people presenting as newly homeless.
• 33,254 meals were provided to clients.
• 10,045 interventions were provided to 2,015 unique clients by our primary healthcare service (GP, nursing team, dentist, mental health team).
• MQI facilitated 49,448 interventions in our Dublin needle exchange and harm reduction service, a 27% increase from 2020.
• 142 unique clients were admitted for our detox and rehab facilities, with 116 clients completing treatment.
• In the Midlands, MQI provided drug and alcohol treatment and support to 702 people.
• 209 people supported by our East Coast Service, a significant increase on last year’s 130.
• 308 people were supported by MQI CAMDAS in Cavan and Monaghan.
• 270 young people between 18-24 supported by MQI last year with 129 young people supported by our Young Person Support team.
• 1,930 unique clients supported with in-prison counselling interventions.
• 5% increase in the use of both cocaine and heroin across all addiction services.