Our Services

The Centre

Feel free to call into the centre any day to have a look around, see what groups are meeting here that you might like to join,
enquire about setting up a new group or get help from the staff who may be able to signpost other services you may need that are available in the Athy area.

Information & Advice

Family Support

Senior Alert Scheme

Cuidiú Breastfeeding Support

Volunteer Opportunities

Money Advice & Budgeting Service

Recovery Support

Every: Monday at 20:30, Tuesday at 13:00, Friday at 20:30 & Sunday at 11:30

Services

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meet in the centre every Monday from 20:30 to 21:30, every Friday from 20:30 to 21:30 and every Sunday from 11:30 to 12:30.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous meet in the centre every Sunday from 20:30 to 21:30.

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding Support group is a parent-to-parent support run by volunteer parents. For new mams, expectant mams and breastfeeding mams. The group is not currently meeting due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

MABS Money Advice and Budgeting Servie

The money advice and budgeting service hold an advice clinic once a week in Athy CFRC. The drop in clinic held on Mondays. Please contact the Centre on 0598632899 to make an appointment.

Family Support

Athy Community Family Resource Centre currently employ 2 family support workers who are available Monday to Friday to offer advice, information and support to you and your family in whatever way we can. Please contact the centre on 0598632899 or email info@athycfrc.ie if you have any questions or queries.

Counselling Services

We provide adult counselling services for a wide range of issues.

Please contact Victoria on 0598632899 or email victoria@athycfrc.ie for more information.

Admin

We offer a range of administration services such as printing, photocopying and laminating for a small fee.

Feel free to call into us anytime for more information!

Employability Service

The nationwide EmployAbility Service provides an employment support service for people with a health condition, injury, illness or disability and a recruitment advice service for the business community.

An EmployAbility job coach is available in the centre every Friday from 10am to 1pm to meet and discuss your required employment supports.

Domestic Violence Support

Teach Tearmainn domestic violence outreach support comes to Athy CFRC every month to provide help and support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Teach Tearmainn helpline number is 045 527584.

Please call 0598632899 for details of next outreach support clinic in Athy.

Training

We can help you apply and avail of local training such as SafePass, Manual Handling, First Aid and SafeTalk.

Please contact the centre or call into us for more details.

Seniors Alert Scheme

The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS) has been established to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities.

It provides funding for a personal monitored alarm, connected to a contact centre to enable older persons of 65 or older and of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind.

For more information please contact Victoria on 0598632899.

Volunteer Opportunities
Here in Athy CFRC we are always looking for volunteers!

Here are 10 great reasons to volunteer with us:
- Inspire Others
- Discover Hidden Talents
- Build New Relationships
- Have Fun!
- Make a Difference in People’s Lives
- Learn New Skills
- Build Your Self – Esteem
- Give Back to Your Community
- Gain Experience
- It looks great on your C.V!
Please contact us on 0598632899 or email info@athycfrc.ie if you would like to volunteer with us.