Davina's Ark

Davina's Ark A unique organisation dedicated to providing non-residential ‘after care’ services to individual

Inspired by the vision of Davina, a group of professional addiction counsellors resolved to set up a counselling service to aid and address the unmet needs of those in rehabilitation and their families. This gap as defined by Davina’s Ark is ‘that period during rehabilitation where people in addiction remain vulnerable, at risk of relapse and prone to self harm and even suicide’. Davina’s dream was to create an organisation which would provide professional services to bridge this gap. It would provide a supported pathway to recovery which would equip individuals with skills and renewed confidence and thus restore them to a full, active and purposeful role in society. Following Davina’s untimely death in June 2011 her colleagues and friends established ‘Davina’s Ark Aftercare Addiction Services’ as a legacy to fulfil her vision. The service now based at 22 Kilmorey Street Newry and operated by professionally qualified counsellors and support staff provides a safe and confidential environment for people in addiction and their families. Recognising the far reaching ‘ripple effect’ of addiction on a community Davina’s Ark extends its services beyond individuals and families into the workplace and wider community where education and awareness play a major role in the recovery and rehabilitation process. Davina’s Ark offers hope and new opportunity to the many in our society who are afflicted and or affected by the curse of addiction. A shocking and sobering truth is that alcohol and drug misuse in our society is one of the biggest public health issues we have to address. There is not a single family in our society that isn’t somehow impacted by the negative effects of addiction. The Davina’s Ark initiative is both visionary and socially innovative, the brainchild of one who found herself in the depths of ‘The unforgiving nightmare of addiction’ but who through determination battled her way back to recovery and rehabilitation and resolved to create opportunity for other sufferers.

29/01/2026

Lulu has candidly admitted she "thought she was a bad person" whilst grappling with her alcohol addiction.

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend the Civic Reception with NMDDC for the IPB Pride of Place 2025 award.
19/12/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend the Civic Reception with NMDDC for the IPB Pride of Place 2025 award.

Two of Davina's Ark young volunteers Sofia Scappaticci & Ludovica Ondei were delighted to attend the Respect Project eve...
09/12/2025

Two of Davina's Ark young volunteers Sofia Scappaticci & Ludovica Ondei were delighted to attend the Respect Project event held in The Canal Court in Newry.

03/12/2025

Every year ahead of our AGM, our Chairperson chooses a local charity to make a donation to on behalf of Newry Credit Union. This year, Sean was delighted to present Davina's Ark with a donation of £1,000 to help support the invaluable services they provide to support people in our local community who are affected by addiction 💙

Sean is pictured presenting the cheque to Rosemary from Davina's Ark.

Davina's Ark were delighted to receive a cheque for £1,000 from Newry Credit Union. Thank you very much for your kindnes...
28/11/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to receive a cheque for £1,000 from Newry Credit Union. Thank you very much for your kindness and generosity.

Davina's Ark attended the Su***de Postvention Shaping Prevention for The Future Together Forum hosted by Families Voices...
24/11/2025

Davina's Ark attended the Su***de Postvention Shaping Prevention for The Future Together Forum hosted by Families Voices in Belfast.

Pictured below. Siobhan O'Neill Mental Health - Champion for Northern Ireland , Orlaithi Flynn - Sinn Fein MLA, Dr Sharon McDonnell - Su***de Bereavement UK, Rosemary Rooney - Davina's Ark and Michelle Russell - Davina's Ark.

13/11/2025

Davina's Ark are delighted to win Pride of Place - Category 5 - Community Wellbeing Initiative (City) in Limerick, on the 7th November 2025.
Thank you to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council for nominating us and recognising the work that we do.

Congratulations and a great big thank you to Declan Hillen who ran his first Half Marathon in Manchester earlier in Octo...
30/10/2025

Congratulations and a great big thank you to Declan Hillen who ran his first Half Marathon in Manchester earlier in October and raised over £400 for Davina's Ark. Well done and thank you again.

24/10/2025

NOTICE OF AGM 2025
DAVINA’S ARK (AFTERCARE ADDICTION CENTRE)
Registered Office: - 22 Kilmorey Street, Newry, Co. Down BT34 2DE.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of the Organisation will be held on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 8:00pm.

Members are invited to attend the meeting in person at
22 Kilmorey Street, Newry, Co. Down, BT34 2DE.
However, numbers will be strictly limited, and access will be given only to those who have provided advance notice of their intention to attend in person.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Theresa O'Hagan (Chairperson)
Dated 24th October 2025

Those who whish to appoint a proxy to attend the meeting and vote on their behalf may also do so. Please note that a proxy need not be a member. All such proxies must be notified to the Board on or before close of business on Wednesday 12th November 2025. Proxy forms are available from reception.
Members wishing to attend the meeting in person must notify reception as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday 12th November 2025.
Members are also entitled to propose resolutions to be considered at the meeting. All such proposed resolutions must be submitted to the Board, in writing, on or before close of business on Wednesday 12th November 2025. If you wish to propose a resolution, please notify reception as soon as possible.

Charity No. NIC 100289

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend The Positive Ageing Day today at The Quays, Newry. It was great to engage with man...
23/10/2025

Davina's Ark were delighted to attend The Positive Ageing Day today at The Quays, Newry. It was great to engage with many members of the public, senior and younger along with Healthcare Professionals.

Davina's Ark were in attendance at the Recent Balance & Budget at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry meeting young citizens of...
17/10/2025

Davina's Ark were in attendance at the Recent Balance & Budget at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry meeting young citizens of the area.

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22 Kilmorey Street
Newry
BT342DE

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm
Sunday 8am - 10pm

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+442830279407

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