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There are a range of supports in the community that offer both one to one support and group support to family members and concerned others who are affected by drug/alcohol misuse at home or in their relationships.
The programmes or one to one sessions are designed to assist participants to develop coping techniques to deal the effect addiction has on themselves and the family. These support groups can focus on a range of topics such as: learning new ways to respond, education around the progression of addiction, self care and coping mechanisms and co-dependency
Please see chapter 8 of the Alcohol Reduction Resource Manual for advice and information on supporting a loved one around alcohol.
Find a service near you
Please find a list of services below that provide family supports.
Some services offer limited supports after 5 pm and they vary from time to time. We have stated which services offer supports after 5pm, but we advise you to contact them directly for more information.
Find a service near you…
The services listed on this site are based in Dublin mainly within, or adjacent to, the following Drug and Alcohol Task Force Areas: Dublin 12, The South Inner City, Ballyfermot and The Canal Communities (Rialto, Inchicore and Bluebell).
If you are looking for information on supports outside of these areas we recommend you get in contact with the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline.
HSE Drug & Alcohol Helpline
The HSE Drugs & Alcohol Helpline provides support, information, guidance and referral to anyone with a question or concern related to drug and alcohol use and/or HIV and sexual health.
Referral Process: If you require additional information on how to access these services – contact the HSE Drug & Alcohol Helpline 9:30-5:30 Monday-Friday or email.
Contact Details: 1800 459 459 / helpline@hse.ie / www2.hse.ie/alcohol
Addiction Response Crumlin (ARC)
ARC aim to support people with substance misuse problems and their families in the Dublin 12 area, and to assist service users to re-integrate into their local community. They do this through key working and offering a range of supports from people in active addiction to those who are abstinent and family members affected by addiction.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.
Location: Sunshine Industrial Estate, 160a Crumlin Rd, Crumlin, Dublin 12, D12 V094 // 101 Cashel Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12
Contact Details: 086 770 7511 / 01 411 3222 / info@addictionresponsecrumlin.ie
Website: https://www.addictionresponsecrumlin.ie
Ballyfermot Advance
The Ballyfermot Advance Project aims to provide support to those with Drug and Alcohol addiction problems and their families. We are a community based project helping people who are Drug and Alcohol users and those affected by Drug and Alcohol use
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 3b Le Fanu House, Le Fanu Rd, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, D10XF29
Contact Details: 01 623 8001 / info@ballyfermotadvance.ie
Website:https://www.ballyfermotadvance.ie
Ballyfermot STAR
At Ballyfermot Star we provide non-judgemental support, guidance and education to drug users, their families and the community, enabling them to cope with and overcome the effects of drug use in their everyday lives.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Drumfinn Park, Drumfinn, Ballyfermot, Co. Dublin, D10 FP66
Contact Details:01 623 8002 / info@ballyfermotstar.ie
Website: https://www.ballyfermotstar.ie
Blue Door Project
Blue Door’s purpose is to foster a safe community in Cherry Orchard through the provision of services that encourages people to thrive and feel a sense of belonging.
Our primary focus is to work with people over the age of 18, living in Cherry Orchard who are: Experiencing or engaging in harmful or intimidating behavior or dealing with housing issues.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10
Contact Details: 01 626 7041 / admin@bluedoor83.com
Website: https://www.bluedoor83.com
Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service (CCRAS)
Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service (CCRAS) provides support to individuals, families, communities, drug and alcohol services and the Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force in the areas of poly-drug and alcohol use, harm reduction & health promotion, education & prevention, drug-free supports, community development, and safety.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Oblates Basketball Hall, Tyrconnell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 X65A
Contact Details: 086 806 0421 / 086 384 5542 / admin@ccrass.ie
Website: https://www.ccras.ie
Casadh
Casadh seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment, which encourages people with substance misuse problems, move towards and maintain, a drug free lifestyle through the provision of training, support services and after care through group settings as part of a CE Scheme.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 45 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12, D12 YK28
Contact Details: info@casadh.ie / 01 454 8419
Website: https://www.casadh.ie
CKU
CKU Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy provides professional help and support to people and their families affected by addiction through psychotherapeutic treatment, addiction prevention, and integration with multicultural Irish community in order to prevent social exclusion. Service is offered mainly through Polish and English.
Referral Process: To make a referral, please contact the service directly by phone.
Location: 19 Lord Edward St, Dublin 2, D02 HX29
Contact Details: 087 649 4555 / info@ckudublin.org
Website: https://www.ckudublin.org
Community Response
Community Response is a primary Alcohol and Liver Health service that specialises in support and advocacy for those impacted by problem alcohol use. They offer a number of services for individuals which are based upon presenting needs. These include: an exploration of the impact of drinking on physical, mental, and emotional well-being, evaluation of one’s own relationship with alcohol, family and concerned person-related supports around coping with another person’s drinking, and assistance in achieving and maintaining sobriety. Group and one-to-one options are offered, and holistic and mindfulness-based interventions are utilized. Community Response (as the host site for the Hepatitis C Partnership) can also assist individuals and organizations looking to access community-based education for and treatment of Hepatitis C.
Referral Process: Please contact the service directly by phone to make a referral or submit your information on the referral form on the website and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 14 Carmans Hall, Carmans Court, Dublin 8, D08 DP80
Contact Details: info@communityresponse.ie / 01 454 9772
Website: https://www.communityresponse.ie
Exchange House National - Travellers Service
Exchange House is a multi-disciplinary frontline service provider offering Education and Training Services, Children and Young People Services, Family Support and Crisis Intervention Services, Addiction Services and the National Traveller Mental Health Service.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 61 Great Strand Street, Dublin 1, D01 WC97
Contact Details: 01 872 1094 / info@exchangehouse.ie
Website: https://www.exchangehouse.ie
Frontline Make Change
Frontline is an addiction service set up to help Make Change. They support those who are affected by problematic alcohol or substance misuse, partners, children and family members through a range of one to one and group supports and family supports and childcare.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Kavanagh House, 135 Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 FP44
Contact Details: 01 473 6502 / info@frontlinemc.ie
Website: https://www.frontlinemakechange.com
Rialto Community Drug Team
The Rialto Community Drug Team provides services and support to those who are affected by problematic drug and/or alcohol use. We work with those who use or have used drugs and alcohol, with their partners, children and family members.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 468 S Circular Rd, Saint James’, Dublin 8, D08 H51F
Contact Details: 087 952 5721 / 01 454 0021
Website: https://www.rialtocommunitydrugteam.org
Ringsend District Response to Drugs (RDRD)
RDRD provides a wide range of services with the aim of combatting the effects of addiction and drug use and to support people on their journey toward rehabilitation.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.
Location: The Spellman Centre, 17 Irishtown Rd, Ringsend, Co. Dublin, D04 PW10
Contact Details: 01 667 7666 / 085 788 2802
Website: https://www.rdrdthespellmancentre.ie
Walkinstown Greenhills Resource Centre
We are a local community based charity. We offer a range of support services to those affected by substance misuse, gambling harm and mental health difficulties. We are here to help in whatever way we can.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 6 Cromwellsfort Rd, Walkinstown, Dublin 12, D12 PW13
Contact Details: 01 419 8630 / 086 027 8729
Website: https://wgrc.ie
Other relevant services for young people and their families…
Ballyfermot Youth Service
At BYS, we work to promote positive involvement of young people within our community by providing educational and recreational programmes.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: 41 Decies Rd, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Contact Details: 01 623 1431 / info@balyfermotys.ie
Website: https://www.ballyfermotyouthservice.ie
Canal Communities Regional Youth Service
Canal Communities Regional Youth Service operates in the areas of Bluebell, Inchicore and Rialto. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and choices for young people, engaging and supporting a diverse range of youth services and activities. We acknowledge the rights of young people that include equality, respect, participation and inclusion.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.
Location: 23 Tyrconnell Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Contact Details: 01 473 8439
Website: https://www.ccrys.org
Candle Community Trust
Candle Community Trust is a Community Project in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Established in 1978. Candle is a vibrant child centred service addressing the needs of young people.
Through the Educational, Social and Developmental programmes, Therapeutic space and Youth Service Candle is committed to meet the needs of all the young people and support them in reaching their full potential.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Cadnle Community Trust, Lynch’s Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10
Contact Details: 01 626 9111 / info@candletrust.ie
Website: https://www.candletrust.ie
Core Youth Project Inchicore
Core Youth Service … We provide young people with a safe, nurturing and challenging environment designed to support them overcome the many hurdles they face.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: St. Vincent Street West, Inchicore, Dublin 8
Contact Details: 01 454 4791 / info@core-ys.com
Website: https://www.core-ys.com
Donore Community Drug Team
The Donore Community Drug & Alcohol Team are working with the Community of Donore Avenue and the surrounding areas to assist all those affacted by addiction problems, to promote healthy well being and to improve the quality of life for those who use our service.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: Donore Community Drug & Alcohol Team, Donore Youth & Community Centre, Donore Avenue, Dublin 8
Contact Details: 01 416 4339 / donorecdt@eircom.net
Website: https://www.donorecdat.ie
Rialto Youth Project
Rialto Youth Project is working toward bringing about social change providing an integrated youth service based on the needs of young people in particular those most at risk.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone, alternatively, send an email with your name, contact details, a brief introduction and a call request and a member of the team will be in touch.
Location: St Adrews Community Centre, 468 South Circular Rd, Dublin 8
Contact Details: 01 453 1638 / finance@rialtoyouthproject.net
Website: https://www.rialtoyouthproject.net
The Bosco Youth Project
We are a Youth Centre based in the Dublin suburb of Drimnagh, education and social & personal development of young people is our business.
Referral Process: To make a referral please contact the service by phone with your contact details. You will speak to a member of the team, or leave a message for a call back.
Location: Davitt Rd, Golden Bridge, Drimnagh, Dublin 12
Contact Details: 01 465 0100
Website: https://www.thebosco.ie