Directory of Services for Older People - Galway Healthy Cities Project

Tuam Social Service CouncilTel: 093 24577Social Service Centre, Dublin Road, Tuam, Co. Galway.Email: loretaslattery@eircom.netProvides meals on wheels, contact/visits to older people at home, housing projects,Tuam Voluntary Housing Association & Tuam Community Housing Association, AA,Information Service and Bereavement Support Group.West of Ireland Alzheimer Foundation – ‘Western Alzheimers’Tel: 091 565193 (Galway Branch)Colonial Buildings, Eglinton Street, Galway.Email: westalgalway@eircom.netWeb: www.westernalzheimer.ieWestern Alzheimer’s provides a range of person-centred services based on a ‘home-tohome’philosophy. All services are designed with people with alzheimers and theircarers in mind. This support can range from providing a listening ear to providingrespite, day care and in-home support.Western Region Drugs Task ForceTel: 091 480044Unit 6, Galway Technology Park, Parkmore, Galway.Email: info@wrdtf.ieThe Western Region Drugs Task Force was established to research, develop andimplement, using a partnership approach, a coordinated, regionally appropriateresponse to substance misuse.Western Traveller and Intercultural DevelopmentTel: 093 52515Bru Bhride, Church View, Tuam, Co. Galway.Young At Heart – Older Women’s Group. Activities include summer outings, ITcomputer skills, reminiscence therapy, ‘Go For Life’ exercise and Sli na Slainte – Walkthe Line.Williamstown Social ServicesTel: 094 9643063Kilbeg, Williamstown, Co. Galway.The services provided include laundry service, Christmas party and supports toindividuals and families.43