Carlisle House is a substance use
residential treatment centre located near central Belfast, offering a 34-day therapeutic rehabilitation program in collaboration with the Belfast and Northern Health and Social Care Trusts.
Carlisle House is focused on supporting individuals through every stage of their recovery journey. They provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs, working alongside local Community Addiction Teams to offer access to
detox services when necessary. Each person is assigned a Link Worker who helps guide them through the process. Carlisle House offers a wide range of therapies, from individual and group counseling to creative outlets like art and music therapy. Their
holistic approach also includes eco-therapy,
family therapy, and even filmmaking and nutrition programs.
Carlisle House offers an aftercare program to support individuals post-treatment, including a weekly RECONNECT group, up to 12 individual and family therapy sessions, and fitness-focused activities like spin classes. The goal is to help participants maintain their recovery in a supportive environment while reinforcing the progress they've made during treatment.
Yes, Carlisle House provides lunch and dinner as part of the program, with a focus on a healthy lifestyle. Breakfast and supper can be self-prepared, and vegetarian options are available.
Yes, visitors are allowed during designated times, with up to 2 visits per week. Visits are restricted during the first seven days, and arrangements can be made for children or clergy visits.
Participants are not permitted to leave the Centre, except for approved appointments. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted upon return.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Carlisle House provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)