Services in Sligo and Leitrim for
children, young people and families
Sligo Traveller Support Group Ltd offer a range of supports as it is a community development organisation. The main focus of the work is improving traveller health.
Our main aim is to establish a voice for the local Traveller community in Sligo – to address issues of importance such as accommodation, health, youth, child care, education, training and employment and to counteract the causes and effects of prejudice and discrimination.
”Guidance facilitates people throughout their lives to manage their own educational, training, occupational, personal, social and life choices so that they can reach their full potential and contribute to the development of a better society” National Guidance Forum Report 2007. Leitrim Adult Educational Guidance and Information Service provide personal, educational and vocational guidance and information which supports learners to make informed decisions about their future. The service is impartial and takes a person-centred approach. What is discussed is treated with confidentiality unless a situation of danger is revealed or where the law requires the Guidance Counsellor or Information Officer to inform others.
WHAT IS INVOLVED FOR THE YOUNG PERSON?
The young person will meet with a qualified Guidance Counsellor for approximately 1 hour. There may be further follow up meetings as agreed with the young person and depending on their individual needs. The young person may avail of meetings with a Guidance Information Officer who provides impartial and accurate information on local, regional and national education and training opportunities. Where possible we request parental/guardian permission to attend the AEGS, however we recognise the young person’s right to provide his/her own informed consent to guidance. The service is available to young people over the age of 16 who are not currently registered or attending any training or education such as post primary schools, Youthreach centre, training centres etc.
We provide youth activities through Youth City from ages 8 to 17 years. This includes educational programmes such as active citizenship, nutrition, gardening, computers, sports activities, arts and crafts. We also host educational programmes for adults (computers, home maintenance, cookery).
We have one programme, TAPPED (Technical and Personal Pre-employment Development) which is targeted at young unemployed men (18-35 years) from the Regeneration Area. TAPPED is a personal development course that uses car maintenance as a tool to deliver the project.
We provide space for a Public Health Clinic once a week; a Counselling Service in the therapy room and outreach service for those experiencing difficulties with substance abuse and their families (adults only).
DVAS services are targeted at women in Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan who are experiencing or have experienced domestic violence. Our awareness work is targeted at the general public and training is provided to practitioners in relevant statutory, community and voluntary organisations. Domestic Violence Advocacy Service is a non- governmental organisation working for the rights of all women and children affected by domestic violence in Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan. DVAS provide support to women who experience domestic abuse and other forms of gender based violence through a range of free, confidential and accessible front-line services that focus on maximizing women and children’s safety, DVAS provide emotional support, information provision about a range of rights, entitlements and options open to women, risk assessment, safety planning and advocacy on a one to one basis to women at risk. This can be accessed by women through our helpline, at one to one support sessions in DVAS bases in Sligo and Carrick on Shannon, or on outreach visits in a safe and confidential locality close to where the woman lives. DVAS also provide a Court Accompaniment service and short term crisis accommodation in the DVAS Safe House service. A new service providing self help groups for survivors of domestic abuse will start in September 2015. DVAS also carry out awareness raising activities on the issue of violence against women and work to influence relevant institutions in Sligo, Leitrim and West Cavan to ensure that women and their children have access to their human rights, safety, accountability and justice.
Childhood Days is a service for children with disabilities which provides care, activities and outings for children with disabilities.
Leitrim Development Company is a community led Local Development Company. We deliver a range of rural, social and economic programmes at local level across County Leitrim. We support communities, individuals and businesses to increase their economic sustainability and improve their quality of life. Supports include capital grant aid, technical assistance, guidance and mentoring, information and support, training opportunities and development initiatives.
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Tusla – Child and Family Agency Social Work department caters for families and children where allegations of abuse and neglect have been made. The main task is to safeguard and protect children believed to be at risk of abuse and neglect. The service targets families and children only in level 3 to 4 of the Hardiker Model.
Samaritans provide free confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Our service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We are open and available to anyone, of any age, who may feel the need to talk about something that is bothering them. Samaritans offer a non-judgemental and confidential service. So no matter what you may have done, or what ever life may have done to you, you can Talk To Us
Freephone: 116 123
Email: Jo@Samaritans.org
Bodywhys supports individuals with an eating disorder. We have a helpline open at specific times Mon-Fri and also on Sunday. There are also support groups for over 18’s; support email and online support for under 18’s and another for over 18’s. All information about our services can be found on www.bodywhys.ie.
The Sligo, Leitrim Early Intervention Team for Children, delivers an interdisciplinary service to children with complex developmental needs in the 0-6 year age group. The Team aims to work in partnership with families/guardians on their journey through assessment, diagnosis and intervention, to enable each child to reach their potential.
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