Department of Social and Family Affairs
The Green Book 2002
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Services for Individuals & Families

Services for Community & Voluntary Sector
> Services for Individuals & Families > Pregnancy
>> PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY:

 

(See also under "Parenting", "Support Groups" and "Helplines")

 

CURA:

 

Tel: 021 4277544
34 Paul Street, Cork
e-mail: cura@iol.ie
website: www.iol.ie/cura

 

  • Crisis pregnancy counselling for pregnant girls and women and partners / parents / family
  • Free pregnancy testing
  • Drop-in centre and telephone helpline service
  • Information on accommodation and Social Welfare entitlements for pregnant girls and women
  • Schools' Awareness Programme for Transition Year students
  • Post-abortion counselling by appointment
  • Referral to adoption and fostering services is available

 

Life (Pregnancy Care Service):

 

Tel: 021 4270445 Fax: 021 4270609
123 Patrick's Street, Cork
e-mail: life@life.ie

 

Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. and
Saturday 2.00 p m. - 4.00 p.m.
  • Free pregnancy testing and confidential pregnancy counselling
  • Social Welfare advice for pregnant women and girls
  • Assistance for pregnant girls and women in relation to accommodation
  • Post-abortion counselling
  • Education programme to secondary schools

 


Bessborough Centre: Sacred Heart Society

 

Tel: 021 4357841 / 4357730
Sacred Heart Home, Blackrock, Cork

website: www.bessboroughcarecentre.ie

  • Accommodation and caring assistance for single pregnant girls and girls with young babies
  • 24-hour nursing service and counselling
  • Aftercare and education training are provided

 

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