Coolmine Therapeutic Community

Coolmine Therapeutic Community Coolmine is a drug and alcohol treatment centre providing community, day and residential services to

Coolmine believes that everyone should have the opportunity to overcome addiction and lead a fulfilled and productive life. We provide a range of quality community and residential services to empower people and their families to overcome addiction and support long term recovery. Honesty, Consistency and Responsibility lie at the core of what we believe and is demonstrated by accountability and transparency in all areas of our organisation. We ensure the dignity and respect of individuals by actively listening and holding a non-judgmental attitude which is supported by our service standards. We believe that compassion is demonstrated through responsible love, concern and understanding for each other. We believe in the physical and psychological safety and security for all through the implementation of sound policy and procedure. We are committed to quality through evidence-based practice, research and continuous improvement of our standards and resources.

Recently, clients from Coolmine Lodge and Ashleigh House had the fantastic opportunity to attend a couple St. Patrick’s ...
12/03/2026

Recently, clients from Coolmine Lodge and Ashleigh House had the fantastic opportunity to attend a couple St. Patrick’s Athletic matches, and what a brilliant day it was!

A huge thank you to St. Pat’s for generously providing the tickets and giving our clients the chance to experience the excitement, atmosphere, and community spirit of live football.

We also want to give a special shout‑out to Shay and Paul, who supplied delicious food on the day. Your support always makes these outings extra special.

Days like this are more than just a break, they are vital to the recovery journey. Getting out into the community, sharing positive experiences, and enjoying a change of scenery helps build confidence, connection, and a sense of normality. These moments of joy and togetherness can spark motivation and remind our clients that recovery includes making new memories and rediscovering life’s simple pleasures.

Thank you again to everyone who made this outing possible.
Here’s to more days like this for our Coolmine community!

The prescription “you can’t keep it unless you give it away” encourages the individual to be generous in supporting and ...
12/03/2026

The prescription “you can’t keep it unless you give it away” encourages the individual to be generous in supporting and fostering recovery in others, giving time and energy to that end whenever possible.

Recovery is viewed as a possession, earned with difficulty through a learning process of painful self-change. Residents often refer to “my recovery” as something to covet and value. However, recovery is also a gift to be given.

Recovery is learned and maintained through interaction with others. Helping and teaching others is continually helping oneself through practicing, rehearsing, and reinforcing recovery teachings.

At Coolmine, we often refer to this as simply “giving back” and it is inspiring to see clients and graduates alike giving up their time, efforts, and resources to help the next group come through.

While this is a practice that aids our clients on their recovery journey and helps them to live fulfilled and meaningful lives, it is a teaching that we could all adopt to have a more rewarding life. In fact, it has been proven by neuroscientists that giving has a greater effect on our happiness and mental well-being than receiving does.

If you would like to contribute to Recovery, please visit our website donation page:

https://www.idonate.ie/advanced-donation-form/coolminetc

Or why not organise a fundraiser for Coolmine at:

https://www.idonate.ie/cause/coolminetc

Your support can make all the difference in giving someone an opportunity at a having a fulfilled and productive life. It can reunite families and rebuild communities. It can make Recovery a Reality!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to the Irish Angling Council Fisheries for delivering a fantastic one‑day certif...
11/03/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to the Irish Angling Council Fisheries for delivering a fantastic one‑day certification course in Abbotstown for Coolmine staff and residents. A special shout‑out to Bob and John, whose knowledge, patience, and passion made the day both educational and thoroughly enjoyable.

Opportunities like this are vital in the recovery process. Activities such as fishing offer more than just skill‑building, they create space for reflection, mindfulness, connection with nature, and a sense of achievement. They remind participants that recovery isn’t just about overcoming challenges, but also discovering new interests, strengths, and communities.

Fishing is, in many ways, a powerful analogy for recovery. You cast your line with hope. You learn patience and persistence. Sometimes the waters are rough, sometimes calm — but you stay present and keep going. And with time, courage, and support, you start to see the rewards of the effort you’ve put in.

Thank you again to Bob, John, and the Irish Angling Council Fisheries for providing an inspiring and empowering experience. It was a brilliant day, and one that will stay with our participants for a long time.

A Huge Thank You to Sue Reen of Serene Acupuncture!Coolmine would like to express our sincere gratitude to Sue Reen of S...
10/03/2026

A Huge Thank You to Sue Reen of Serene Acupuncture!

Coolmine would like to express our sincere gratitude to Sue Reen of Serene Acupuncture Cork for delivering six weekly acupuncture sessions to our clients, an incredibly generous contribution of her time, skills, and compassionate care.

Using pulse and tongue diagnosis to guide accurate treatment planning, Sue provided bespoke acupuncture treatments tailored to each client’s individual needs, along with thoughtful lifestyle and self‑care guidance.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. Clients reported feeling more balanced, supported, and grounded, experiences that make a meaningful difference on the recovery journey.

Activities like these, whether therapeutic, social, or wellbeing-focused, play an essential role in recovery. Pro‑social and holistic interventions help clients build confidence, reduce stress, strengthen community connections, and experience new forms of support in a safe, positive environment. They remind clients that recovery is not only about moving away from harmful patterns, it’s also about moving toward healthier, meaningful, and uplifting experiences.

Thank you again, Sue, for your kindness, professionalism, and commitment to supporting those in recovery. Your impact has truly been felt.

10/03/2026

Coolmine TC – North Cork Hub is a community‑based drug and alcohol service delivering frontline treatment interventions to individuals and families across the North Cork region.

Based at:
Anchor Treatment Centre
Spa Glen
Mallow
Co. Cork
P51 PY98

Phone: 021 202 1230

We also provide outreach clinics in:

Macroom
Fermoy
Our team works with clients using several evidence‑based therapeutic models and interventions, including group work through the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) and one‑to‑one keyworking within a structured case‑management framework. In a community setting, we offer person‑centred supports to help individuals reduce their use, sustain abstinence, or access residential treatment when appropriate.

Alongside our therapeutic approaches, we provide a range of complementary and holistic supports such as acupuncture and mindfulness, helping clients strengthen wellbeing and resilience throughout their recovery.

As a service grounded in inclusion and social justice, we offer dedicated support to parents on their recovery journey, including the Parents Under Pressure (PUP) programme, delivered on a one‑to‑one basis to help families strengthen relationships and stability during recovery.

If you or someone you care about needs support, you don’t have to face it alone. Reach out today. We’re here to help.

Today, we celebrated the incredible women who make our Early Years Service the heart of Ashleigh House.To mark Internati...
09/03/2026

Today, we celebrated the incredible women who make our Early Years Service the heart of Ashleigh House.

To mark International Women’s Day, Leandra O’Malley, Coolmine’s Early Years Manager, treated the team to a beautiful homemade brunch, a small gesture of appreciation for a team that gives so much every day.

This celebration was well deserved. Our Early Years Team plays a vital role in supporting children and families in recovery with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Their work shapes futures, strengthens families, and brings hope to each new day.

We are truly proud to have such strong, skilled, and inspiring women as colleagues. Thank you for everything you do, today and always.

This week, our Women’s Services in the Mid‑West marked International Women’s Day with a beautiful celebration of creativ...
09/03/2026

This week, our Women’s Services in the Mid‑West marked International Women’s Day with a beautiful celebration of creativity, self‑expression, and community.

With the wonderful support of Melissa, our intern, the women spent the morning colouring and painting positive affirmations, faces, and hands, each piece reflecting their strength, resilience, and the power of being a woman. These affirmations are gentle reminders of how important, strong, and capable each of them truly is.

All of the artwork will be brought together into two framed collages, which we’re excited to hang on the walls of TAIT House when we move in next week. A lasting symbol of empowerment and unity created by the women themselves.

To finish the day, the group enjoyed a long walk and a coffee together, made even better by the lovely weather. A simple moment of connection, gratitude, and appreciation.

Here’s to the women of Coolmine in the Mid‑West, your courage, creativity, and spirit inspire us every day.
Happy International Women’s Day!

Last Friday, we were honoured to welcome DJ Nikki Hayes to Ashleigh House as part of our International Women’s Day celeb...
09/03/2026

Last Friday, we were honoured to welcome DJ Nikki Hayes to Ashleigh House as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations. Nikki bravely shared her personal journey through addiction and into recovery, a story filled with resilience, honesty, and hope. Her openness was truly inspiring to everyone in the room, and she stands as a powerful role model for the women currently on their own recovery journeys here at Coolmine.

Recovery is a testament to courage, persistence, and the belief that change is possible. Nikki’s story reminds us that no matter the adversity, rebuilding a life with purpose and pride is within reach.

For International Women’s Day, we also want to celebrate the incredible women of Coolmine, our clients, staff, graduates, and supporters. Your strength, compassion, and commitment to recovery and community make Coolmine the place it is. We are deeply proud of every one of you.

Well done to Nikki on her continued recovery, and thank you for sharing your story and your heart with us.

Here’s to the women lifting each other up, today and every day.

Our teams across Coolmine have been coming together to honour International Women’s Day and celebrate the incredible wom...
08/03/2026

Our teams across Coolmine have been coming together to honour International Women’s Day and celebrate the incredible women who strengthen, support and inspire our community every single day.

Our Traveller Outreach Team, Karen Hynes, John Connors and Anthony McDonagh, marked the day in Finglas Primary Health Care Clinic, recognising the vital role women play in supporting families, culture and community wellbeing.

Meanwhile, members of our P.A.C.T. Team, Conor Kelly and Shauna O’Keeffe, celebrated in one of our Private Emergency Accommodations, standing in solidarity with the women we support and work alongside daily.

A massive shout-out to all the women of Coolmine, our staff, our clients, our family members and friends.

Your strength, resilience, compassion and leadership are at the heart of everything we do. Today and every day, we celebrate you.

08/03/2026

Celebrate International Women’s Day by Joining Team Coolmine at the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon!

This International Women’s Day, we’re honouring the incredible women of Coolmine, our strong, compassionate staff who empower change every day, and the inspiring women in recovery who continue to overcome stigma and barriers with remarkable courage. In 2025 alone, Coolmine supported 1,342 women, including 83 in residential treatment, and 1,259 in day and community services. Their strength drives our mission, and we invite you to celebrate them by taking part in something powerful.

Join Jennifer Zamparelli and Team Coolmine for the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon this May 31st!
Whether you run, jog, or walk, every step helps change a life.

By joining Team Coolmine, you’ll be supporting individuals and families on their recovery journey. Let’s make every mile matter together.

For more information:
Email: MacDara O’Shea – macdara.oshea@coolminetc.ie
Phone: 086 066 2738

Run for Recovery. Run with Team Coolmine.

@‌vhiwmm .ie

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Everyone at Coolmine!

Today, we proudly celebrate all women, across our services, in our communities, and within our organisation. International Women’s Day is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and determination shown by women every single day, especially those navigating recovery and rebuilding their lives.

In 2025, Coolmine supported an incredible 1,342 women across our programmes:
- 83 women engaged in our residential treatment services
- 1,259 women were supported in day and community services

These numbers represent far more than statistics. They reflect stories of courage, of women taking brave steps toward healthier, safer, more hopeful futures, for themselves and their families.

Today, we also honour the remarkable women who work within Coolmine. Across our hubs, residential communities, family services, outreach teams, administration, and leadership roles, our female staff bring compassion, professionalism, strength, and heart to everything they do. They play a vital role in creating safe, empowering, and trauma‑informed spaces where recovery can flourish. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and the difference they make every day.

And to our female clients, past and present, this day is especially for you. Your perseverance in the face of stigma, barriers, and challenges unique to women is deeply inspiring. Your progress, your honesty, and your commitment to change light the way for others. We see your strength, and we celebrate it.

Here’s to the women who lead.
The women who care.
The women who heal, who grow, who rebuild, who rise.
The women of Coolmine and all women striving for the futures they deserve.

Happy International Women’s Day!

07/03/2026

Today, we celebrate all women everywhere, and especially the incredible women who are part of Coolmine.

From our Teaghlach Family Service in Cork, we want to shine a light on the amazing team who work tirelessly every day to support families impacted by substance use across the Southwest. Based in our dedicated family hub, the team provides a wraparound, holistic model of care for parents, children, and young people aged 3–18.

Today is the perfect moment to recognise the strong, dedicated, and passionate women who make this work possible. Their compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to children and families truly shape brighter futures. We are so proud to call them colleagues.

We also want to honour all of the women in recovery who walk through our doors. Their courage to seek support, face challenges, and strive for change, often while overcoming stigma and barriers unique to women, is nothing short of inspiring. Your strength lights the path for others, and today we celebrate you.

Here’s to the women who lead, care, create, support, heal, and hope.
Here’s to the women of Coolmine.
Here’s to women in recovery, writing new chapters every day.

Happy International Women’s Day!

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