If you are looking to address your alcohol use, we recommend seeking professional support before you start to cut down.
Alcohol dependence is when your body requires alcohol to function normally. Not everyone who misuses alcohol is dependent but reducing the amount you drink without professional support can be dangerous. If you experience any of the following we recommend speaking to your GP:
- seizures (fits)
- hand tremors (‘the shakes’)
- sweating
- seeing things that are not actually real (visual hallucinations)
- depression
- anxiety
- difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Regardless of your alcohol intake we still recommend you speak with a local service or your GP to discuss your options for achieving your goals.
I would like to attend a day programme
Day programmes offer a chance for people with similar experiences to help and inspire each other. Regardless of what your goals are, making positive changes in your life can be a lot easier with the help of other people.
When you get in contact with one of the services listed below, they will offer you an initial assessment where you can speak to a member of staff, they will assess your needs and advise you on an appropriate plan that will asssist you to meet your needs.
What topics are covered?
The programmes often cover topics such as:
- Self development workshops
- Substance misuse education
- Relapse prevention
- Key working
- Effective management of cravings, triggers, and behaviours
- Life Skills
- Emotional , physical, psychological effects of substance misuse
- Referrals to appropriate services
- Education/ Training and advice
Find a service near you
Please find a list of services below that provide day programmes.
All services vary slightly in their approach. We recommend that you contact each service directly to discuss the supports that are right for you.
There are some services that provide women’s support groups. If you would like more information, please find a list of free, confidential services here.
All services follow normal business opening hours Monday to Friday unless otherwise specified.
Some services offer limited supports after 5 pm and they vary from time to time. We have stated which services offer supports after hours, but we advise you to contact them directly for more information.
The waiting time to access services after first point of contact varies between different organisations and may depend on individual circumstances. Some services may offer support on first point of contact and some services may operate on waiting lists.
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.
Please note that further information is available for some services by clicking “+”
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
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information
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
Outreach service available Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – contact for more information
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
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
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information
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
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
Coolmine
Coolmine is a drug and alcohol treatment centre providing community, day and residential services to men and women with problematic substance use and their families in Ireland.
Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.
Location: Coolmine House, Lord Edward St, Dublin 2
Contact Details: 01 679 4822 / 087 122 9307 / admissions@coolminetc.ie
Website: https://www.coolmine.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
Fusion CPL
We provide support to individuals who are coping with addiction issues either living in the community or incarcerated in prison.
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 Health Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10, D10 AA25
Contact Details: 01 623 1499 / 087 961 3272 / info@fusioncpl.ie
Website: https://www.fusioncpl.com
Liberties Recycling
Liberty rehabilitation department is a CE Scheme and provides a safe and therapeutic environment for people with rehabilitation support needs. This support starts with a care-plan development, community detoxification and one-to-one key working sessions.
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: Bluebell Industrial Estate, Unit D1C, Bluebell Ave, Dublin 12, D12 TY77
Contact Details: 01 419 3999 / info@libertysrecycling.ie
Website: https://www.libertyrecycling.ie
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
Some out of hours services are available – contact for more information
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
Some aftercare services apply after hours – contact for more information
Website: https://www.rdrdthespellmancentre.ie
Recovery Through Art & Drama Education (RADE)
RADE To engage drug-users with the arts and therapeutic supports and provide a platform for their artistic expression. It is a CE Scheme where participants engage daily in a variety of workshops: Drama, Dance, Film, Creative Writing, Art, Script to Stage, Tai Chi, Relapse Prevention, Yoga.
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: OLV Building, Cathedral View St, Portobello, Dublin 8, D08 PW8Y
Contact Details: 01 454 8733 / 01 454 6406 / info@rade.ie
Website: https://www.rade.ie
Turas Training
Turas Training is a CE Scheme and a comprehensive day programme supporting individuals in recovery from addiction. It offers keyworking, outdoor programmes, hollistics, education and further training support.
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: Unit C1, Bluebell Business Centre, Old Naas Rd, Inchicore, Dublin 12
Contact Details: 01 450 5369 / info@turastraining.ie
Website: https://www.turastraining.ie