First Housing Low Threshold (Harm Reduction) is aimed at those who misuse alcohol and drugs at harmful levels and / or in harmful patterns of use but are not able to commit to formal treatment. First Housing work with clients who may lead chaotic lives and need assistance to reduce serious harm to themselves, arising from their problematic drug or alcohol use. This service provides a range of physical, social and psychological interventions and supports, depending on the specific needs of each individual. Examples include providing sterile injecting equipment and advice on safer injecting, or helping someone to access, or remain in, stable accommodation.
55+
This is a full list of the services provided by this organisation that are included on this website.
This free national helpline supported by the National Lottery Community Fund aims to provide confidential advice, information and support to anyone aged over 50 who may be worried about their drinking, or anyone worried about a loved one over 50. The helpline number is 0808 801 0750. This will be available 7 days a week from Monday to Friday at 12pm - 8pm and 10am to 4pm at weekends.
Newry
Cuan Mhuire NI offers a comprehensive abstinence based, residential, addiction treatment and support programme to persons (male and female) who are eighteen years of age and over and who are suffering from (Alcohol, Gambling) addiction in a supported environment.
In addition to our addiction recovery support services, Cuan Mhuire NI provides a professional, effective and efficient housing support service to those who are most marginalised and who are homeless or in danger of becoming homeless because of their addiction.
Lisburn
NSES is an completely confidential service that provides free sterile injecting equipment to injecting drug users (of any type i.e. illegal opioids or stimulants, steroids or tanning solutions), alongside health promotion information or advice - the services can then safely dispose of any used injecting equipment on your return visit.
Downpatrick
NSES is an completely confidentail service that provides free sterile injecting equipment to injecting drug users (of any type i.e. illegal opioids or stimulants, steroids or tanning solutions), alongside health promotion information or advice - the services can then safely dispose of any used injecting equipment on your return visit
Newry
Derry
Range of therapeutic support services for adults, young people and families with substance misuse issues/difficulties, suicide prevention, mental health, counselling, therapies, listening ear and family support
Londonderry
Alcohol and drug service for older people
Omagh
Statutory Addiction Service provided by a range of Specialist Teams within Community and Hospital Settings (Community Addiction Team, Addiction Day Treatment Services, Substitute Prescribing Team and Substance Misuse Liaison Nurses)
Based in the Asha Centre at Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital.
Referral Process: GP / Health Professional Referrals
Londonderry
Statutory Addiction Service provided by a range of Specialist Teams within Community and Hospital Settings (Community Addiction Team, Addiction Day Treatment Services, Substitute Prescribing Team and Substance Misuse Liaison Nurses)