Family Support
Loss and Bereavement Support
hospice-foundation.ie
Irish Hospice Foundation
Irish Hospice Foundation supports those coping with loss.
miscarriage.ie
Miscarriage Association of Ireland
Offering support and help for people who've lost a baby.
winstonswish.org.uk
Winston Wish
Charity for bereaved children. Helps young people re-adjust to life after the death of a parent or sibling.
Support and Advocacy for Children
barnardos.ie
Barnardos
Working with children and families offering wide range of services such as literacy support, representing children in court, coping with bereavement, lobbying and campaigning government.
childrensrights.ie
Children's Rights Alliance
Working to secure the rights and needs of children in Ireland. Supporting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
ncca.ie
National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
Supporting change in schools and education centres.
ispcc.ie
ISPCC - Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
The ISPCC works to stop discrimination and exclusion of children and to end cruelty and injustice to children.
ippa.ie
Irish Preschool Play Association
Committed to supporting its members in providing quality education, play and care for children.
playireland.ie
Suggradh – Celebrating the child's right to play
Promotes and protects children's play as a fundamental human right of all children in Ireland.
Parental Support and Information
parentline.ie
Parentline
Provide a confidential helpline for parents and guardians offering support, guidance and information.
Support for Lone Parent Families
dorasbui.org
Doras Bui - Parents Alone
Encourages social and economic independence and personal empowerment for one parent families. They offer training and support.
oneparent.ie
OPEN
National network of one parent families.Working at community level to ensure that one parent families get support and services they need.
onefamily.ie
One Family
Working with all members of one parent families: mothers, fathers, children, grandparents and step parents offering a range of services, support and information.
Support for Dads
fathers.ie
Families, Fathers and Friends
A charity providing specialised counselling, mediation, information, advice and educational workshops.They endeavour to provide supports that help unmarried, separated or divorced fathers play a fu
uspi.ie
Unmarried and Separated Fathers and Mothers of Ireland
A self directed voluntary organisation which provides an information and support service to unmarried and separated parents.
Support for Mums
cuidiu-ict.ie
Cuidiu - Irish Childbirth Trust
Education and support for parenthood. They offer antenatal classes, breasfeeding counselling, postnatal and parenthood support
lalecheleagueireland.com
La Leche Laegue of Ireland
Information and support for women who chose to breastfeed.
cura.ie
CURA
CURA is a voluntary organisation, which offers support and help to those who are faced with a crisis pregnancy.
aoibhneas.ie
Domestic Violence refuge
Respond to the needs of women and children suffering violence in their home. They operate a 24 hour helpline service, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
pnd.ie
Postnatal Depression Ireland
Provides support, help and friendship to those suffering with postnatal depression.
Health Related Websites
Mental Health Support
Medical Support
crc.ie
Central Remedial Clinic - Clontarf
Provides a range of specialised services for children and adults with physical disabilities.
hadd.ie
HADD Family Support Group
Resources for parents of children with ADHD in Ireland and the professionals who serve them.
jackandjill.ie
Jack and Jill Childrens Foundation
Provides care and support for children with severe neurological development issues, as well as offering some respite to the parents and families.
Maternity
imff.ie
Irish Maternal Foetal Foundation
Patient service centre adjacent to the Beacon Hospital in Sandyford. They offer ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis.
Education and Youth Websites
Youth Services
yapireland.ie
Yap Ireland working in partnership with young people, families and communities:
Addresses the needs of young people who are vulnerable to a range of negative life outcomes including, early school leaving, criminal activities, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, poverty, viol
preparingforlife.ie
Youth Work Ireland
Works to improve the quality of life for young people in the context of community based youth services.
Education
Community Information Websites
General Support and Information
citizensinformation.ie
Citizens Information
Provide comprehensive information on public services and the entitlements of Irish citizens.
daughtersofcharity.ie
Daughters of Charity
Provide a wide range of child and family services to promote human dignity, equality and acceptance.
fas.ie
FÁS - Irish National Training and Employment Agency
Operate training and employment programmes; provides a recruitment service to jobseekers and employers, an advisory service for industry, and supports community-based enterprises.
hse.ie
HSE - Health Service Executive
Information on health and social services including H.S.E. approved childcare facilities.
mabs.ie
MABS - Monetary Advice and Budgeting Service
MABS is a national, free, confidential and independent service for people in debt or in danger of getting into debt
nala.ie
NALA - National Adult Literacy Agency
Helping adults with literacy and numeracy difficulties.
svp.ie
SVP - Saint Vincent de Paul
Aims to tackle poverty in all its forms through the provision of practical assistance to those in need.
dublinsamaritans.ie
Samaritans
Confidential, 24 hour service, offering emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or dispair, including those which may lead to suicide.
Community Support and Information
darndalebelcampvc.com
Darndale Belcamp Village Centre
Provides a combination of integrated community services operating in and around the community of Darndale and Belcamp.
dnedrugstaskforce.ie
Dublin North East Drugs task Force
Promote awareness and understanding of drug misuse in the area. Offer support to drug users.
dnedrugstaskforce.ie
Northside Counselling Service Ltd
Providing a quality, accessible and low cost professional counselling service that meets the on going needs of the local community.
northsidepartnership.ie
Northside Local Employment Services
Provides a range of labour market guidance and placement services
paveepoint.ie
Pavee Point
Partnership of Irish Travellers and settled people working together to improve the lives of Irish Travellers.
sphere17.ie
Sphere 17 - Regional Youth Service
Provide an integrated, high quality youth service to young people 10-21 years in the Dublin 17 area reflecting their different interests, needs and age profile.
Turas Family Centre
Provides therapeutic and supportive services to individuals and families currently experiencing difficulties in their lives. Contact: 01 8678180
