Foróige Clubs are a safe place for young people to hang out, meet new friends and have a voice. What makes a Foróige Club different to other youth clubs is that it is run by the young people themselves. This allows them to believe in themselves, make decisions and practice leadership. The members of the Club elect a committee which includes a Chairperson, Secretary, Public Relations Officer and Treasurer. This gives them a chance to experience democracy first hand. The committee then works with the members and is supported by the adult club leaders to control and manage the club. This ensures that members are participating in activities they really want to do and will therefore get the most out of. Club members are 12 to 18 year olds from the local area. Certain clubs are targeted at younger members aged 12 to 14 years or older members aged 15 years to 18 years. Universal Service.
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Sligo School Completion Programme
The purpose of the School Completion Programme is to increase the numbers of at risk children and young people staying in school up to the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
The aim is to improve school attendance, participation and retention by supporting the development of social and emotional literacy; Strengthening transitions to post primary school making school more engaging for those at risk of disengaging; Providing academic or social -emotional coaching and mentoring when needed. The team works with a target group who are referred by school management and local agencies as outlined above.
HSE Young Person’s Alcohol & Substance Counselling Service
The HSE Young Person’s Alcohol & Substance Counselling Service provides assessment, treatment, support, aftercare, for individuals whose lives are affected by alcohol, illicit drugs, prescribed and over the counter medications for people resident in Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and West Cavan. Appointments are offered within community locations across the catchment area.
Mohill Family Support Centre
Mohill Family Support Centre provides support services for the local community and facilitates activities, classes and groups in the hall. We serve the people of Mohill and the surrounding areas, and also offer an outreach service to Ballinamore and Carrigallen.
We are based in the Canon Donohoe Hall, on Main Street, Mohill. Our office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm (closed for lunch 1-2pm).
Support Services
Some of the support services we offer to the local community:
- Advice & support for individuals and families
- Support Groups
- Counselling
- Art therapy
- Play Therapy
- Positive Parenting Programmes
- People Parenting Alone
- Personal Development Group
- Parent and Toddler Group
- Education & Training Programmes
- Men’s Group
- Women’s Group
- Carers Support Group
- School Uniform Co-op
Additional Activities: Foroige Youth Club and Youth Cafe. Hip Hop classes, Seanos Dancing and Music and Singing Lessons. Art workshops, Youth Discos and Summer Camps, Youth Cookery Lessons.
North Leitrim Men’s Group
We manage a community employment scheme aimed at working with vulnerable/isolated males. In line with the Department of Social Protection regulations we mostly work with men over the age of 25 years.
LAPWD Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities
We provide supports to people with physical and sensory disabilities to assist them live independently on their own, through targeted supports with care, transport and social activities.
Leitrim MABS
The Money Advice and Budgeting Service is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than twenty years.
MABS runs a Helpline (0818 07 2000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm) and also operates from more than 60 locations nationwide.
MABS is free, confidential and independent.
In Leitrim we provide support, advice and advocacy to anyone in financial distress. Occasionally we have an educational role which assists with budgeting and avoiding debt. We also support families by referring them to other agencies that provide assistance with income maximisation. By helping parents, this in turn helps children.
This service is universal.
HSE, Antenatal & Postnatal Services
We provide/support the following services:
Antenatal breastfeeding preparation course for pregnant women (and partners if desired). Young parents antenatal education programme. Post natal breastfeeding clinic. Breastfeeding support meetings in Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal.
HSE, Speech & Language Therapy
Speech & Language Therapy SLT provides a service to all clients referred with a speech, language, communication and /or swallowing problem. We work across Primary Care, Disability, CAMHS and adult services. The SLT works as a member of a team in assessing, diagnosing and managing the client’s presenting problem. The model of service offered includes one to one therapy, Group therapy, Parent training, Teacher training as/when appropriate. SLTs also assess and diagnose feeding/swallowing problems.
TUSLA Child and Family Agency – Training service
Through this service, training is delivered to all staff who work with children and families.
Work takes place at an inter-agency level and brings key agencies together for training.
