Low Threshold Service aimed at those who misuse alcohol and drugs at harmful levels and/or in harmful ways but who are unable to commit to formal treatment - the service works with clients who may lead chaotic lives and need assistance to reduce serious harm to themselves, arising from their problematic drug or alcohol use
Treatment and support services
This section gives information on drug and alcohol treatment and support services available across Northern Ireland. There are a wide range of services available from short term extended brief interventions to more longer term community based or residential based one to one therapeutic treatment services. There are also services which offer ongoing recovery focussed group support, services which offer advice and support for your wider needs such as housing and ‘low threshold’ services specifically set up for those not yet ready or able to engage with mainstream or longer term treatment services.
Drug and alcohol services operate within a ‘Tiered Model’ and before searching for a service it might be useful to click here and learn more about what type of help and support is available at each ‘Tier.’ This may help you to better understand which level of support you might need or prefer and to better fine-tune your search options or to filter your results.
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
One to one support, family support, auricular acupuncture, drop in, mentoring and referral service
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Statutory specialist addiction service provided by a range of specifically trained professionals providing physical, psychological and social interventions for individuals and families who experience moderate to high level of dependency to alcohol and/or drugs
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Inpatient treatment service for adults with complex physical/psychological and social needs related to alcohol and/or drug dependency
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Range of therapeutic support services for young people aged under 18 with significant mental health and substance misuse difficulties
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Relate provides a relationship counselling service which focuses on the impact of alcohol use and/or misuse on relationships within families, couples and individuals
Region: NHSCT/NDACT
Support for families and children affected by parental substance misuse, including individual, family and group work ('hidden harm' service)
Region: BHSCT/BDACT, NHSCT/NDACT, SEHSCT/SEDACT, SHSCT/SDACT, WHSCT/WDACT
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.