This week’s Raphoe Community Notes have been published.
Raphoe FRC Website
Check out our new website www.raphoefrc.ie for all the supports and services available within the Family Resource Centre.
We are currently making plans for our Autumn programme and are interested to hear what you would like to see happening in your community? What programmes would you like to participate in or new skills that you would like to learn? Please call in and speak to Laura or Marie on your ideas or send us a private message on facebook or email us at info@raphoefrc.ie
Community Garda Drop in
Community Garda drop in clinic will take place at Raphoe Family Resource Centre on Thursday 16th June 2022 from 6PM to 7PM. If you need forms/passports signed or stamped or information and guidance why not pop in! No appointment necessary.
S.T.A.R.T Project
Would you like to talk to someone about your concerns around drugs/alcohol?
Free, confidential – non-judgemental service providing up to date information and practical supports, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness practices, Brief Solution Focus Therapy and the Smart Recovery Principles. Drop in Group/Individuals every Monday 10am-12pm in the Raphoe Family Resource Centre.
Letterkenny C.D.P is a community Development Project providing a Community Response to Alcohol/Drug misuse throughout Co. Donegal.
We provide non-judgemental support guidance and education to drug/alcohol users, their families and the community. Contact our Outreach worker for the Finn Valley area, Karen Gallen on 087 388 5080
Kids Arts and Crafts Club
Arts and crafts for primary school students continues every Tuesday from 5pm – 6pm in the Raphoe Family Resource Centre. Cost is €2. For more information contact Marie via call/text/WhatsApp on 0873641503 or email on info@raphoefrc.ie
Programme Facilitators
We are looking to add to our list of programme facilitators particularly for children and young people in areas such as music, yoga, crafts and messy play. Please get in touch via email info@raphoefrc.ie or WhatsApp!
Breakout Raphoe
Breakout every Thursday from 4 – 6PM in the Family Resource Centre. We are delighted to welcome new and existing members to our new Raphoe group.
A safe place for LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends. To book contact breakout@donegalyouthservice.ie /Pearl Johnston 0860776813. Raphoe Family Resource Centre offering a safe space on alternate Thursday nights for all LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends!
Little Smiles with Big Dreams Baby & Toddler Group
Baby and toddlers is now back running every Wednesday morning in the Suile Hall from 10:30am to 11:30am. Light snacks will be provided for the kids and a cup of tea for the adults. Cost is €2 per family, Everyone is welcome.
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group meet every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC. Come along and join the group for a walk and a cuppa!!
Family Support
As a parent or guardian, parenting is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do, however the Family Resource Centre recognises at times life throws up challenges and these can be overwhelming. Some examples of the support we can offer; making routines, establishing boundaries and dealing with challenging behaviours.
The Family Resource Centre can help through listening ear, parenting programmes, one to one support, and a drop-in clinic to offer support on issues that are affecting home life.
We also provide sign posting or referrals to other services. For any further information please call Laura our family support community development worker on 08733350658.
Helping Hands Scheme
Do you live alone or are no longer in a position, due to age or disability, to carry out odd jobs?
Raphoe Family Resource Centre, supported by DLDC Tus Scheme have a helping hands project where odd jobs can be carried out such as grass cutting, path clearing, tidy ups, painting etc. Only outdoor work is permitted. If you would like to find out more please give us a call on 0749145796/0873641503
Seniors Alert Scheme
Raphoe Family Resource Centre is registered under Pobal’s Senior Alert Scheme to provide personal alarms to those over 65 years living alone for significant periods of time during the day, or is a carer to someone else in their household.
The purpose of the scheme is to enable older persons of limited means to continue to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind providing them with a free personal monitored alarm which can be worn as a pendant or around their wrist like a watch.
If you feel you or someone you know would benefit from this scheme please contact us on (074) 9145796 or 0873641503 for more information or to make an application.
The Volt House Raphoe
Monday Pilates 7 -8pm
Wednesday Kids Rinka class 6 – 6.45
Yoga 7 – 8pm
Thursday Pilates 7.30 – 8.30
Friday Hip Hop 7 – 8pm for ages 5 and up, 8 – 9pm for age 8 and up
Spaces available on classes and for class info please contact Reception on 074 9173966.
We also have a writers group that meet fortnightly ‘The Diamond Writers’
Ideal Office space available to rent at competitive prices,
Suile Centre Hall available for classes, gatherings, community functions etc. It is also available to hire for kids parties with great facilities within.
Reception is now OPEN until 5pm every day and Friday 4.30pm, for all your admin needs, Photocopying, Printing, Laminating, typing, Curriculum Vitae’s etc.
