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Coolmine Southwest

Cork City South

Coolmine, in conjunction with Cork Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force and Southern Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force has developed six community-based hubs to provide localised support for those in the Southwest region impacted by problem substance use. These hubs are located in Cork City North, Cork City South, North Cork, West Cork, East Cork and Kerry.  

Our Cork City South hub is a day programme based in the heart of Cork City. Our Cork City South team is ready to meet clients at whatever stage they’re at in their journey, whether an individual is taking the first step towards recovery or is taking part in a full or part-time programme. Coolmine Cork City South provides a supportive setting to build self-confidence and skills to maintain recovery. 

What do we offer?

Our staff run a variety of programmes to suit peoples’ unique needs, from preparing someone for treatment to providing tailored evidence-based care and also providing support to family and friends who are impacted by their loved one’s substance use.  

How to Get in Touch: 

12 Mary Street,
Cork,
T12 EY15

What types of addiction do you treat?

We offer support in a safe and supportive space where individuals can tackle the underlying issues that brought them into addiction. We give people the support, the time and most importantly the space to recover. We work with:

  • Alcohol
  • Drugs (including opiates, cocaine, etc.)
  • Prescription Drugs/Medication
  • Gambling
  • Family/Friends Support

What does it cost?

All of Coolmine’s full/part-time day services are free of charge

What if I can't get to your address?

While the team operates from a central hub in Cork City South, our staff respond to needs within the community on an assertive outreach basis to provide help to those who may otherwise struggle to access support. Get in touch with us to find out how we can help.

Recovery has given me a meaningful life, transparent and full of trials, challenges and blessings... Recovery gave me back my family. I have been given a second chance.

- Bronagh's Story

I started trying new things... I have become very fond of extreme sports such as marathons, trail running and ultra-running. For me it’s very important to still seek that positive feeling...

- Brian's Story

My life now is a million miles away from what it was like before. I have a wonderful, loving partner and a three-year-old son who I adore. I count myself very lucky to have been given a second chance.

- Darragh's Story

This was a big achievement for me; getting through the programme and living independently for the first time in my life... Forty-three years later I am still part of the staff team and it has been some experience.

- Paul's Story

Being able to talk in a safe environment about why we were in the room was eye-opening and gave me the confidence to not be afraid to open up and talk about my feelings.

- Gary's Story

Coolmine gave me the skills to love myself, compassion, the confidence and resilience to bounce back and it gave me the opportunity to find my strengths.

- Jennifer's Story

To say my life has changed is an understatement. I thought the life I live today was only for other people, but I am living the best life I ever could have dreamed of, and it all started in Coolmine.

- David's Story

I never thought I’d be working a good job and running a home while still being a full-time mother... I believe recovery doesn’t give you your life back, it gives you a fresh start at one.

- Shannon's Story

Recovery has changed my whole life around. It has given me good relationships in my family... It has given me so many great opportunities, new friends and a beautiful godson from Ashleigh House.

- Rebecca's Story

Being able to put my head on the pillow at night, knowing I haven’t hurt myself or anyone else is priceless. Your toughest day in recovery is still 100 times better than your toughest day in addiction.

- Robert's Story

I was pregnant with my third child and found out that Ashleigh House was Ireland’s only residential addiction service that houses women and their children... My beautiful baby boy was born when I was in Ashleigh House.

- Danielle's Story

I’ve recovered the broken relationships I had with my family, with my daughter and I gained these relationships back and so much more since coming into recovery.

- Ian's Story

Going to Coolmine is the best thing I ever did... Coolmine is the first treatment centre I was ever in, and it’s going to be my last... I have my house now, I have my daughter back in my life and I have that bond back with her.

- Joe's Story

I had this worry that it would be different for me as I’m a Traveller. But this wasn’t the case and I was treated like everyone else in there, just a bunch of men looking to change for the better, no labels!

- Joe's Story

When I arrived in Coolmine I always remember being greeted with a lot of warmth... This was the first time I felt the weight I had been carrying for so long was finally easing.

- Rachel's Story

I am, to the present-day drug free and working to support others in addiction and recovery. I have now rebuilt my relationships with my children, family and friends. I am very proud of the work I put in... I will continue to offer my support, advice and lived experience to those who need.

- Bernard's Story

Every single day I am so happy and grateful that I’m a productive member of society again. It’s something many people take for granted, until you’ve lost it all.

- Emma's Story

People showed me love in my darkest times and cared for me when I couldn’t care for myself, the staff and the lads in lodge, and that’s why I’m doing
great today.

- Paul's Story

Everything I have in my life now I never had, for the most part. I had three children who were in care before I went to Coolmine Lodge so I got them back, but everything else I newly gained or never had before Coolmine and I will be forever grateful to Coolmine for that.

- Paddy's Story

For me, going to Coolmine was like winning the lotto... Take a chance on yourself or you’ll never know what it’s like to come out of the place where you were.

- John's Story

Our Other Locations:

Coolmine Southwest:

Southwest

Cork City North

Unit 2 The Glen Community Services Building,
Carnloch Court,
The Glen,
Cork
T23H2CA

021 2021241
086 0832352

Southwest

Cork City South

12 Mary Street,
Cork,
T12 EY15

Southwest

East Cork

4 A Market Green,
Medical Units,
Midleton,
Co. Cork
P25 NV 62

Southwest

North Cork

Spa Glen,
Mallow,
Co. Cork,
P51 PY98

Southwest

West Cork

Ahiohill,
Enniskean,
Co. Cork
P47 YK59

086 0130723

Southwest

Kerry

Dúchas House,
Edward St. Tralee,
Co. Kerry
V92 W653

086 1367691