What's On at Dunlewey
Find out everything that is happening in Dunlewey!
Volunteers BBQ!
To celebrate our service users and volunteers, we organised a barbecue in their honour. Our intention was to demonstrate how much they mean to us, as well as to recognise their dedication and hard work in their recovery journey. The day was truly enjoyable, with excellent weather and everyone contributing to its success. It was a day filled with laughter, sunshine, and supportive peer interactions. Additionally, we had the opportunity to present certificates to participants of the Wellbeing Group, recognising their achievements after six weeks of diverse training. These certificates will support them in assisting others and in their own personal development. We again would like to thank all our service users and volunteers — you are the heart of Dunlewey.
We would also like to thank Camseng for the generous donation of supplying the burgers, Connor for the use of his bbq, Jim for all the cooking, Aisling for the soft drinks and Siobhan for the wonderful cheesecakes.
Well Done to Ashton!
Dunlewey would like to thank and congratulate Ashton for participating in the Belfast City Women's 10K on Sunday. Ashton’s goal was to raise £1,000, and she surpassed this target! We are very proud of Ashton and also appreciate her as a valued member of Dunlewey’s team of volunteers. Thank you once again, Ashton, and well done.
Volunteers Celebration Event
On Thursday 11th June, we hosted a celebration event in the beautiful Belfast City Hall.
We were joined by volunteers, family members, service users and group facilitators.
The event allowed us to celebrate our volunteers and the impact they have had across all Dunlewey services.
We also had the opportunity to showcase some of our creative writing and photographs that our creative therapy groups have been working on over the past 6-8 weeks.
Thank you to Volunteer Now for coming along and supporting the event and to Yellow Door for the delicious food.
Congratulations Emma!
Massive congratulations to our volunteer development officer Emma on completing her management in volunteer qualification, her dedication to supporting our volunteers is truly exceptional. The passion and commitment you bring to Dunlewey is inspiring.
Congratulations to the Dunlewey Wellbeing participants
The participants engaged in sessions covering healthy eating on a budget, during which each received a slow cooker as part of the session. They also attended sessions on managing emotions, physical activity with a cheeky ice-cream afterwards , and complementary therapy, with each participant receiving either a massage or reflexology treatment. The programme concluded with a fun and engaging goat yoga session. Working on your Wellbeing should be fun and engaging. Was a wonderful group that blended well
As part of the Dunlewey Wellbeing programme, the participants will have a six-week aftercare programme, during which they will gain experience through various training sessions designed to enhance their skills and build their portfolios for potential employment or personal development. This programme was generously funded by the Homeless Prevention Fund.
Dunlewey Welcomes Health Minister Mike Nesbitt
We were delighted to welcome Mike Nesbitt to Dunlewey Addiction Services, where he met with volunteers and service users to hear about the positive impact of our services and recovery programmes.
During the visit, we were also pleased to receive confirmation that Dunlewey has been awarded Department of Health core funding, helping us continue providing vital support to individuals, families, and communities across Northern Ireland.
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Gaming or Gambling Concerns?
Gaming or Gambling Concerns?
Free, Confidential Counselling for ages 11-17
Available in Belfast & South Trust areas
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Ashton Freel
Fundraiser
In June 2026, Ashton will celebrate 10 months of sobriety and has chosen to mark this incredible milestone by taking on their first ever 10km run. What began as a personal challenge has become something even more meaningful, as Ashton uses this opportunity to give back to Dunlewey Addiction Services - a service that has played a significant role in their recovery journey. Alongside the support of family and friends, Dunlewey has provided ongoing, compassionate care through counselling, regular check-ins, and programmes such as ARCH, helping to build connection and support long-term recovery. To show their appreciation and help others access the same support, Ashton has set a fundraising goal of £1,000 to support Dunlewey in continuing their vital work within the community.
Young People Gaming and Gambling
We are excited to welcome our new service Young People Gaming and Gambling! Get in touch if you think you or someone you know can benefit from this service.
