The 10 best addiction treatment centres in Dublin

Supported housing and addiction recovery are provided by New Hope Residential Centre for men seeking abstinence after addiction and homelessness. The Christian charity’s 12-month programme is divided into three stages and addresses emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Stage 1 includes community detox, key working and daily group work. Stage 2 supports employment and education choices, while Stage 3 provides move-on accommodation and aftercare to help sustain an independent tenancy. The centre’s programme is built around supported housing for men who want to change their circumstances and pursue recovery.

Addiction Response Crumlin provides community-based treatment, support and rehabilitation programmes for people affected by addiction in Dublin. Its Alcohol Reduction Programme supports safer alcohol use, reducing harm or becoming alcohol-free according to each person’s goals. Sessions address cravings, safety planning and relapse management.

The organisation also supports cocaine and poly-drug use through crisis intervention, cognitive therapy and one-to-one counselling. Family support, methadone treatment, outreach, advocacy and relapse prevention are also available. Day, evening and Saturday programmes are offered, alongside holistic therapies. A weekday drop-in service runs from 1.30pm to 5.00pm.

Ringsend & District Response to Drugs supports people affected by addiction through drop-in services, drug-free groups and stabilisation groups. Its day programmes and family support extend help to people working through recovery and related challenges.

The drug-free group combines workshops and therapeutic interaction with peer support, helping clients develop relapse-prevention tools, goals and educational plans. Stabilisation support is available for clients on methadone maintenance who are working towards detox. The centre also provides services for homeless individuals and offers guided meditation, Reiki and acupuncture through qualified practitioners.

Coolmine Therapeutic Community supports people seeking help with drug or alcohol use through assessment, treatment and recovery programmes. Its Outreach and Admissions Team begins by discussing a person’s needs, including whether they are aiming to reduce use or work towards living drug and alcohol-free.

Coolmine Lodge provides a five-month residential therapeutic community programme for men working towards an independent life free from addiction. Ashleigh House provides residential treatment for women, expectant women and mothers with young children. Pre-entry groups help people prepare for chosen programmes, while aftercare, reintegration and community outreach support the wider recovery journey.

Saol Project provides an addiction rehabilitation day service for women, working with people recovering from substance use and related challenges at different stages of recovery. Its Dublin-based support can also be offered online and by phone across Ireland, and the service works at each participant’s pace.

The UChoose programme is person-centred and community based, while Seeking Safety uses psycho-educational work for women experiencing the combined impact of addiction and trauma. Saol also supports women facing interconnected issues including poverty, domestic or interpersonal violence, mental ill health, homelessness and trauma. Its seven-day service includes weekend brunches for women and their children, with food, activities and a safe space to relax and socialise. A seven-day service is available to participants.

RADE clg runs a weekday recovery programme using arts, drama and education for people affected by addiction. Its day programme operates Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 14:00, beginning with Tai Chi or yoga before artistic and relapse-prevention workshops.

The programme includes drama and art, alongside creative writing and relapse prevention, with an afternoon group also available. RADE presents creativity as open to everybody and provides application and referral information for prospective participants. Artistic and relapse prevention workshops combine structured recovery support with practical creative activity in a regular day setting.

Support for drug and alcohol use begins with an assessment at Coolmine Therapeutic Community. Its Outreach & Admissions Team meets people to understand their circumstances and whether the service can help with reducing use or working towards living drug and alcohol-free.

Coolmine Lodge provides a five-month residential therapeutic community programme for men, while Ashleigh House supports women, expectant women and mothers with young children. Pre-entry groups at Coolmine House help people prepare for selected treatment programmes, followed by residential treatment, reintegration and aftercare. A five-month residential treatment programme is available at Coolmine Lodge for men working towards an independent life free from addiction.