07/10/2026
While serving a prison sentence, Sean was referred to Frontline Make Change’s Community Prison Links service. He spoke openly about his long history of substance use, the impact it had on his mental and physical health, and the strain it had placed on his relationships with his family.
Sean knew he wanted something different. With support, he began to build a plan for recovery and prepare for life after prison.
Following his release, he engaged with addiction support, one-to-one sessions and a residential recovery programme. Along the way, he also discovered new interests, developed skills and reconnected with his family.
Today, Sean has been drug-free for over two years.
He now supports others in recovery, facilitates support groups, has completed educational courses and is preparing to begin college.
For Sean, recovery has meant more than moving away from substances. It has meant rebuilding relationships, finding purpose and creating a future he can feel proud of.
His story is a reminder that change takes time, setbacks and challenges can be part of recovery, and with the right support, lasting change is possible.
If you or someone you know needs support, you don't have to face it alone.
Frontline Make Change’s Community Prison Links service is free, confidential and non-judgmental. Phone: 01 473 6502 / Email: [email protected]
