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.

The West Clare Family Resource Centre is a community led organisation whose goal is to make West Clare a place where everyone is equally valued, included, safe and respected.
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

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...

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Cards 45

Cards 45

Cards 45. We have a lively group of people who meet every week and have a few games of cards. No money changes hands!! The only thing we share is the laughter.

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Baby & Toddler

Baby & Toddler

Baby and Toddler Groups provide a great opportunity for young mums who are new to the area to make new friends. All you have to do is "Just turn up", have a cup of tea or coffee. Contact us for details of schedule.

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Go For Life Exercise Games

Go For Life Exercise Games

Go for Life sessions are held at the WCFRC in Kilrush every. The key components of fitness for older people are: joint mobility (range of movement), aerobic fitness (of heart and lungs), balance and coordination (ability to maintain equilibrium), and muscle strength....

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Sit Fit

Sit Fit

Sit Fit Classes are held at the WCFRC and in Kilkee Community College weekly. Activities are designed around the key components of fitness for older people: aerobic fitness, range of movement, balance and coordination, and strength. Even from a chair it is possible to...

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Synergy Walking Group

Synergy Walking Group

This group is for all levels of fitness starting from the WCFRC in Kilrush. We meet for the walk and a tea or coffee afterwards. The fresh air and chats are good for our physical and mental health. It has social as well as physical benefits.

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SUPPORTS

Employability Clare

Employability Clare

For people with a disability or health condition who want to work. Employability Clare helps jobseekers find suitable work and support them in employment. There is an outreach service at our centre every Thursday morning. Please phone 065 684 4007 to make an...

Counselling

Counselling

We aim to make counselling affordable and available to all people in our community. We have counselors for adults and play therapy for children.

Additional Supports

Additional Supports

Are you or someone you know affected by drug misuse? The following supports are available and you can contact them directly: Bushy Park CSMT Ana Liffey Bedford Row

Clare Haven

Clare Haven

Clare Haven provide an outreach service in West Clare.To make an appointment contact Clare Haven on 065 684 2646.24 hour helpline is 065 682 2435.

MABS

MABS

Money Advice & Budgeting Service (MABS) are a free & confidential service available to all. They are in the West Clare Family Resource Centre on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 to 12:30. Phone phone 0761072430 for further information.