Mevagh Family Resource Centre notes
TÚS Community Employment Scheme Vacancy (19½ hrs) A part-time vacancy exists in Mevagh Family Resource Centre for an Administrative Assistant. Candidates must be in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance for at least one year. To confirm eligibility or for further details, contact: Áine Uí Rabhartaigh on 087 2366912 or email a.uirabhartaigh@udaras.ie
Introduction to Menopause – FREE Course. Increase your understanding of the symptoms, causes and stages of the menopause. It offers information on treatments and supports available to help you manage menopause. This event will take place in Mevagh FRC on Thursday 27th October @ 7pm – 9pm, to book your place please Tel: 074 9155055. Booking is essential.
Healthy Me Workshop – A FREE vibrant and engaging mental health promotion programme for parents/carers will be held in Mevagh FRC on Tuesday 8th November @ 7pm – 8:30pm. Trauma informed mental health awareness, increase your awareness of signs/symptoms of mental ill health, learn self-care techniques, understand our children’s Healthy Me Programme and find out about sources of supports. Please contact the centre to book your place, Tel: 074 9155055.
Baby Massage – 4-week FREE programme, facilitated by Emma Boyle starts on Tuesday 8th November from 11am – 12:30pm, suitable for babies 0 – 7 months (pre-crawlers). To book you place, Tel: 074 9155055.
Senior Alert Scheme – a personal monitored alarm for people aged 65+, of limited means. It enables older people to live securely and independently in their homes. The installation and equipment is free and if you connect to a landline, the monitoring is free for the first year. Charges apply to alarms set up via Sim Card). Part funded by Pobal. Please contact the centre for more information. Tel: 074 9155055.
Busy Bees Parent, Baby & Toddler group – This group is aimed at parents/carers and children 0-5 years old. We meet every Friday 10am – 12pm. €3 per family.
Ukrainian Donations: Please note that for the time being, we are no longer accepting donations.
Other Notes
Milford Citizens Information Service is available on 0818-075450 or drop into the Public Services Centre, Mon. to Fri. from 9:00am to 4:30pm. If you need information on your rights & entitlements including; Budget Changes, Fuel Allowance, Medical Cards, Housing Grants, Insulation & Energy Grants. All public service application forms available, assistance with form filling and letter writing, Advocacy etc. We also cover Consumer Rights & Entitlements, HSE Entitlements, Social Welfare, Education and Local Authority related issues.
