Will you keep our recovery services open for the coming year?
Today, you can help keep MQI’s recovery services open for the coming year so people can heal in safety, not on the streets.
Donate by phone
To make a secure donation over the phone, you can reach us during our office hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, at +353 1 524 0160. One of our dedicated fundraising team members will be happy to assist you and securely process your donation.
Donations hotline:
Donate by post
You can post a cheque, bank draft or postal order made payable to: Merchants Quay Ireland.
24 Merchants Quay, Dublin 8
Ireland, D08X7YK
Recovery can only happen when someone is safe.
At MQI, we provide vital recovery services to men and women who are in addiction.
For someone experiencing homelessness, recovery starts with basic human safety at Riverbank. It begins with a hot meal, a warm shower, and someone who listens without judgment. That single moment of compassion gives a person the strength to step into High Park and St. Francis Farm, our residential recovery programmes.
At Merchants Quay Ireland, we believe that nobody should face recovery alone, and we help people at every stage of their journey – from residential rehabilitation and healthcare to addiction counselling and aftercare services.
Your support opens the door to a safe bed, medical care, and daily counselling. Your kindness guides a person step by step to long-term recovery at High Park.
💌 Please make your gift today so we can safeguard a full year of recovery support.
Jack's Road to Recovery
Jack’s childhood was traumatic. His parents did their best to keep poverty and violence from their door, but they also fell victim to addiction.
Jack began using drugs when he was 11 years old. He was just a child. He wanted to escape his pain.
At 17, Jack was homeless. Sleeping on the streets of Dublin, he never felt safe.
“I couldn’t sleep for more than 20 minutes without waking up afraid. My shoes were stolen off my feet while I slept.”
– Jack, MQI Client.
Eventually, Jack found Riverbank. There, he found a hot meal, a change of clothes and support. For the first time, he felt that recovery from addiction was possible.
He is now halfway through his 14 weeks in recovery at High Park. Jack has been able to process his trauma, and look towards a brighter future. “I speak about my feelings. I didn’t do a lot of that growing up. I really enjoy the group therapy – we all look out for each other.”
High Park addiction counsellor Helen says, “I can see that Jack has confidence himself, he’s excited for his future. It gives me joy in my heart.”
What your kind gift provides
Support at Riverbank
At Riverbank, men and women can come in from the street and feel seen. Whether it’s a cup of tea, a hot shower or a change of clothes – Riverbank is a stepping stone to recovery for many.
Rehabilitation at High Park
For 14 weeks, our clients access trauma-informed counselling and group therapy. Men and women in High Park will also learn valuable life skills such as cooking – they learn to live independently and to believe in themselves.
Aftercare with supported housing (up to 6 months)
A safe place to live, relapse prevention supports, and the skills needed to live drug-free for life – especially vital for those without a home to return to.
Click to learn more about St. Francis Farm and High Park.
From Our Clients 💬
“I carried a heavy rucksack all my life. Day by day, I finally worked through it. Now I have a life worth living.”
Kian
MQI Client“For me, recovery is about living a life that I didn't think was possible."
Wesley
MQI Client“I understand myself now - and everyone here stuck with me all the way.”
Aoife
MQI ClientFrom Our Team 🌟
"My part is here at High Park, working with clients. Counselling them, helping them to unpack their trauma. And our supporters—their part is making places like High Park a reality. Your kindness is the heart of what we do.
When we all do our part, recovery works.”
