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"Asha has saved my life"

About: Addiction services / The Asha Centre

(as a service user),

Hello :)

To anyone reading this I just want to start of by saying that Asha has saved my life. I came here through my support worker in Woodlea house, Derry. I had hit rock bottom with my alcohol and drug addiction and had lost who I was as a person. My boys were removed from my care and I couldn't see a way out or had any hope of getting my babies home, but Asha saved me and helped me realise I was worthy and capable of getting all that I'd lost back. The staff here are amazing and they gave me the tools to use and carry on to the outside.

I felt lost and broken. They helped me get my confidence and self esteem back and supported me through every obstacle and days I felt like giving up.

To anyone struggling with addiction, and feels like there is no light at the end of the tunnel, then Asha is the place for you.

They are absolutely amazing, and I am so grateful to each and every staff member for their part in my journey here in Asha.

I will never forget the incredible impact yous have had on my life.

Thank you :)

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Response from Eamonn Duffy, Asha Inpatients Ward Manager, Adult Mental Health Inpatients - Addictions Service, Western Health and Social Care Trust 2 days ago
Eamonn Duffy
Asha Inpatients Ward Manager, Adult Mental Health Inpatients - Addictions Service,
Western Health and Social Care Trust

I am the ward manager for Asha Inpatient Detox.

Submitted on 05/12/2025 at 15:28
Published on Care Opinion at 15:28


Dear 'statusfn55'

I would like to personally thank you for your very kind piece of feedback submitted via the Care Opinion platform.

It is especially inspiring to read about your progression via Woodlea House, then The Asha Centre. Your story will help to reassure others who are maybe ambivilant about taking the steps to come to the Asha Centre for help. I have also made the Asha team aware of your very kind comments.

On behalf of the Asha team, I want to wish you a joyful xmas period and continued recovery.

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