Home Youth Liaison Officers work in primary and post primary schools in Sligo, North and South Leitrim. The service is now extended to Post Primary schools in Carrick-on-Shannon, Ballinamore and Mohill Community schools, and Drumshambo Vocational School.
Home Youth Liaison Officers ( HYLO) work in primary and post primary schools in Sligo, North and South Leitrim. Any young person can be referred to the HYLO for one to one support within the school system. The service also delivers tailored programmes in schools including Anti Bullying, Healthy Eating, Transfer Programme, Student Council, Mentoring.
Residential Breaks - Only for young people referred by Tusla. Summer Programmes - Only for young people referred by Tusla. Youth Support Workers - Only take referrals directly from Tusla.
- Sligo town and environs
- Sligo - north
- Sligo - south, east and west
- Leitrim - Carrick-on-Shannon and environs
- Leitrim - south
- Leitrim - north
The service has now extended to South Leitrim secondary schools namely Carrick On Shannon, Ballinamore and Mohill Community schools, and Drumshambo VS
- Service provided at above address
- Service provided at various locations throughout the area covered
Sligo and North and South Leitrim
- Free
- People can self-refer / access the service directly (without the need for a referral)
- Parents / guardians can refer
- Through GP
- Through schools
- Through Tusla Child and Family Social Workers
- Through other Tusla services (e.g. Education Welfare Service)
- Through HSE services
- Through other statutory services
- Through other community / voluntary service
- Under-16s need parental permission
- Primary school age (4-12 years approx.)
- Post-primary school age (13-18 years approx.)
Support Services
Information & Advice
General Services
Physical health & Disability
Counselling & Therapy
Education & Childcare
Youth Services & Activities for young people