Directory of Services for Older People - Galway Healthy Cities Project
Directory of Services for Older People - Galway Healthy Cities Project Directory of Services for Older People - Galway Healthy Cities Project
Elm Tree Centre – ClifdenTel: 095 30930A range of services/therapies are provided to the service users of Elm Tree MentalHealth Day Care Centre which include, social skills, pottery instruction, art therapy,horticulture, literacy, numeracy, computer training, counselling and crafts. Thesetherapies assist service users to develop their skills and maximise their potential.Eyrecourt/Killimor Day CentreTel: 090 9675380The Square, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.The Centre operates daily with many activities provided and lunch served. Meals arealso delivered to people living at home alone who are unable to attend the Day Centre.Family Resource CentresThe aim of the Family Resource Centre programme is to combat disadvantage andimprove the functioning of the family unit. The programme emphasises involving localcommunities in tackling the problems they face, and creating successful partnershipsbetween voluntary and statutory agencies at community level.Aonad Resource Centre, The Square, Ballygar, Co. Galway.Tel: 090 66 24484Email: aonad@eircom.netARD Doughiska Family Resource Centre, Co. Galway.Tel: 091 567827 (West Training and Development Ltd.) Email: paul@ardfrc.comClann Resource Centre Oughterard Ltd., Oughterard, Co. Galway.Tel: 091 557633Email: clannres@gmail.comGort Family Resource Centre, Church Street, Gort, Co. Galway.Tel: 091 630902Email: administrator@gortfrc.comLoughrea Town Family Resource Centre Millennium House, Westbridge,Loughrea, Co. Galway.Tel: 091 871149Email: loughreafrc.eircom.netSolas Resource Centre, Main Street, Headford, Co. Galway.Tel: 093 36446Email: solasfrc@eircom.netFohenagh/Killure Senior Citizens CommitteeTel: 095 43413Fohenagh, Caltra, Ballinalsoe, Co. Galway.Provides activities for older people.27
Forum Connemara Ltd.Tel: 095 41064 / 41116Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway.Email: info@forumconnemara.ieWeb: www.forumconnemara.ieProvides social care programmes to tackle disadvantage and isolation amongvulnerable older people. Services for older people include meals on wheels, security,respite breaks, transport, carers support, lunch clubs, coffee mornings and the WarmerHomes Scheme.Friends of the ElderlyTel: 01 873185525 Bolton Street, Dublin 1.Email info@friendsoftheelderly.ieWeb: www.friendsoftheelderly.ieFriends of the Elderly is an Irish charity that brings friendship and social opportunities toolder people who live alone, especially those with mobility problems.Galway Centre for Independent LivingTel: 091 773910Unit 10, Town Park, Tuam Road, Galway.Email: info@gcil.ieWeb: www.gcil.ieWorks to enable people with disabilities to live meaningful independent lives.Galway ContactTel: 091 527581189 Corrib Park, Galway. Email: galwaycontact@eircom.netProvides a befriending service for Older People where a volunteer visits them in theirhome or nursing home. Organises a Morning Club every second Friday in Arus DeBrún. Also, install security alarms for those living alone (pendants/sensor lights etc).Galway Diocesan Family CentreTel: 091 565066Galway Diocesan Centre, Newtownsmith, Galway City.Web: www.pastoralcentre.ieThe Centre provides programmes and support services including two programmes,Rainbows and Beginning Experience, which aim to support those who are grieving dueto a death, separation or other painful transition.28
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- Page 18 and 19: Camus Day CentreTel: 087 2814481Ser
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- Page 23 and 24: CLÚID Housing AssociationsTel: 091
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- Page 36 and 37: MABS - Money, Advice and Budgeting
- Page 38 and 39: Multiple Sclerosis Society - Galway
- Page 40 and 41: Oughterard Meals on WheelsTel: 091
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- Page 44 and 45: Tuam Social Service CouncilTel: 093
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- Page 50 and 51: DentalTel: 091 546028HSE West, Shan
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Elm Tree Centre – ClifdenTel: 095 30930A range <strong>of</strong> services/therapies are provided to the service users <strong>of</strong> Elm Tree MentalHealth Day Care Centre which include, social skills, pottery instruction, art therapy,horticulture, literacy, numeracy, computer training, counselling and crafts. Thesetherapies assist service users to develop their skills and maximise their potential.Eyrecourt/Killimor Day CentreTel: 090 9675380The Square, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.The Centre operates daily with many activities provided and lunch served. Meals arealso delivered to people living at home alone who are unable to attend the Day Centre.Family Resource CentresThe aim <strong>of</strong> the Family Resource Centre programme is to combat disadvantage andimprove the functioning <strong>of</strong> the family unit. The programme emphasises involving localcommunities in tackling the problems they face, and creating successful partnershipsbetween voluntary and statutory agencies at community level.Aonad Resource Centre, The Square, Ballygar, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 090 66 24484Email: aonad@eircom.netARD Doughiska Family Resource Centre, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 091 567827 (West Training and Development Ltd.) Email: paul@ardfrc.comClann Resource Centre Oughterard Ltd., Oughterard, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 091 557633Email: clannres@gmail.comGort Family Resource Centre, Church Street, Gort, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 091 630902Email: administrator@gortfrc.comLoughrea Town Family Resource Centre Millennium House, Westbridge,Loughrea, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 091 871149Email: loughreafrc.eircom.netSolas Resource Centre, Main Street, Head<strong>for</strong>d, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Tel: 093 36446Email: solasfrc@eircom.netFohenagh/Killure Senior Citizens CommitteeTel: 095 43413Fohenagh, Caltra, Ballinalsoe, Co. <strong>Galway</strong>.Provides activities <strong>for</strong> older people.27