Raphoe FRC Website
Check out our new website www.raphoefrc.ie for all the supports and service available within the Family Resource Centre
Planning for Autumn
Over the summer we have been busy bees getting ready for the Autumn Winter term, stay tuned for lots of new courses and activities in September! if there are any courses/classes you would like to see happening in the Resource Centre, please let us know! 0749145796/0873641503 Facebook: Family resource centre raphoe, www.raphoefrc.ie
Community Garda Drop in
The next community Garda drop in will be held on Wednesday 17th August 2022 from 6-7PM, no appointment necessary just drop in to the Centre if you need any forms/passports signed or need some advice.
Raphoe Men’s shed
The men’s shed meet every Thursday at 12 in the shed! (Beside the family resource centre) If you have a few hours to spare why not call in and meet the guys and enjoy a cuppa and a chat! For more info contact Marie on 0749145796
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
Alone
ALONE is an organisation that enables older people to age at home.
I recruit, train and support Volunteers for our Telephone Support and the Visitation and Befriending Service, which is where a volunteer gives an hour a week of their time to provide companionship to an Older Person either in person, or over the phone. We currently have many older people across Donegal in need of our services.
Would you be willing to provide companionship or be able to make calls to Older People once a week? ALONE are seeking volunteers all over Donegal.
Full training and support provided. For more information, please contact Catherine on 086 0753868 or at catherine.gallagher@alone.ie If interested, please sign up on our website: https://alone.ie/volunteers/
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 onThursday nights for all LGBTIQ+ young people and their friends!
Raphoe Walking Group
Raphoe Walking Group meet every Thursday morning at 10.30am, here in the FRC. During August the group are hoping to walk in some of the beautiful scenic spots within the county! 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
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 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.
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 were 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