SUPPORT GROUPS:

(See also under "Counselling" and "Helplines")

Alliance Centre for Sexual Health:

Tel: 021 4275837 Fax: 021 4274370 Helpline: 4276676
16 Peter Street, Cork
e-mail: alliance@eircom.net
website: www.alliancecork.com

• Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30 am. - 4.00 pm.
• 'One 2 One': (A Helpline run specifically for young people by young
  people, offering information and support concerned with drugs or
  Sexual Health matters)
• Offers national Sexual Health/AIDS Education and Training Service
• Free Sexual Health advice and information
• Respite public services to individuals or families affected by HIV
• Public library covering all aspects of Sexual Health

AIDS / HIV Family Support Group:

Tel: 021 4551331 Freephone: 1800232320 MacCurtain House, 21-22 MacCurtain Street, Cork
e-mail: aidscork@eircom.net
website: www.aidsireland.com

• Support and counselling offered to AIDS / HIV sufferers and their families
• Regular hospital and home care visits
• Assistance with Social Services
• Education and advice on AIDS / HIV

Alzheimer Society of Ireland:

Tel: 021 4391960 Fax: 021 4391693
Cork Branch, Unit 2 N.O.F. Commercial Centre
Kilnap, Mallow Road, Cork
e-mail: alzheimercork@eircom.net

(See also under "Health Care")

C.O.F.F.A. :

Tel: 021 4307850
Church Street, Shandon, Cork

• Daycare and Community Nursing are provided on Thursday also

AWARE - Defeat Depression:

• Meeting: Tuesdays 8 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Support group for sufferers of depression and manic depression
• Separate group for family and friends held at 8 p.m. in the centre on the first and third Tuesday of each month
• National office organises the national campaign for DAWN, DAISY DAYS and BEAT THE BLUES

Bereaved Parents Support Group - The Compassionate Friends:

• Irish voluntary non-denominational organisation offering friendship, support and understanding to those suffering bereavement, especially child loss
• Everyone is welcome

The Carer's Association:

• Provide support to family carers

Cleft Lip & Palate Association Cork Branch:

• Information and support to new parents over the first days and weeks, and later at surgery time
• Parents in similar situations help by visiting, listening, telephoning and sharing, and also by giving support and reassurance
• For feeding advice on bottles, teats, etc. contact 021 4506639
• The committee meets bi-monthly in Cork University Hospital
• Public lectures are held throughout the year

Cork Domestic Violence Project:

• Voluntary service providing one-to-one and group counselling for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence
• Appointments are necessary

Cork Gay Community Project:

• Gay men's health project: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Parenting: Support group for parents of gay or lesbian children. C/o Gay switchboard Tel: 01 8721055
• Youth: Unite - gay and lesbian youth group (Tel: 021 4278470 office hours)
• Information service / Newspapers (Gay Community News - 01 6719076)

(see also under" Addiction","Counselling", "Gender" and "Helplines")

Comfort for Cancer:

• Wednesday mornings 10.30 a.m.
• Second Wednesday of every month 8 p.m.
• (Charleville Tel: 063 - 81588, Clonakilty Tel: 023 - 48219)

• Shared feelings are better than emotions bottled up
• Mutual support group for persons who have, or who have had, cancer
• Also for their family members and other interested people

Cork Alliance for Justice & Social Care:

Cork Social & Health Education Project:

• Runs training courses in personal development, group work and facilitation skills
• Arranges short courses for community groups on such subjects as Family Communication, Self-esteem, women's health & well being
• Men's issues · Intercultural awareness · Empowerment for Older People Managing stress in our daily lives, children, bullying etc.
• Courses on developing people's training and planning skills
• Older peoples peer advocacy service
• Low cost counselling referral service

Grandparents Obliterated:

• Support group for grandparents denied contact with their grandchildren through marriage / relationship breakdown

Irish Friends of the Suicide Bereaved:

• Support group for family, relatives and friends of people who have committed suicide

Irish Red Cross Society:

Mnà Feasa:

• Helpline…Support Group…Counselling Support…Accompaniment Services
• Confidential Helpline: Monday - Thursday 10 am -2 pm. & Tuesday 8 pm.-10 pm
• Appointments available to meet women on an individual basis
• Outreach support e.g. accompanying women to court's, Garda Stations and/or Hospitals
• Weekly support group
• Crisis Counselling Service
• Awareness raising and public education work
• Training programme for new volunteers

N.A.S.C. (The Irish Immigrant Support Centre):

• N.A.S.C. works with asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants
• NASC, (the Irish work for link) aims to establish links between the immigrant and Irish communities, voluntary and statutory services and the general public
• Services include free legal advice, welfare information and English classes

Schizophrenia Ireland:

• Voluntary group representing the interests of people with Schizophrenia and their relatives
• "Phrenz" support group for people with Schizophrenia and related mental illnesses
• Relatives' support groups
• Information service, public awareness, family support courses

SHINE:

• 2nd and 4th Friday of every month for people suffering from Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa
• 3rd Friday of every month for relatives/friends of the above Time: 7 pm.-9 pm

Victim Support:

• Emotional support group for victims of crime
• Support for families of murder victims
• Court witness support
• Tourist victim support service
• Anti-Bullying Programme
• Referral to specialist agencies if required

(See also under "Helplines")