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(Updated September 2020)

COVID-19 SUPPORT LINE FOR OLDER PEOPLE:ALONE has launched a national support line and additional supports for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulties relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Professional staff are available to answer queries and give advice and reassurance where necessary. The support line is open Monday to Friday, 8am-8pm, by calling 0818 222 024. Hours may be extended to meet the demand.

BALLYCOMMON TTC: Friendly Call Service is a FREE telephone support for older people in the community who need someone to check in with them or just want a friendly chat, ph. 057 9353177

GROW Community Mental Health Movement support group, Ph Michelle 0864183805. GROW: Promoting Positive Mental Health.

DOCHAS OFFALY CANCER SUPPORT GROUP:   057 9328268.

OFFALY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES:  Helpline 9351886 for information or to make an appointment.

SEXUAL ABUSE & RAPE CRISIS CENTRE:  Confidential Counselling Service, Helpline 1800323232.

MIDLAND LIVING LINKS (Supporting the suicide bereaved).  Ph 0861600641.

AA:  Offaly House, Offaly St, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat 8.15pm; Tues, Wed, Fri 1pm; Sun 12noon, 8.15pm.

AWARE:  Support for those who have depression, Ph. 18008048

RAINBOWS – peer support programme helping children grieving death or separation:  Ph 0861569510 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIONA PENDER, OUR PARISHONER WHO HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE 22nd AUGUST 1996