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 wa

s 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.

What a brilliant day! We are truly grateful to be one of Newry City Runners chosen charities. A special thank you to all...
28/05/2026

What a brilliant day! We are truly grateful to be one of Newry City Runners chosen charities. A special thank you to all the organisers and participants on a fantastic event. Well done everyone.

Davina's Ark are delighted to be chosen as one of Newry City Runners charities. Well done to everyone who took part on w...
27/05/2026

Davina's Ark are delighted to be chosen as one of Newry City Runners charities. Well done to everyone who took part on what must have been a very challenging day.

Davina's Ark were pleased to attend the Student Health & Wellbeing During Exam Period at Newry SRC today.
07/05/2026

Davina's Ark were pleased to attend the Student Health & Wellbeing During Exam Period at Newry SRC today.

A wonderful piece on Barry Bannon's great effort at this years London Marathon in todays The Newry Reporter.
06/05/2026

A wonderful piece on Barry Bannon's great effort at this years London Marathon in todays The Newry Reporter.

We are delighted to see in todays The Newry Reporter a report of Davina's Ark new awareness film, 'Impacts of Co***ne'.
06/05/2026

We are delighted to see in todays The Newry Reporter a report of Davina's Ark new awareness film, 'Impacts of Co***ne'.

Well done Barry we are all very proud of you. Thank you for all the work you do for Davina's Ark.
01/05/2026

Well done Barry we are all very proud of you. Thank you for all the work you do for Davina's Ark.

01/05/2026

This week's front page: The finishing line is in sight for Newry man Barry Bannon, as he is set to complete his 10k-a-day for 100 days challenge by running the London Marathon on Sunday.

If you would like to donate to Barry's cause, you can do so at: https://gofund.me/f5b12f665

01/05/2026
We are delighted to be chosen as one of Newry City Runners charities. Good luck to all who are running in the Newry Half...
22/04/2026

We are delighted to be chosen as one of Newry City Runners charities. Good luck to all who are running in the Newry Half Marathon on Sunday 24th May 2026.

Front page in todays The Newry Reporter an article about Barry Bannon and the great work he is doing for Davina's Ark.Go...
22/04/2026

Front page in todays The Newry Reporter an article about Barry Bannon and the great work he is doing for Davina's Ark.
Good luck in the London Marathon on Sunday Barry.

29/01/2026

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

Address

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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