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Older People
| Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Alone | Support older people who are socially isolated, homeless or living in poverty or crisis. Four main services are provided – support coordination, befriending, housing with support and campaigns for change. | Olympic House, Pleasants Street, Dublin 8. | 01 679 1032 | hello@alone.ie | www.alone.ie | Launched a Covid19 support line for older people in collaboration with the Department of Health and HSE |
| Seniorline | A national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Also advocates nationally for older people in Ireland, representing their needs, concerns and wishes to media, the general public, politicians and key stakeholders. | 1800 804 591 (10am to 10pm) | www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline | With the growing number of calls concerning Covid19, all callers will be given the most up to date guidance as recommended by the government. Information will be Updated Daily | ||
| Friends of the Elderly | Provide a wide range of social programmes for older people who would benefit from a friendly chat or a social outing. Volunteers provide companionship, support, social engagement, inter-generational activities and community-based services. | 25 Bolton Street Dublin 1 | (0) 1 873 1855 | info@friendsoftheelderly.ie | www.friendsoftheelderly.ie | Have increased their Friendly Call Service and are providing food hampers, as the demand for their services has greatly increased. |
| Safeguarding and Protection Team | HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams take reports of abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults and provide help. | Ms. Siobhan Nunn, Beech House, 101-102 Naas Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare. | 045 920410 | Safeguarding.CHO7@hse.ie | Have increased outreach to vulnerable people as in this difficult time older people are vulnerable to issues such as financial abuse and payment of bills. | |
| Dementia Carers Support Group in Ballyfermot | 07669 55295 National Alzheimer Society helpline 1800 341 341 | www.alzheimer.ie/service/support-group/ | All support groups suspended until further notice |
Mental Health
| Focus | Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Adult mental Health Services | Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Adult mental Health Services | Multidisciplinary team for modest to severe mental health difficulties (inclusding counselling and psychology services). Access to these services through GP referral. | Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. | 07669 56100 or 07669 56066 | Adult Mental Health Services | ||
| Adult mental Health Services | Rainbow Clubhouse | A community of people experiencing mental health difficulties working together towards recovery. | Cherry Orchard Hospital Campus, Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 07669 55453 or 087 099 6636 | rainbowclubhouse@eve.ie | www.facebook.com/rainbowclubhouse | Telephone outreach only. |
| Adult mental Health Services | EVE Tuiscint HUB: | Support adults with Aspergers Syndrome or High Functioning Autism to live their lives based on their own personal goals. | EVE Tuiscint, 124E Emmet Road, Inchicore, Dublin 8. | 01 709 3424 | tuiscint@eve.ie | EVE Tuiscint | Closed until further notice. Still available by phone, social media and email. |
| Child Mental Health Services | Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Ballyfermot | Provide specialist mental health treatment and care to young people up to 18 years of age through a multidisciplinary team. | Linn Dara Inpatient Unit CAMHS Ballyfermot Rd, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 07669 56500 or 07669 56520 | CAMHS | ||
| Child Mental Health Services | Psychology Drop in Clinic | Psychology Clinics for parents or carers who have concerns about their child’s behaviour, development, adjustment to life changes etc. Consultation for parents by appointment only. The last Monday of the Month 9.30-12 | The Maple Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 07669 55292 | |||
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | Pieta House Ballyfermot | Provide a professional one-to-one therapeutic service for people who are experiencing suicidal ideation, people who have attempted suicide and people who are engaging in self-harm. A doctor’s referral or a psychiatric report is not required. | Pieta House Ballyfermot, Canon Troy House, Chapelizod Hill Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 623 5606 (Ballyfermot centre ) Helpline (24 hrs) 1800 247 247 text HELP to 51444 | Email mary@pieta.ie leaving your name and contact details and they will get back to you. | Pita House Ballyfermot | Phone based support only for all clients. Contact the centre to confirm your appointment time with the therapist They will work with you over the phone. If it is your first time calling a therapists will explain how they can support you over the coming weeks. |
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre | Contact Frances | Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 4147 | info@ballyfermotfrc.com | BFRC | |
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | The Bungalow Resource Centre / Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre | Contact Marie | 28 Elmdale Drive, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 01 623 1367 | The Bungalow | ||
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | St Matthew's Family Resource Centre | Contact Mary | St Matthew's Family Resource Centre, 5 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 | 01 626 8370 | saintmatthewsfrc@gmail.com | Closed Until Further Notice. | |
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) | This is a short-term counselling service for people with mild to moderate psychological difficulties. It provides up to 8 counselling sessions with a professionally qualified and accredited counsellor or therapist for medical card holders who are 18 years of age or over. Contact Fiona Murohy, Co-ordinator for South West Dublin, Kildare and West Wicklow | Kilnamanagh-Tymon Primary Care Centre, Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. | 01 921 4792 | CIPC | ||
| Counselling support in the Ballyfermot Area | Connect Counselling | Free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect in childhood. (6-10pm, Wednesday to Sunday) | 1800 477 477 | admin@connectcounselling.ie | Connect | ||
| Helpline | Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | National organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a National 24-Hour Helpline, one to one counselling, court accompaniment, outreach services, training, awareness raising and lobbying. | McGonnell House, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. | 1800 778 888 (24 Hour Helpline) | info@rcc.ie | DRCC | National 24-Hour Freephone Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 77 88 88 will remain open. For exiting clients, yu therapist will be in touch shortly. For new cleints email counselling@rcc.ie to arrnage an appointment. Contact the Helpline to discuss court and sexual assualt tratement unit accoompaniments. Training for new volunteers, education and training and office visits have been suspended. |
| Helpline | Samaritans | Provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. 24 hour helpline and face to face listening service available. | 112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. | 116 123 (24 Hour Helpline) | jo@samaritans.ie | Samaritans | Face to face support in local branches and volunteer training suspended until further notice. Resources on looking after yourself while self isolating available on the website. |
| Helpline | Aware | Provides support to people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. | Aware Head Office, 9 Upper Lesson Street, Dublin 4. | 1800 804 848 (10am - 10pm Daily) | supportmail@aware.ie | Aware | All support and self care groups suspended. Spring education programmes suspended. |
| Helpline | Victim Support | Support, inform and listen to victims of crime and all those impacted by crime. | 116 006 Text: 085 133 7711 Mon- Fri 10am to 5pm Sat 2pm to 4pm | info@crimevictimshelpline.ie | Victim Support | Helpline is operating its regular hours for phone calls, emails, and texts. |
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| Helpline | Grow | Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health difficulties. | 199 Kylemore, Road Drummfinn | 1890 474 474 | Grow | Group meetings suspended until further notice. |
Domestic Violence
| Category | Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Domestic Violence support | Inchicore Outreach Centre | Provides Information and support to women experiencing mental, physical, financial or sexual abuse | 01 454 5239 | inch.outreach@hotmail.com | Inchicore Outreach Centre | Outreach visits suspended. Continue to respond to phone calls, emails and social media contact. Contact them whatever way you can and if it is safe to leave a message they will return your call as discreetly as possible Contact mobiles 0863957296 and 0858331191 |
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| Domestic Violence support | Saoirse Women's Refuge, Tallaght | Short term refuge accommodation for women and children suffering domestic abuse. 24 hour helpline also provided. | Saoirse Women’s Refuge, PO Box 10819, Tallaght, Dublin 24. | 01 4630000 (24 Hour Helpline) | helpline@saoirsewomensrefuge.ie | Saoirse Women's Refuge | |
| National Helplines | Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | National organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a National 24-Hour Helpline, one to one counselling, court accompaniment, outreach services, training, awareness raising and lobbying. | McGonnell House, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. | 1800 778 888 (24 Hour Helpline) Text service for deaf/hard of hearing 087 9597980 Online chat 7 to 10pm Wed - Fri | info@rcc.ie | DRCC | National 24-Hour Freephone Rape Crisis Helpline 1800 77 88 88 will remain open. For exiting clients, yu therapist will be in touch shortly. For new cleints email counselling@rcc.ie to arrnage an appointment. Contact the Helpline to discuss court and sexual assualt tratement unit accoompaniments. Training for new volunteers, education and training and office visits have been suspended. |
| National Helplines | Women's Aid | Provide helpline, support and court services for female victims of domestic violence. | 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2. | 1800 341 900 (24 Hour Helpline) | helpline@womensaid.ie | Women's Aid | Dolphin House Drop In support suspended. Support for those applying for DV orders continuing by phone 089 2214636 Mon - Fri 9.30 to 4.30pm. Face to face meetings and court accompaniments suspended. Phone support continues. |
| National Helplines | Anyman | Support for male victims of domestic violence. Provide specialist counselling, practical information and advice on legal options. | St. Anne's Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath. | 01-5543811 | crisis@anyman.ie | Any Man |
Addiction Services
| Category | Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Local Addiction Services | Ballyfermot Advance Project | Support and services for people who are Drug and Alcohol Users and those affected by Drug and Alcohol Use. Counselling, Drop In centre, family support, outreach centre, etc. | Le Fanu House 3b Le Fanu Road Ballyfermot, Dublin 10, D10XF29 | 01 623 8001 | Ballyfermot Advance | Drop in still open for showers and food for homeless service users. Needle exchange, brief interventions, outreach as needed and one to one support by telephone. New referrals can access by telephone. | |
| Local Addiction Services | Ballyfermot Social Intervention Initiative | Provides support, information and advocacy for individuals and families experiencing a number of issues including homelessness and housing | 83 Cherry Orchard Crescent Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10 | 01 626 7041 | bsii@eircom.net | 1 to 1 support by phone. | |
| Local Addiction Services | STAR Realt Beag Ballyfermot STAR | 7 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 | 01 623 8002 Family Support 0876433369 | Ballyfermot Star | Remote keyworking where possible. One to one appointments where needed. Safeplan support for vulnerable women. Support to secure food for clients. Self referrals accepted by telephone. | ||
| Local Addiction Services | Fusion | Provide support to those with addiction issues living in the community or in prison - keyworking, counselling, holistic therapies and group work addressing both therapeutic and social skills. Supported Community Employment also available. | Cherry Orchard Health Centre, Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin D10 AA25. | (01) 623 1499 / 087 961 3272 | info@fusioncpl.com | Fusion CPL | Full time hours still in place. Keyworking and contact with service users by phone. Assessments ongoing. Prison links ongoing via email. Open to new referrals by phone. |
| Local Addiction Services | Matt Talbot Community Trust | 77 Colepark Dr, Drumfinn, Dublin 10, D10 EH34 | Mark Kavanagh - 0857650021 Grainne Jennings - 0857650019 | mark.kavanagh@matttalbot.org grainne.jennings@matttalbot.org | One to one keyworking on site by appointment. Remote keyworking where possible. Online support and outreach to all participants. In the process of setting up online counselling support. | ||
| Local Addiction Services | Job Plan | Bridging course for people coming from a background of drug use who are interested in exploring options around re-entry into work. | 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 6235612 | info@bcpartnership.ie | BC Partnership | Mondays - Personal support with Counsellor by phone. Wednesdays - Keyworker session by phone and follow up on issues raised. |
| Local Addiction Services | Liberty Recycling | Non-profit organisation that funds rehabilitation services and provides Dep of Social Protection sponsored training for people affected by drug use. A social enterprise recycling used textiles and provides practical work experience. | Unit D1C Bluebell industrial Estate Off Kylemore Road Dublin 12 | (0)1 419 3999 | info@libertys.ie | Liberty Recycling | Service is closed. |
| Local Addiction Services | HSE Addiction Services - Adolescent Service | Support and Treatment for Young People and Families from Ballyfermot, Clondalkin, Palmerstown, Lucan and Inchicore: Advice, Support, Assessment, Counselling, Family Therapy Professional Consultation Medication(if required) | Bridge House Cherry Orchard Hospital Dublin 10 | 01 7955693 | 1-1 support, new referrals and risk assessments by phone. Available 3 days during the week. | ||
| Local Addiction Services | HSE Drug Treatment Service (Aisling Clinic) | Methadone Maintenance Programme, Counselling, HIV/HEP C and STI testing, Community Welfare Officer support, Alcohol Programme for clients on Methadone Programme, Drug Liaison Midwife and referrals to Detox or Residential Rehabilitation programmes | Primary Care & Mental Health Centre Ballyfermot Road D10 | 01 645 0565 | New referrals and initial assessments by phone only. Open 9am -12pm, 2pm - 4pm and 5pm - 7pm. | ||
| Helplines and support groups | Drugs/HIV Helpline | Provide support, information, guidance and referral on anything to do with substance use and alcohol. | 1800 459 459 (Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm) | helpline@hse.ie | HSE | ||
| Helplines and support groups | Gamblers Anonymous | Support programme for anyone struggling with gambling addiction | 01 8721133 | Gamblers Anonymous | All GA meetings are closed until further notice. Video / Audio Meetings taking place every 2nd day @ 8pm (24/3, 26/3, 28/3, 30/3, 1/4, ......) : Zoom Meeting ID: 562 517 2299 (hosted by Ronan). Please note that the Zoom ID is open and people can use it at any time for a video chat. Every day @ 1pm and most evenings @ 8pm: Phone (01) 9079710 Pin no. 446112# (hosted by Tony) |
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| Helplines and support groups | Al-Anon & Alateen | Offers understanding and support for families and friends of problem drinkers in an anonymous environment | (01) 8732699 10am-10pm 7 days a week – 365 days a year. | Contact by email through the website. | Al Anon Ireland | Many support meetings have been temporarily suspended. Check website for more details. | |
| Helplines and support groups | National Family Support Network | Self-help organisation that respects the lived experiences of families affected by substance misuse. Supports the development of family support groups and networks throughout Ireland. Resources for family members, family support groups or facilitators. | 5 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1,5 Gardiner Row, Dublin 1, | 01-898 0148 or texting SUPPORT with your name and number to 087-966 0671 | info@fsn.ie | Family Support Network | Working remotely to the best of their ability. Updated list of nationwide support still in operation due this week. |
Children Families
| Category | Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Family support services | Family Support Service | A family support worker works with the family in their own home on a range of practical issues including: budgeting, parenting, managing routines, self esteem and support with attending appointments. Referral only service. | Social Work Department, Bridge House, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 766955587 | lorraine.gannon@tusla.ie | Still receiving professional referrals over the phone. Families are receiving support over the phone and activity packs are being delivered. | |
| Family support services | Barnardos Family Support Project | Offers information, help and support to children, young people and their families in the Cherry Orchard area. | 21 Cherry Orchard Ave, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 01 626 1985 or 01 626 1986 | info@cherryorchard.barnardos.ie | Barnardos | Supporting clients over the phone. National telephone and email support service for parents 1800 910 123 between 10.00am and 2.00pm Monday to Friday or by emailing parentsupport@barnardos.ie. |
| Family support services | Familibase | Familibase provides a range of family services including affordable childhood care and education, family support interventions as well as youth and community supports. | Blackditch Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 654 6800 | info@familibase.ie | Familibase | |
| Family Resource Centres | Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre (and Meals on Wheels service) | Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre | Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre, Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 4147 | info@ballyfermotfrc.com | Ballyfermot FRC | |
| Family Resource Centres | Cherry Orchard Family Resource Centre (The Bungalow) | Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre | 28 Elmdale Dr, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 01 623 1367 | The Bungalow | ||
| Family Resource Centres | St. Matthew's Family Resource Centre | Promotes and enhances the personal, social, educational and economic development of the individuals and families who participate in the activities of the Centre | 5 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 8370 | saintmatthewsfrc@gmail.com | St Matthews | |
| Traveller Projects | Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project (BTAP) | BTAP is a traveller specific community development organisation. It works with Travellers to design and implement programmes to enhance skills, abilities and leadership capacity to address issues which affect their lives. | Ballyfermot Family Resource Centre Lynches Lane Ballyfermot Dublin 10 | 01 6264166 | adminbtap@eircom.net | BTAP is closed but staff are working remotely providing telephone support. Can be contacted through Shay L'estrange on 087 6412557 | |
| Service for Young People | Ballyfermot Youth Service | Provides a range of services to the young people of Ballyfermot: Outdoor Education programmes, Drop in Information centres, Music and Arts programmes, access to the European Youth in Action programme and a Drugs Peer Education programme. | Head Office, 41 Decies Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Information Centre, 3 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Gurteen Youth Club, Gurteen Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 Adventure Centre, 42 Canal Walk, Park West Ind. Est., Dublin 12 | Head Office 01 623 1431 Information Centre 01 623 7401 Gurteen Youth Club 01 605 5011 Adventure Centre 01 612 0948 | info@ballyfermotys.ie | BYS | |
| Service for Young People | Candle Community Trust service | Addressing the needs of ’at risk’ young people. Provides educational and personal/social developmental programmes and modules. | Lynches Lane, Ballyfermot Rd, Dublin 10 | 01 626 9111 | info@candletrust.ie | Candle Trust | |
| Service for Young People | Youthreach Ballyfermot | Education and training programme aimed at unqualified early school leavers. | 49 Rossmore Avenue, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 | 01 623 1055 | Youth Reach Ballyfermot | ||
| Service for Young People | Cherry Orchard Integrated Youth Service | Equine Education and Training Centre, Cherry Orchard Green, Ballyfermot Dublin 10, | 01 6209160 | Cherry Orchard Equine Centre | Workers engaging with young people online using Whatsapp, Instagram, TicToc etc. Online gaming also available. | ||
| Service for Young People | A.B.L.E. Project | 201 Decies Road, Ballyfermot, D10. | 01 620 3994 | info@foroige.ie | |||
| Community Centres | Orchard Community Centre | Provide a range of sporting, cultural and recreational activities and courses for all age ranges including parents, toddlers, children, adults and senior citizens. | 10 Cherry Orchard Grove, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 01 626 5655 | administrator@cherryorchard.ie | Building closed for the forseeable future. Foodbank also shut down. | |
| National Family Support Organsiations | One Family | Ireland’s national organisation for one-parent families. Provide support to all members of one-parent families and strives to achieve equality and social inclusion for all families in Ireland. | 8 Coke Lane, Dublin 7. | 1890 662 212 or 01 662 9212 | info@onefamily.ie | One Family | Tips for managing shared parenting during COVID-19 available on the website. |
| National Family Support Organsiations | St. Vincent De Paul | Offer direct, personal assistance to people in need. Provide a wide range of services for vulnerable people through local offices, shops, resource centres, housing, daycare, holiday schemes etc. | National Office, SVP House, 91-92 Sean MacDermott Street, Dublin 1. | 01 884 8200 | info@svp.ie | SVP | Requests for support with food will be directed to directed to a co-ordinator for the Ballyfermot area and vouchers can be sent by post. |
| National Family Support Organsiations | Parent Line | Support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. | 1890 927 277 or 01 8733500 | info@parentline.ie | Parent Line | Website under construction. Helpline available as normal. | |
| Supports for Young People | BeLonG To Youth Services | National organisation supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI+) young people in Ireland. | Parliament House, 13 Parliament Street, Dublin 2. | 01 670 6223 | info@belongto.org | BeLonG To Youth Services | Face to face services are now closed. still providing the Monday Chats Service for information, referral, and advice. This will be provided by email, sms, phone call, or video conference. To arrange a Monday Chat please use the ‘contact us page‘. Crisis counselling service run in partnership with Pieta House will continue to operate digitally. |
| Supports for Young People | Child Line | Listening service for all children and young people (under the age of 18) in Ireland. Private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. | 1800 666 666 (24 Hour Helpline) Freetext 50101 | Live messaging service available on www.childline.ie/login | Childline |
Info, Advice and Advocacy
| Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | |
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| Citizens Information Ballyfermot | Provides free confidential information, advice and advocacy on all rights and entitlements. This includes support with entitlements for illness and or carers payments. Medical Card Forms and support to complete forms is also available. Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri 9.30-4.30, Wed 2-4.30 Closed for lunch 1-2pm. Free Legal Advice Service Every Tuesday 7pm-8pm. No appointment needed, however advise to arrive early to put your name down on appointment sheet left at main building reception. | Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre Ballyfermot Road Ballyfermot Dublin 10 | 0761 07 5000 | ballyfermot@citinfo.ie | Ballyfermot CIC | Information is still available by phoning Ballyfermot CIS on tel: 0761 07 5000 or the national helpline on tel: 0761 07 4000. If you don't speak to someone directly, leave your contact details on the voicemail and you will be called back. Please note the person calling you may be calling from a private number. There is also a new national email address to for any queries you may have either about COVID-19 or anything else: covid19@citinfo.ie |
| Dublin City Council (DCC) Ballyfermot | Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 | 01 222 4660 | ballyfermot.areaoffice@dublincity.ie | DCC Local Office | Information and support available by phone on tel: 01 222 4660 and email: ballyfermot.areaoffice@dublincity.ie | |
| Intreo | Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports. It provides practical, tailored employment services and supports for jobseekers and employers. | Rossmore Avenue, Dublin 10. | 01 616 0300 | cwsballyfermot@welfare.ie | Ballyfermot Intreo | 25/03/2020: Not able to get through on the phone. Sent email. |
| MABS | Provide a money advice and budgeting service. Support to negotiate with creditors or advise on personal insolvency options is also available. | Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10 | 0761 07 2800 | helpline@mabs.ie | Ballyfermot MABS | Service still in operation remotely. Calls being re-directed to mobiles. |
| National Advocacy Service | Provides a free and confidential advocacy service to adults with a disability, aged 18 years and over. | C/O Citizens Information Board, George's Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2. | 0761 07 3000 | Contact through the website. | National Advocacy Service | |
| Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership | Provides guidance, employment, wellbeing and lifelong learning support services as well as working to empower local people to advocate on their own behalf and exercise their full citizenship rights. | 4 Drumfinn Road, Ballyfermot Dublin 10 or 201A Decies Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 623 5612 (Drumfinn Office) or 01 623 8088 (Decies Road Office) | info@bcpartnership.ie | BC Partnership | |
| Threshold | Campaign for suitable housing delivered on a rights base approach. Analyse existing problems and seek innovative approaches and solutions through quality research. Provide independent advisory and advocacy services | 21 Stoneybatter, Dublin 7, Ireland | 1800 454 454 | email through the website | Threshold | Advice for renters whose tenancies are affected by Covid 19 available on the website. |
| FLAC | Promotes equal access to justice. Provides advice and information, analysis and advocacy. | Ballyfermot Community Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10 | Legal advice centre in Ballyfermot Civic Centre on Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm. Tel:076 107 5000. | email through the website | FLAC | Free legal advice clinics closed until further notice. Telephone information and referral line open during this time. on 1890 350250 or 01 8745690 Mon to Frid 9.30-1pm and 2-5pm. FLAC have produced factsheets for the Covid-19 outbreak on socail welfare and borrrowers rights. |
| Workers Rights Centre | Information, advice or representation in relation to a disciplinary processes, workplace legislation, bullying, maternity rights or other disputes with your employer. | 33 Eden Quay Dublin 1 | 1890 747 881 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m., Monday – Friday | wrc@siptu.ie | SIPTU |
Disability Organisations
| Category | Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | ||
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| National Disability Organisations | AS I AM | Provide the public and those with the condition with a portal of information about Autism as well as a platform to share stories and views. Also provide a a strong voice to ensure the concerns of the community are raised. | Contact through the website | As I Am | Have set up an online COVID-19 Hub, containing support materials and a webinar to help autistic people and family members through the uncertainty, anxiety and lack of routine. Resources and supports on the website. | |||
| National Disability Organisations | Alzheimer Society of Ireland | Provide dementia specific services and supports. Also advocate for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their carers. | National Office, Temple Rd, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. | phone 01 661 8188 National Helpline 1800 341 341 Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm Saturday 10 am to 4 pm | helpline@alzheimer.ie/info@alzheimer.ie | Alzheimer Society of Ireland | Helpline available to offer practical information and emotional support and tips to help follow HSE advice about coronavirus. Cannot offer personalised medical advice but will direct you towards reliable sources. Dementia Advisers providing individualised information and signposting service over the phone. Online family carer training continuing as normal and welcome further applicationsfor the online course. The home care service is continuing as usual. It offers dementia specific, person centred care carried out by trained staff. Tips for caring for vulnerable adults on the website and links to other services in operation here: https://alzheimer.ie/supports-available-from-organisations-in-ireland/ | |
| National Disability Organisations | Arthritis Ireland | Provide people with arthritis with self-management tools and supports to ease the physical pain and social isolation caused by arthritis. | 1 Clanwilliam Square, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2. | 1890 252 846 | info@arthritisireland.ie | Arthritis Ireland | Helpline available to offer practical information and emotional support and tips to help follow HSE advice about coronavirus. Cannot offer personalised medical advice but will direct you towards reliable sources. Dementia Advisers providing individualised information and signposting service over the phone. Online family carer training continuing as normal and welcome further applicationsfor the online course. The home care service is continuing as usual. It offers dementia specific, person centred care carried out by trained staff. Tips for caring for vulnerable adults on the website and links to other services in operation here: https://alzheimer.ie/supports-available-from-organisations-in-ireland/ | |
| National Disability Organisations | Asthma Society of Ireland | Dedicated to empowering people with asthma to take control of their asthma by providing them and their families with information, education, services and support. | Asthma Society of Ireland, 42-43 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. | 1800 445 464 or 01 8178886 | reception@asthmasociety.ie | Asthma Ireland | All self management classes, physical activity classes, iInformation events, walking groups and group activities have been cancelled for the forseeable future. Support available by phone, email and Facebook Messenger. The Get Help section of the website has information and advice for poeple with Arthritis who are affected by Covid 19. Online education courses on Living Well with Arthritis, Living Well with Back Pain and Fit for Work still available online. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Chime | Chime provide specialist services and supports to deaf and hard of hearing people and their families. They also advocate for equal access and opportunities. | Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. | 1800 256 257 or 01 8175700 | rejoin@chime.ie | Chime | Centres closed until further notice. Chime are providing two new online services. Daily Facebook live updates and support sessions on a wide range of topics, including sessions provided in Irish Sign Language. The team will continue to provide advice and support through voice calls, text, video calls and through face-to-face appointments when necessary. The online store is also open for batteries, hearing aid accessories and Life Tech equipment. Delivery can be arranged. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Disability Federation of Ireland | Advocate for the full and equal inclusion of people with disabilities and disabling conditions in all aspects of their lives. | Fumbally Court, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8. | 01 454 7978 | info@disability-federation.ie | Disability Federation of Ireland | ||
| National Disability Organisations | Down syndrome Ireland | Offers support and services to people with Down Syndrome and their families throughout Ireland. | Unit 3, Park Way House, Western Parkway Business Park, Ballymount Drive, Dublin 12. | 01 426 6500 or 1890 374 374 | info@downsyndrome.ie | Down Syndrome Ireland | Information and advice about Covid19 for all people with Down Syndrome, their carers and professional available on the website, including an easy to read guide to help adults with Down syndrome understand the Coronavirus. It includes links to videos and a guide to washing hands. Downsyndrome Ireland can still be contacted by phone, email and Facebook. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Enable Ireland | Provides services to children and adults with disabilities and their families. Covering childhood to adulthood our expert teams work with the individual and their family on a plan for each life stage. | 32F Rosemount Park Drive, Rosemount Business Park, Ballycoolin Road, Dublin 11. | 01 872 7155 | communications@enableireland.ie | Enable Ireland | All Enable Ireland charity shops temporarily closed and all fundraising events and campaigns postponed. Resources are available on the website (developed by Enable Ireland therapists) to help you support your child during the Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Inclusion Ireland | National association for people with an intellectual disability | Unit C2, The Steelworks, Foley Street, Dublin 1. | 01 855 9891 | info@inclusionireland.ie | Inclusion Ireland | Inclusion Ireland have developed easy to read guidelines on Covid 19 for those with intellectual disabilities including where to get support, how to protect yourself, restrictions on leaving your home, miding your mental health, staying in contact and coronavirus testing. There are also links to resources relating to therapy, education and physical activities. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Independent Living Movement Ireland | Working collectively to create an independent living movement in Ireland led by disabled people. | Carmichael House, North Brunswick Street, Dublin 7. | 01 873 0455 | info@ilmi.ie | ILM Ireland | ||
| National Disability Organisations | Irish Deaf Society | Deaf led organisation working with both the deaf and hard of hearing community. | Deaf Village Ireland, Ratoath Road, Cabra, Dublin 7. | 01 860 1878 TEXT: 086 380 7033 | info@irishdeafsociety.ie | Irish Deaf Society | The website has dedicated Irish Sign Language Coronavirus support pages including sign lanaguage interpretations of news updates, HSE guidelines and Coronavirus resources. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Irish Wheelchair Association | Ireland’s leading representative organisation and service provider for people with physical disabilities. | Áras Cúchulainn, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3. | 01 818 6400. | info@iwa.ie | Irish Wheelchair Association | Updated informational links, videos and downloads from HSE and various other sources to support wheelchair and assisted technology users to protect themselves from Covid 19. | |
| National Disability Organisations | National Council for the Blind | Provide support & services to people experiencing sight loss. | Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. | 01 830 7033 | info@ncbi.ie | National Council for the Blind | Offices are closed for face to face meetings, charity shops and day centres also closed. NCBI are still available by phone, email and online. Website contains information and advice for those living with sight loss through the Covid 19 crises. | |
| National Disability Organisations | Shine | Empower people with mental ill health and their families through support, information and education. | 13 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1. | 086 014 2112 | east@shine.ie | Shine | Shine staff offering remote support and an outreach service to people who use Shine services by phone and email. Any scheduled individual appointments will continue by phone. Email counselling support service phil@shine.ie will continue to be available. | |
| Local Disability services | Ballyfermot Chapelizod Disability Action Collective | Promote the inclusion and participation of disabled people and create awareness of the issues affecting their lives. | 4 Drumfinn Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 085 1945952 or 087 9524968 | bcdisabilityactioncollective@gmail.com | |||
| Local Disability services | Ballyfermot Club for the Physically Disabled | Provide support services to disabled persons in the local community including weekly activities, a week long holiday and a Christmas Party during December. | Floor 2, Ballyfermot Civic Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. | 01 6233666 or 087 620 7137 | ||||
| Local Disability services | Cheshire Community Services | Provide support services to people with both physical and neurological conditions in their homes, in residential centres, in supported accommodation and in stand alone respite facilities. | Cheshire Ireland Central Office, Block 4 Bracken Business Park, Bracken Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin 18. | 01 297 4100 | info@cheshire.ie | |||
| Local Disability services | FAI-DCC Disability Football | A programme that caters for people with a disability who want to play football. | Football Association of Ireland, Cumann Peile na hEireann, National Sports Campus, Abbotstown, Dublin 15. | 087 980 5772 or 01 8999 500 | ||||
| Local Disability services | Liffey Services (formerly Menni Services) | Provide a range of day, educational, residential and respite services for children and adults with intellectual disability. | Unit 15, Block A Gleann na hEorna, Cookstown Way, Whitestown, Springfield, Tallaght, Dublin 24. | 01 468 6400 | Accessible information and videos on the Virus on their website. Yoga, sign language groups and phsyical activity sessions using Zoom accessible through the website. | |||
| Local Disability services | Lucan Disability Action Group | Facilitates and promotes independent living for people with disabilities in the Greater Dublin Area. Services include the provision of transport with wheelchair accessible vans. | Lucan Disability Action Group, Unit 23 ACE Enterprise Park Bawnogue, Dublin 22. | 01 457 4405 | LDAG | |||
| Local Disability services | National Learning Network (REHAB IRELAND): | Provide rehabilitative and flexible training programmes and employment supports for people aged 16 and upwards who have suffered a setback through injury, long-term illness, have left hospital or are living in supported care settings. | Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin . | 01 626 9979 | National Learning Network | All respite and day care centres closed. Staff are still available by phone and email and are providing support two or three times a week by phone or online platforms. Support with E-learning also available. | ||
| Local Disability services | Social Circle | Provide cultural and sporting activities for children with autism and their siblings. Also provide family support and support with social skills. | Social Circle, Dublin 24. | 087 343 7471 | socialcircleasd@gmail.com | Social Circle | ||
| Local Support Groups | Carers Support Group | Meetings for carers held the last Wednesday of every month from 6.30pm-8.30pm. | Oak Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 07669 55295 | ||||
| Local Support Groups | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | Helpline, disease management and support to sufferers. Support Group meets once a month in the Ballyfermot Library. A weekly exercise class takes places every Tuesday at 11am in Liffey Gaels GAA Club, Sarsfield Road, Kilmainham. All welcome. | Advice line Freephone 1800 832 146 Ballyfermot Support Group Ann Murphy 086 604 3211 | Ballyfermot Support Group sheannthorpe@gmail.com | COPD Ballyfermot Support Group | Siel Bleu have COPD exercise classes on their website www.sielbleu.ie | ||
| Local Support Groups | D10 ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) | Facebook support group for parents of Children with ASD: This is a closed group and a request through the Facebook page is required to join. Meetings are held from 10am-12pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Ballyfermot Library. | D10 ASD Facebook Group | Facebook group regularly updated. | ||||
| Local Support Groups | Support Group for Parents of children with a disability. | HSE run. Meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday in the month from 10am-12pm. Phone to register and join the group. | Oak Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 07669 55292 |
Helplines
| Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding and Protection Team | HSE Safeguarding and Protection Teams take reports of abuse of elderly or vulnerable adults and provide help. | Ms. Siobhan Nunn, Beech House, 101-102 Naas Business Park, Naas, Co. Kildare. | 045 920410 | Safeguarding.CHO7@hse.ie | |
| Pieta House Helpline (Suicide & Self Harm Services) | Provides a free, therapeutic approach to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm. | Canon Troy Court, Chapelizod Hill Rd, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. | 1800 247 247 | info@pieta.ie | https://www.pieta.ie/ |
| Dublin Rape Crisis Centre | National organisation offering a wide range of services to women and men who are affected by rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment or childhood sexual abuse. The services include a National 24-Hour Helpline, one to one counselling, court accompaniment, outreach services, training, awareness raising and lobbying. | McGonnell House, 70 Lower Leeson Street, Dublin 2. | 1800 778 888 (24 Hour Helpline) | info@rcc.ie | https://www.drcc.ie/ |
| Samaritans | Provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. 24 hour helpline and face to face listening service available. | 112 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. | 116 123 (24 Hour Helpline) | jo@samaritans.ie | www.samaritans.org |
| Women's Aid | Provide helpline, support and court services for female victims of domestic violence. | 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2. | 1800 341 900 (24 Hour Helpline) | helpline@womensaid.ie | https://www.womensaid.ie/ |
| Anyman | Support for male victims of domestic violence. Provide specialist counselling, practical information and advice on legal options. | St. Anne's Resource Centre, Railway Street, Navan, Co. Meath. | 01-5543811 | crisis@anyman.ie | https://www.anyman.ie/ |
| Child Line | Listening service for all children and young people (under the age of 18) in Ireland. Private, confidential and non-judgemental and can be contacted for free from anywhere in Ireland. | 1800 666 666 (24 Hour Helpline) Freetext 50101 | Live messaging service available on www.childline.ie/login | https://www.childline.ie | |
| Aware | Provides support to people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. | Aware Head Office, 9 Upper Lesson Street, Dublin 4. | 1800 804 848 (10am - 10pm Daily) | supportmail@aware.ie | https://www.aware.ie/ |
| Drugs/HIV Helpline | Provide support, information, guidance and referral on anything to do with substance use and alcohol. | 1800 459 459 (Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm) | helpline@hse.ie | http://www.drugs.ie/phone | |
| Parent Line | Support, guidance and information on all aspects of being a parent. | 1890 927 277 or 01 8733500 | info@parentline.ie | https://www.parentline.ie/ | |
| Seniorline | A national confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Also advocates nationally for older people in Ireland, representing their needs, concerns and wishes to media, the general public, politicians and key stakeholders. | 1800 804 591 (10am to 10pm) | http://www.thirdageireland.ie/seniorline | ||
| Victim Support | Support, inform and listen to victims of crime and all those impacted by crime. | 116 006 Text: 085 133 7711 Mon- Fri 10am to 5pm Sat 2pm to 4pm | info@crimevictimshelpline.ie | https://crimevictimshelpline.ie/ |
Local Medical Info
| Name | Details | Address | Phone | Website | Covid 19 service provision | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Centres | Ballyfermot & Palmerstown Primary Care Centre | Services includes: GPs, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Social Workers, Administration, Smoking Cessation Clinic. School-based Dental Services to children and patients with special needs are available . | Ballyfermot and Palmerstown Primary Care Centre, Ballyfermot Road, Dublin 10. | 07669 56001 | Local Primary Care Info | ||
| Primary Care Centres | HSE Community Nursing Unit, Cherry Orchard Hospital | Provide a broad range of services for older people in the community, including in-patient acute services, step down and convalescent care, day services, rehabilitation, community services, home care and home helps. | Ballyfermot Road, Cherry Orchard, Dublin 10. | 01-6264702 or 01-6206000 | |||
| GPs Chapelizod | Dr. Dorothy Crusell, Dr. Luke Dillon, Dr. Zita O'Reilly | Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking | Chapelizod Medical Centre, Belgrove Park, Chapelizod, Dublin 20. | 07669 56081 | No Walk ins allowed, all appointments made by phone. | ||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Shane Barnes | Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking | Unit 10, Le Fanu Shopping Centre, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 6204 | |||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Alan Barry, Lisa Mc Grath, Catriona Ó Catháin and Colm Ó Sé | Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking | Claddagh Surgery, Ballyfermot Primary Care Centre, Dublin 10. | 076 695 6010 or 076 695 6012 | Asking people to stay away from the Surgery | ||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Eric Dilworth | Not Wheelchair Accessible No Disabled Parking | 411 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 820 4166 | |||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Anwar Siddiqui | Wheelchair Accessible | 283 Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 4381 | |||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Orla Johnson | Wheelchair Accessible | Grange Cross, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 4762 | |||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Michele Corvin | Wheelchair Accessible. Dr. Corvin Hours 9am-12.30pm | Sarsfield Medical Centre, 201 Seven Oaks, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 6334 | Asking People to stay away From Surgery | ||
| GPs Ballyfermot | Dr. Naseema Moorad | Wheelchair Accessible; Disabled Parking | 314b Ballyfermot Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. | 01 626 2629 | |||
| GPs Palmerstown | Dr. Conor O'Hanlon, Dr. Joseph O'Neill, Dr. Elaine Mulqueen, 6230979 | Wheelchair Accessible downstairs | 14 Palmerstown Park, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. | 01 626 8546 | |||
| GPs Palmerstown | Dr. Festus Haastrup | Wheelchair Accessible | 20 Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. | 01 626 8584 | |||
| GPs Palmerstown | Dr. Hugh Daly, Dr. Dermot O'Keefe, Dr. Sean Maguire, Dr. Fiona Barnes, | Not Wheelchair Accessible | Manor Road Surgery, 31 Manor Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20. | 01 626 5672 | Asking people to stay away from Surgery | ||
| Out of Hours GP | DubDoc | Family doctor services outside of normal hours. Operates from 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays. | Outpatients Dept, St. James's Hospital, Dublin 8. | 01 454 5607 | info@stjames.ie | Dub Doc | Have to make appointment by phone, not allowed just walk in |
| General Hospitals | Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children | An acute paediatric teaching hospital and Ireland's national centre for a range of specialities including children’s childhood cancers and blood disorders, cardiac diseases, major burns, cystic fibrosis, and rheumatology. Also provides secondary care for the local catchment area. | Cooley Rd, Crumlin, Dublin, D12. | 01 409 6100 | Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children | Only 1 parent/Guardian allowed attend with their child at any time | |
| General Hospitals | St James Hospital | Provides an emergency department, a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment services as well as a range of medical and surgical specialities. | James's St N, Ushers, Dublin 8. | 01 410 3000 | info@stjames.ie | St James Hospital | All non-essential outpatients appointments are postponed until further notice. All non-essential endoscopy and day case procedures and surgeries (medical and surgical) are postponed until further notice. All non-urgent admissions to the hospital are postponed. Public requested not to attend. |
| General Hospitals | Tallaght University Hospital | Provides and emergency department, access to over 20 medical and surgical specialities, on-site Laboratory and Radiology support services as well as an in-patient mental health unit. | Tallaght, Dublin 24. | 01 414 2000 | Tallaght Hospital | Deferring all elective inpatient, day case and outpatient activity unless it is deemed essential/time critical. Visitors only allowed for loved ones who are receiving end of life care and parents of children who are currently inpatients. |