Selected by County: Kilkenny

Catchment area - New Orchard, Newpark Close, Lintown, Old Newpark
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
4 Youth Groups
Women's Back to Education Group
Men's Drop-in
Nifty Fifty Club
After school clubs
Support resident meetings (minutes, space and training)
Citizens Information Centre (CIC) - weekly
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) - four times a year
Drug Awareness Evenings
Parent & Toddler Group
Hosts the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
Health, Garda and Local Authority Clinic
Community Savings Bank
Summer Programmes
Young Mum's Group
I.T. Training (ECDL Test Centre)

Type(s): Family Resource Centre
Service Provider Type: Family Resource Centre (FRC)
Street address: Fr. McGrath Community Centre, St. Josephs Rd
County: Kilkenny
Phone number: 056-7751988
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 8/9.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 1.00pm
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Catchment area - Butts housing area and neighbouring disadvantaged areas
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
Groups for Women, Men, the Elderly, Travellers, people with a disability and/or Youth groups
After school clubs
Butts Women's Group
Men Alone Network
Men's Handball Group
Resident's Association
Disability Advocacy Service
Committee for the Elderly
Community Savings Bank Group
Multifaceted service with wide-ranging crèche, Children's, Youth, Parent, Community, Employment and Education programmes

We aim to provide support and counselling for the bereaved, or, those who are caring for people who are suffering from a terminal illness
One-to-one support and counselling for people of all ages and denominations
Talks and workshops for schools, parishes and other interested groups
Service is free but donations are accepted

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

Amber, Women's Refuge provides counselling for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
We are a 24 hour refuge and support service for victims of domestic violence, providing a safe environment where women can process information to assist in life changing experiences. Children can learn to express their hurt and anger in a supported environment.
Other services offered include:
             - drop-in service
             - 24 hour helpline
             - court accompaniment
             - aftercare
             - safety plans
             - outreach
             - personal action plans
Counselling is a a free service, while the refuge is available at a low cost

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Camphill Jerpoint, Thomastown
County: Kilkenny
Contact name: Inge Lange
Phone number: 087-3156727
Opening Hours: Flexible
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The aim of the group is to offer life-sharing residential/day care to people with special needs of all ages.
Our counselling service is open to people with or without special needs, from within and without the communities
The service is available either at a low cost (on a sliding scale based on ability to pay), or, free of charge (depending on circumstances)

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling,Marriage/Relationship Counselling
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Bishop Birch Training Institute, Nuncio Road,
County: Kilkenny
Contact name: Sheila Cantwell
Phone number: 056-7764700
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm & Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7.00pm - 9.00pm
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Loughboy Area Resource Centre aims to work with the community under the principles of empowerment, inclusion and participation, supporting those most in need
We seek to identify the barriers that exclude people from participating in community life, training, education and employment
The following services are also offered:
         - youth group and support programme
         - integrated childcare services
         - computer programmes
         - parent and toddler group
         - lone parents group
         - older people well-being group
         - health and nutrition programme
         - minority groups
The counselling service is available for free for residents from the target area of Loughboy, or, based on the clients ability, on a sliding scale, to donate a percentage of the fee (max €35)

Assist students in coping with bereavement and loss
Counselling is available on a sliding scale based on ability to pay
For further information on the Rainbows programme:
- Telephone: 01-4734175
- Website: www.rainbowsireland.com