"The service has literally saved my life"

At first it was very tough, I was with the team but I didn't really want to be in it. But with patience and time from the team and the right mindset and advice, you can be in no better place to get help.

I was also in the Asha Centre with good people and staff and that helped me out greatly. I met people who were the exact same as me with similar problems or worse problems and that helped me to recognise that I can do this as well.

Staff attitude was excellent throughout my interactions with Asha Centre and Community Addictions Team. They helped get me into good habits like eating and washing on time, which means a lot to people who are dealing these sort of issues. When I first turned up I didn't care how I looked and getting that pride back was a big thing.

It was always a good feeling to get things off me chest with staff that I had developed relationships with including Eoin and Maria who were a great support and I felt listened to consistently. The service has literally saved my life, 2 years ago I was circling