The West Clare Family Resource Centre is committed to promoting social inclusion, equality and empowerment of families and communities through building participation, teamwork and learning.
We do this through supporting families and communities to access social and educational opportunities, information and advice in a friendly, safe and confidential environment.
OUR ACTIVITIES
Community Work and Family Support
Strengthening Families Programme
West Clare Rural Women’s Network
One to One Support for Individuals
Food Bank
Crochet and Knitting
Education and Training Courses
Music Generation for Teenagers
Counselling and Therapy Service
Wellbeing and Personal Development
Celebrating/Marking International Women’s Day, International Day of the Family, Mental Health Week, 16 Days Opposing Violence Against Women
Some of our Weekly Activities
Music Generation for Teenagers
Teenagers from all areas of West Clare come together to create music and appreciate the process and skills involved. Through song writing, music technology and recording the creative sessions allowyoung people to explore alternative ways of communicating and...
Crochet & Knitting
Knitting and Crochet group meets every Monday from 11.30am to 1pm in the West Clare Family Resource Centre, which provides the opportunity to make news friends who share an interest. It also gives you some "me" time. The members help each other, share patterns, give...
SUPPORTS
Food Bank
We know that some people and families struggle to manage on a limited income and we, in partnership with the Simon community, provide basic food supplies once a month to those who need them. To register for this service please contact us and we will be happy to...
One to one support for individuals
We aim to support people through providing a non-judgemental environment where they can focus on issues affecting them at that particular time in their lives. We provide information as well as signpost and/or refer to other relevant agencies that might assist...
Counselling and Therapy Service
We provide low-cost counselling and play therapy through our Counselling and Therapy Service. We work with fully accredited therapists and offer a professional, confidential, ethical and client-centred service for adults and children in our community. All you have to...
Seniors Alert Scheme
West Clare Family Resource Centre facilitates The Seniors Alert Scheme is available for people over 65. We will complete the grant form with you to help you apply for a grant. The Seniors Alert Scheme is funded by Pobal. The Senior Alert Scheme...