Selected by County: Donegal

Family Mediation Service (FSA)

Type(s): Family Mediation
Service Provider Type: Family Mediation Service (FSA)
Street address: 3rd Floor Riverfront House, Pearse Rd, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Phone number: (074) 9102240
Opening Hours: Mon, Tues & Wed 9am to 1pm; 2pm to 5pm,

Family Resource Centre (FRC)

DONEGAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Eskeside Bungalow, New Row, Donegal Town
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9725337
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Donegal Town to Ballintra, Inver and Barnesmore
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Intercultural Women's Group
  • Men's Group
  • Social Dancing for the Elderly
  • Youth Drop-in Centre
  • Donegal Writers Group
  • Knitting Club
  • After school clubs
  • Regional Employment Services
  • Indoor Bowls
  • Outreach Clinic - first Thursday of every month
  • Computer suite with broadband (FREE)
  • Typing, photocopying, laminating and binding
  • Meeting Room

DOWNSTRANDS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: The Dolmen Centre, Portnoo
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9545879
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Ardara, Narin, Portnoo, Rosbeg and Glenties
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Groups for Women, Men and Youth groups
  • After school clubs
  • Other activities include: kids computer classes, badminton, and summer schemes for all ages
  • We can provide a mobile I.T. unit of 13 laptops and a wireless printer to groups/schools to facilitate courses, projects, etc.

DUNFANAGHY COMMUNITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Main Street, Dunfanaghy
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9136548
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 3.00pm Friday (closed each day 1.00 - 2.00pm for lunch)
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Dunfanaghy
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Youth Groups
  • Care of the Aged Group 
  • Active Age Group 
  • Women's Group

MOVILLE & DISTRICT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: 2 Montgomery Terrace, Moville
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9385548
Opening Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Other details:
  • Catchment area - East Inishowen
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Women's, Men's and Youth groups
  • Cancer support groups
  • Aspergers and Arthritis groups
  • Alcohol and Drug Awareness groups
  • Summer Projects
  • Youth Drop-in and youth drama
  • Parents and toddlers group

THE FORGE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Main Street, Pettigo
County: Donegal
Phone number: 071-9861924
Opening Hours: 9.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Pettigo, Templecarn, Grousehall, Kesh, Belleek
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Two Women's Groups, Men's Groups, Carer's Group and a Youth Group
  • After school clubs
  • AA
  • Rural on-line library service
  • GAA
  • Community events
  • Community secretarial services including: internet access, computers for kidz programme, cross community and cross border support.

CARA HOUSE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Market Square, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9123986
Opening Hours: Weekdays: 10am to 4pm, Evenings: Mon-Thurs 7 to 10pm, Saturdays: 11am to 4pm
Other details:
  • Catchment area: Letterkenny urban and rural
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Groups and Drop-in facility for specific interest groups
  • After school clubs
  • Amnesty International meetings

MEVAGH FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Áras Rosgoill, Downings, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9155055
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Rosgoill, Carrigart, Downings, Glen
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Groups for Women, Men, Carers and Youth groups
  • Mevagh Organisation for Disability Awareness
  • Craft Groups
  • Groups for Newcomers
  • Book Club
  • After school clubs
  • Co Donegal Adult Learner Guidance
  • Information Officer - Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG)
  • Administration Services
  • Internet Access
  • Library

RAPHOE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Unit 3, Marathon Building, William St, Raphoe
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9145796
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday (groups may meet after those hours)
Other details:
  • Catchment area - Raphoe and surrounding area
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Young Mother's Group
  • Women's Group
  • Men's Initiative Group
  • Support for 'Friday Club' for older people
  • 'Making Choices' programme for people with a disability
  • Comprehensive Youth programme
  • Monthly Citizens Information Centre (CIC) in-house
  • Referral system for MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service)
  • AA meet weekly
  • Developmental support offered to resident's groups
  • Transport service (mini-bus)
  • Community café
  • Outreach Centre in social housing estate
  • Laptop Computer suite
  • Facilities for children's birthday parties
  • After school clubs

ST. JOHNSTON & CARRIGANS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Chapel Road, St Johnston, Lifford
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9148551
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 11.00pm
Other details:
  • Catchment area - St. Johnston/Carrigans wider area of east Donegal
  • Information, advice and support to target groups and families in the area
  • Practical assistance to community groups such as training, information and advice
  • Education courses and training opportunities
  • Childcare facilities for those attending courses provided by the project
  • Lone parent support groups
  • Women's and Men's groups
  • Over 50s Wednesday Lunch Club
  • Craft Group
  • Youth Project
  • Group for people with a disability
  • After school clubs
  • Services eg: C.I.C, MABS, AA, resident meetings etc.
  • St. Johnston & Carrigans FRC offer a wide range of community education programmes in response to locally identified needs.
  • We are a certified Centre for Learning with the standard required for delivery of 3rd level courses in conjunction with Letterkenny Institute of Technology
  • Awarded an Aontas Star Award in 2009 for a mens minibus driving course which has targeted at men who were unemployed, underemployed or had left school early with no formal qualifications.  The Accelerate programme offered Fetac level 3 in English, Maths, Basic Computers, Personal Effectiveness, Safepass, Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling, Midas, Pasrs and Meeks which are now compulsory requirements for a Minibus Driving Licence
  • We also work with the local social services committee to deliver a meals on wheels service to people who are confined to their home and isolated through age or disability
  • In 2006 St. Johnston & Carrigans FRC were awarded the Excellence through People FÁS award for their commitment to training and education in the workplace

Counselling Organisation

RAPHOE DIOCESAN PASTORAL CENTRE

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Pastoral Centre, Cathedral Square, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Contact name: Sr. Mary O'Donovan
Phone number: 074-9121853
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Other details:
  • Family Ministry Support and Development Group aims to:
             - support all families - married, single and adoptive
             - provide counselling to children and adults
             - support bereaved families, especially those bereaved by suicide
             - offer Rainbows bereavement care for children who are
             grieving because of death or separation
  • Bereavement talks and seminars to schools and communities
  • Most of our services are available for free - if the client can afford to pay, a fee of €5 to €20 per counselling session will be accepted (sliding scale based on ability to pay)
  • For further information on the Rainbows programme:
             - Telephone: 01-4734175
             - Website: www.rainbowsireland.com

ACCORD INISHOWEN

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Marriage Preparation
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Pastoral Centre, Barrack Hill, Carndonagh
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9374103
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.30am - 12.30pm
Other details:
  • ACCORD aims to help couples initiate, sustain and enrich their marriage and family relationships
  • Other services offered:
             - marital sexual therapy
             - fertility and well-being service
             - marriage enrichment
             - schools programme
  • Counselling - the service is based on the client's needs rather than their ability to pay.  A contribution is requested if the person or couple can afford to make one
  • Marriage Preparation - a course fee applies but the service is free if the couple cannot afford to pay

RAINBOWS TWIN TOWNS

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: 15 Blackrock Drive, Ballybofey
County: Donegal
Contact name: Nuala Mullin R.S.M.
Phone number: 074-9132721
Other details:
  • Rainbows is a peer support group for young people who would like the chance to talk about how it has been to have a death in the family or a parent leave home
  • The service is available for free
  • For further information on the Rainbows programme:
             - Telephone: 01-4734175
             - Website: www.rainbowsireland.com

AIDS HELP NORTH WEST

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Mount Southwell, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Contact name: Mary Bryson
Phone number: 074-9125500
Opening Hours: Monday & Thursday 10.00am - 1.00pm, out of those hours by appointment
Other details:
  • Provide support to those affected by HIV, and their partners and families, for as long as is required

ACCORD DONEGAL TOWN

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Marriage Preparation
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Upper Main St, Donegal Town
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9723944
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm
Other details:
  • ACCORD aims to help couples initiate, sustain and enrich their marriage and family relationships
  • Other services offered:
             - marital sexual therapy
             - fertility and well-being service
             - marriage enrichment
             - schools programme
  • Counselling - the service is based on the client's needs rather than their ability to pay.  A contribution is requested if the person or couple can afford to make one
  • Marriage Preparation - a course fee applies but the service is free if the couple cannot afford to pay

ACCORD LETTERKENNY

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Marriage Preparation
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9122218
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm
Other details:
  • ACCORD aims to help couples initiate, sustain and enrich their marriage and family relationships
  • Other services offered:
             - marital sexual therapy
             - fertility and well-being service
             - marriage enrichment
             - schools programme
  • Counselling - the service is based on the client's needs rather than their ability to pay.  A contribution is requested if the person or couple can afford to make one
  • Marriage Preparation - a course fee applies but the service is free if the couple cannot afford to pay

MOVILLE AND DISTRICT FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling,Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: 2 Montgomery Terrace, Moville
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9385548
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Other details:
  • Catchment Area - East Inishowen
  • Counselling services provided at a low cost

RAPHOE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Unit 3, Marathon Building, William Street, Raphoe
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9145796
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (office hours) - open later where needed

DONEGAL FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Eskeside Bungalow, New Row, Donegal Town
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9725337
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 1.00pm
Other details:
  • Counselling service is available free of charge

DOWNSTRANDS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Child Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: The Dolmen Centre, Portnoo
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9545879
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Other details:
  • The service is available at a low cost but no person will be turned away due to income or lack thereof

LIFELINE INISHOWEN

Type(s): Child Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: 1 New Park, Carndonagh, Inishowen
County: Donegal
Contact name: Mary Doherty
Phone number: 074-9373337
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 1.30pm
Other details:
  • Inishowen Women's Outreach aims to identify and respond to the needs of women and children in the rural area of Inishowen, who are subjected to violence and abuse in the home
  • Other services on offer:
                   - helpline
                   - information and support
                   - court accompaniment
                   - advocacy
                   - training for staff, volunteers and service providers
  • Counselling service is available at a low cost of €5

DONEGAL YOUTH SERVICE

Type(s): Child Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: 16-18 Port Road, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Contact name: Lorraine Thompson / Gareth Gibson
Phone number: 074-9129640 / 074-9129630
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm
Other details:
  • Donegal Youth Service aims to:
                 - actively target and meet the needs of all young people, 
                 especially those who are at risk or experiencing disadvantage
                 - support, promote and celebrate the positive 
                 contribution of young people, volunteers and youth workers in 
                 shaping their communities
                 - enable young people to participate in decision making
                 processes
  • Other service offered include:
                 - loft health cafe
                 - youth outreach project
                 - drop-in service
                 - community employment scheme
                 - youth information
                 - daybreak (early school leavers project)
                 - planet youth project
                 - youth links project
                 - information
  • Service is available for free

LETTERKENNY WOMEN'S CENTRE

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Port Road, Letterkenny
County: Donegal
Contact name: Mary O'Donnell
Phone number: 074-9124985
Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Other details:
  • The Women's Centre provides a place where women can pursue their own development in a safe, caring and relaxed environment
  • Women's Health and Family Planning Service
  • Listening service
  • Crisis pregnancy counsellor based in the centre
  • Our counselling and listening services are offered for free
  • Women's health clinics are free to medical card holders, smears are free to all

SOLACE DONEGAL CANCER SUPPORT

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Rainbows
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: St. Joseph's Avenue, Donegal Town
County: Donegal
Contact name: Sr. Magdalene Moore
Phone number: 074-9740837
Opening Hours: Monday 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Tuesday & Thursday 10.30am - 12.30pm, Wednesday 8.00pm - 10.00pm, Friday 11.00am - 12.00pm
Other details:
  • We offer emotional support and practical help, in total confidence, to people with cancer, their families and friends
  • Bereavement counselling - individuals, families and groups
  • Rainbows group therapy for young people who have suffered loss
  • The service is available for free

ST. JOHNSTON & CARRIGANS FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Child Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Chapel Road, St. Johnston, Lifford
County: Donegal
Phone number: 074-9148551
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 11.00pm
Other details:
  • All counselling services are available for free
  • We are currently in the process of setting up a Rainbows site which will offer Rainbows support to families in the area
  • Staff within the FRC have the training to provide a listening ear service when required