Adult Literacy
Information
The East Galway Adult Literacy Services provide classes in
Reading, Writing, Spelling and Maths. Classes are available both daytime and
evenings. We provide referrals to Adult Literacy Classes or phone Theresa Byrne
at 087-6404438.
Care and Repair
Programme
Solas Resource Centre in Partnership with the Rural Social
Scheme areproviding a small care and repair service for the elderly living in
the Solas catchment area. The repairs could include replacing locks in doors
and windows, changing light bulbs, cleaning gutters, hanging pictures on walls
and other small jobs that the elderly find difficult to do themselves. The
service is free and application forms are available in the Solas Resource
Centre.
Citizen Information
Clinic (Outreach Service)
This provides free, confidential and impartial information
on Social Welfare, Employment Rights, Health Services, Family Law, Taxation
etc. This service is provided in the Parish Hall every 2nd & 4th Monday of
every month from 10am-1pm
Clothes Bank
We accept clothes and shoes inside bags. No quilts or pillows, please.
Computer Course
We offer an eight week computer course to individuals over 55 years of age. No previous experience is necessary. Please ring Solas for further details or to register for class.
Counselling Service
Counselling and psychotherapy is offered by a trained
therapist who provides an impartial and safe environment for clients to explore
specific issues and develop more satisfying and resourceful ways of living.
This service is both confidential and affordable.
Domestic Violence
Outreach Service
Waterside House domestic violence outreach service provides
refuge and support for women to live free from violence. If violence in the
home is an issue contact Waterside house directly on 091-565985 or contact
Solas on 093-36446.
Family Support Services
Support and advice offered for parents who need help with their children's behavioural issues. This service is offered through Tuam Family Services once week. Ring Solas for further info.
Galway Advocacy
Service
Working with young people between the ages of 16 to 21 years
old, who have dropped out of the education system or who are at high risk of
dropping out , with the aim of achieving educational training or employment
progression and long term independent living’
remember the service is confidential, friendly, and free of charge.
Information Service
Leaflets and forms on: Health Issues, Social Welfare,
Education, Courses, Grants Motor Tax, Driving Licences etc.
MABS (Outreach
Service)
Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) is a national,
free, confidential and independent service for people in debt or in danger of
getting into debt. The service is free and confidential and can help you escape
the poverty trap. The Service is
available Bi-Weekly in our Centre. For an appointment please contact MABs directly at
Meals on Wheels
Would you like a hot nutritious meal at a reduced price
delivered to your home? Meals on Wheels is a service delivered by Solas FRC.
All meals are prepared by the Angler’s Rest. Contact Solas for further
information.
Office Services
Copying, Faxing, Laminating, Computer and Internet Access and Meeting Room space. Check with us for pricing and availability.
Rainbows
Rainbows support group is a peer support programme, which assists
children who are grieving a death, separation or other painful transition in
their family. Rainbows help by providing a safe setting in which participants
can talk through their feelings with others who are experiencing similar
situations. They are helped to articulate their feelings by a facilitator or
listener.
Rural Transport
Initiative
The Rural Transport Initiative is a national pilot
initiative aimed at people in rural areas who are excluded because transport is
not available, accessible or affordable to them locally. The principles of this
system are: to take account of the social and economic needs; to make the
service available within specific areas; to complement rather than compete with
existing transport; to make transport accessible to the mobility impaired; and
to use local knowledge in the development of the service. Rural Transport is available on Wednesdays to Tuam and on Fridays into Headford.
Phone: 093-36446 or Lena on 087-2873542 to book a place on the bus.
Phone: 093-36446 or Lena on 087-2873542 to book a place on the bus.
Security Alarms
Pendant security alarms
available to those over 65 who live alone or live with someone else who is also over 65. Call into Solas FRC for more details.
Telephone Befriending Service
For vulerable individuals living alone.
Warmer Homes Scheme –
For people in receipt of the fuel allowance
This service is provided completely free of charge to homes
which meet the following criteria: Privately owned, built before 2006,
Occupants are in receipt of the fuel allowance as part of the National Fuel
Scheme. The assistance available
includes Attic Insulation and Cavity Wall Insulation (where appropriate). Application forms available from Solas
Resource Centre for people living within the Solas Resource Centre catchment area or phone
093-36446 for further information. Ring Solas for more information or to register for any of the above: 093.36446
093.36446
