Service Category: Addiction
ARC Fitness
ARC Fitness is a non-profit social enterprise based in Derry, Northern Ireland, founded by Gary Rutherford. The organisation aims to support individuals struggling with substance misuse by promoting a healthy and sustainable recovery through exercise and positive lifestyle choices. ARC Fitness provides practical help, motivation, and support to individuals in recovery, focusing on improving both mental and physical well-being through a combination of physical activity, professional support, and community engagement.
The organisation’s approach is abstinence-oriented and involves creating therapeutic environments that facilitate recovery from substance misuse disorders. ARC Fitness also organises events such as the ‘Recovery In Motion’ conference, which brings together professionals and individuals with lived experience to share insights and support each other in the recovery journey
Daisy (Drug and Alcohol Intervention Service for Young people.
Drug and alcohol intervention and support to young people aged 11-25 and family support.
Depaul Harm Reduction Floating Support Service
Supporting vulnerable individuals at risk of losing their tenancies.
Gamblers Anonymous
Aim is to help the compulsive gambler deal with this sickness.
HURT (Have Your Tomorrows)
HURT (Have Your Tomorrows) is a voluntary organisation supporting individuals and their family who have been impacted negatively by drug/alcohol problems. HURT treatment centre offers a confidential; non-judgmental approach to those affected by dependency and addiction.
HURT staff and volunteers provide a holistic care package to individuals seeking assistance in relation to their own or a loved one’s addiction issue. Our services include Auricular acupuncture, complimentary therapies – to include reflexology and massage, clients are also offered ten weeks of counselling.
HURT also offers a range of programmes for younger & older people, Reconnected Recovery & Destination Me, helping with addiction, activities, excursions, OCN’s etc.
We deliver preventative educational programmes within local schools youth clubs and community based initiatives.
Western Connections Service (Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination Team)
Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams (DACTs) are made up of statutory and community agencies with an interest in, or need to, address drug and alcohol issues in the Trust area. There is a DACT for each Health Trust area in Northern Ireland, and each has a Connections team.
Since 2015, the Public Health Agency (PHA) brings together the Connections teams to work collectively with their DACTs, preventing harm from drug and alcohol use by developing events, initiatives and resources.
We can deliver 1-2 hour awareness sessions on various drugs and alcohol related topics. If you then want to move to more in-depth information, we can signpost you. All of our sessions include details of local support services and how to access them.
We can support you, your family, or your community to navigate through the drugs and alcohol services and support available in your area.
We can help with campaign messages or initiatives to ensure they are accurate, current and relevant in terms of the information and advice they are giving to the general public/target audience.
We can support key members of your community to get involved in recognising and responding to the signs of drugs and alcohol misuse. Our two day, accredited Drug and Alcohol Responder course offers training and the opportunity to build confidence to be able to make a difference in your community. We provide ongoing support to trained Drug and Alcohol Responders.
If there is a specific drug or alcohol incident or issue locally, we can work with the local DACT to develop a multi-agency planned response. This can involve us raising awareness, developing events and initiatives and bringing in or signposting to relevant support services.
As well as being part of the local DACT, we can also attend community-based partnerships or forums who are interested in addressing drug and alcohol issues or learning more about services or current trends.