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informed support for practitioners within an atmosphere of mutual respect.
Aims to influence policy and programme development. The website provides
information on training and development events for youth workers and
contains a database of youth organisations throughout Ireland.
Publications: Conference Reports; Mentoring – Developing New and Progressive
Methods for Practitioners; Walking in the Other Person’s Shoes; d kidz r o.k. its
uz who need to change; Cause & Effect; Strategic Plan 2005–2009.
Brothers of Charity Services
National Secretariat, Kilcornan House, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway
Tel: (091) 796 623, 9.30am – 5.30pm Fax: (091) 796 626
Web: www.brothersofcharity.ie
One of the largest service providers for people with intellectual disability
in Ireland. The core values have always been the dignity and humanity of
each person. How these are expressed has evolved over time with greater
understanding of the rights of all people with a disability, with the changing
hopes and expectations of the individuals and families with whom the
Brothers of Charity work, and with the growing expertise of everyone
associated with the services.
Bushypark Treatment Centre
Bushypark, Ennis, Co. Clare
Tel: (065) 684 0944, available 24 hours Fax: (065) 684 0450
Email: bushyparkhouse@clarecare.ie
Residential treatment centre that caters for people addicted to alcohol,
drugs (illicit and prescribed), gambling, and a range of other addictions.
Outreach groups and services are based in Galway, Limerick, Kerry and Clare.
People can refer themselves for treatment by contacting the Treatment
Centre for advice or for an assessment on the extent of their addiction issue.
Also provides support for family members and for professionals in dealing
with addiction issues.
Publications: Information relating to addiction issues.
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