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.

Residential Servies

There are a range of both public and private residential treatment services around the country.

Residential Treatment involves staying in a treatment facility for a period of time.

Some individuals may require in-patient detoxification where they have medical supervision whilst reducing alcohol, opiates or benzodiazapenes. Some individuals access treatment facilities where a level of abstinence is required before entry.

If you are looking for information about referral pathways, we recommend you contact the service directly as each service varies in their supports.

It is recommended if you are looking to access residential treatment that you contact one of these services who will be able to advise you on suitable options for residential support and support you with the referral process. Alternatively, please contact the HSE Drug and Alcohol Helpline.

Residential Services

Please find a list of residential treatment services below.

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. We recommend you contact each service directly to find out more information.

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

Aiseiri

Aiséirí provides community and residential services to help young people, adults and families overcome addiction and lead meaningful lives in recovery.

A residential treatment plan for individuals with gamblin/alcohol/substance addiction.
Aiseiri is a private residential service, prices vary depending on the programme. We recommend you contact directly for more information.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location/Contact:

Aiséirí Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 E206 / 052 744 1166

Aiséirí Roxborough, Co. Wexford, Y35 AH70 / 053 914 1818

Aiséirí Céim Eile, Co. Waterford, X91 FH61V / 051 370 007

Aiséirí Aislinn, Co. Kilkenny, R95 R859 / 056 883 3777

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. Ashley House is their women’s residential service and Coolmine Lodge is their mens residential service.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: The Lodge, Grove Rd Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 / Ashleigh House, Damastown Walk, Damastown Industrial Estate, Dublin 15

Contact Details: 01 679 4822 / admissions@coolminetc.ie

Website: https://www.coolmine.ie

Cuan Dara

Cuan Dara is HSE Tier 4 addiction service which provides a structured, professional, safe and supportive environment for individuals who wish to either become drug free or to stabilise current drug intake from alcohol, benzodiazapenes, or opiates.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Cuan Dara, Detoxification Centre, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10

Contact Details: 01 795 5050 / 01 620 6050

Cuan Mhuire

Residential rehabilitation of persons suffering from alcohol, drug and gambling addictions.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Cuan Mhuire, Athy, Co. Kildare

Contact Details: 059 86 31493 / 059 86 31090 / athy@cuanmhuire.ie

Website: https://cuanmhuire.ie/

Enfield

St James Camino Network is a residential treatment centre who cater for young men whose lives have been blighted by drug addiction.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: St. James Camino Network, Meadowbrook, Cloncurry Cross, Enfield, Co. Meath

Contact Details: 046 954 9241

Website: https://caminonetwork.wixsite.com/stjamescaminonetwork

MQI High Park

This is a 14-week fully residential programme. The aims and objectives are to offer clients a period of residential rehabilitation treatment in a drug and alcohol-free environment.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: High Park, Drumcondra, Dublin 9

Contact Details: 01 837 7883 / info.highpark@mqi.ie

Website: https://mqi.ie/help/high-park-rehabilitation-programme/

MQI Saint Francis Farm Detox / Rehabilitation

Located on a working Farm, Merchants Quay Ireland’s Drug-Free Detox & Rehabilitation Centre offers residential programmes aimed at providing detox & drug-free rehabilitation through a unique blend of individual and group work, education, and practical skills training in a rural farm setting.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: St. Francis Farm, Tullow, Co.Carlow

Contact Details: 059 915 2764 / info.SFFrehab@mqi.ie / 059 918 0566 / info.SFFdetox@mqi.ie

Website: https://mqi.ie/help/sff-rehab/

PMVT Residential Community Detox & PMVT Residential stabilisation service

Short Term Residential Community Detox aimed at completing a medically supervised detox/stabilisation for: methadone, alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazapienes and cannabis.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Referrals & Assessments Service, Peter McVerry Trust, 29 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1. D01 C2N4

Contact Details: referrals@pmvtrust.ie / 087 051 6389 / 01 823 0776

Simon Community Residential Alcohol Detox

Short-term Addiction Treatment (Alcohol/Benzodiazepine Detox) is to provide a safe, supportive, medically assisted alcohol/benzodiazepine detoxification to facilitate adults in addressing their addiction and initiating the process of recovery. This service is for individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Dublin Simon Community, Residential Alcohol Detox Unit, 32 Blessington Street, Northside, Dublin 7, DO7 PF20

Contact Details: 01 649 8601

Website: https://www.dubsimon.ie/what-we-do/treatment/residential-alcohol-detox/

The Rutland

Rutland Centre is a 5-week Private Residential Treatment Programme.
It offers support to individuals with alcohol/substance/gambling/behavioural addictions.
The Rutland is a private residential service, prices vary depending on the programme. We recommend you contact directly for more information.

Referral Process: Please contact the service for further details on treatment options and information on referral pathways.

Location: Knocklyon Road, Dublin 16, D16 YV04

Contact Details: 01 454 6358 / info@rutlandcentre.ie

Website: https://www.rutlandcentre.ie/