Selected by County: Roscommon

Catchment area - Boyle & environs (parts of Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim and Roscommon)
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 can be arranged in certain circumstances
Lone parent support groups
Groups for Women, Men, the Elderly, Travellers, people with a disability and Youth groups
After school clubs
Citizens Information Centre (C.I.C.)

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling,Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Marriage Preparation
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Knocknashee, Boyle
County: Roscommon
Phone number: 071-9663000
Opening Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday (closed 1-2)
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Catchment area - Boyle and environs (including parts of Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim and Roscommon)
One-to-one counselling services available at a low cost (having regard to ability to pay)

Type(s): Bereavement Counselling/Support,Child Counselling,Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Marriage Preparation
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Pound Street, Ballaghaderreen
County: Roscommon
Contact name: Ethna O'Grady
Phone number: 094-9861000
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm, some evenings till 8.00pm
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The Family Institute aims to provide a high quality, confidential and accessible family therapy and counselling service
We also provide related outreach and support services
Individual: relationship problems, grief, loss, depression, sexual abuse
Couples: conflict resolution, communication skills, separation etc.
Families: parenting issues, bereavement
Children: behavioural and emotional issues, bereavement, development issues
The service is available at a low cost, on a sliding scale based on ability to pay

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Child Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support,Rainbows
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: St. Patrick's Street, Castlerea
County: Roscommon
Contact name: Anne Hawkshaw
Phone number: 094-9620057
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm
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We aim to assist people who are disadvantaged and distressed by family matters, and help children who have experienced a loss through bereavement or separation
The service is available at a low cost
For further information on the Rainbows programme:
- Telephone: 01-4734175
- Website: www.rainbowsireland.com

Type(s): Marriage/Relationship Counselling,Child Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support,Rainbows
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Abbey Street, Roscommon Town
County: Roscommon
Contact name: Mary Lee
Phone number: 090-6625898
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm, counselling/psychotherapy early morning and late evening by appointment
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Vita House is a community and voluntary organisation, which responds to the needs of families in Co. Roscommon and surrounding areas. It offers a wide range of enrichment and educational programmes, workshops and seminars, services and supports, as well as professional counselling to families, individuals, couples and groups
We aim to address disadvantage in its many forms and maintain the focus on vulnerable/marginalised groups in research and in developing services
Family mediation
Support to family or child affected by domestic violence, and also one to one work with perpetrators of domestic violence
Parenting Assertiveness Skills Programme
Adult Education and Training
Positive Parenting - a facilitated supportive programme, empowering parents to deal confidently and effectively with the demands of parenting
Seminars and workshops promoting development of family and personal relationships
Outreach services
The counselling service is free to those who can't afford to pay. For those on a limited income we offer the service for a low cost, and for those who can afford to pay it is available on a sliding scale

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

Type(s): Child Counselling,Bereavement Counselling/Support
Service Provider Type: Counselling Organisation
Street address: Abbey St
County: Roscommon
Contact name: Liam Moroney
Phone number: 090-9678322
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm, after hours contact by phone
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Promotes independence and equality for people with disabilities
"Daybreak Solutions" - people with disabilities can visit us for a few hours to enjoy the company of others and avail of the range of activities we have on offer, including board games, computer classes, short walks and arts and crafts; this also offers some respite for carers
Information service provides much needed advice and assistance on issues such as benefits etc.
Provide a mini-bus service which is fully accessible - we will collect our clients and then bring them home
Counselling service is available at a low cost

We support adults to heal the loss and grief arising from a death, separation or divorce
The service is available for free

Voluntary and Community organisations invited to apply for Counselling Services funding 23.01.12
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Report on Households and Family Structures in Ireland 12.01.12
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