DASH users to get support from fellow addiction charity

Wednesday, 30 September 2015 00:00

People who will be affected by the closure of DASH are being promised on-going help and support from another addiction charity.

The drug, advice, service and helpline will shut its doors in November saying its present financial situation has made the operation impossible.

The charity's one remaining member of staff will move to Motiv8 where they will continue to see previous service users.

Hazel Hannan is the chairperson of DASH - she's urging government not to overlook the charity next time it's awarding fresh contracts:

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