What do we do?

We can support you with information and advice on any issue you may need help with. We can help with filling in forms and dealing with agencies.

The aim of the Family Resource Centre is to provide these range of supports to all families living in the Portlaoise area. We recognize that all people need support from time to time and we open our doors to all members of the Portlaoise community. We work with other agencies to ensure that if we cannot help you we will put you in touch with someone that can.

We offer a wide range of services including the following:

FAMILY SUPPORT

Portlaoise Family Resource Centre is committed to providing a range of supports and services to families to make the day-to-day challenges of family life a little easier to manage.

EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

Through Suaimhneas Community Crèche we provide a range of services to suit parents & children.

YOUTH WORK

We provide a range of activities, projects & programmes for young people of all ages including Forόige Club, M&M Youth Group, After Club and Youth IT Projects and Activities.

COURSES & GROUPS

We host several groups including Women’s Group, Men’s Group, Parent and Toddler Group and Meditation Group.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

We can support you in setting up, preparing for meetings, dealing with issues & liaising with the Local authority.

COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

We provide a low-cost Counselling service for individuals, couples, children & families. We operate a sliding scale fees policy to enable people to avail of the service at a price they can afford to pay.

CHILDREN'S PLAY THERAPY

Play Therapy is an effective form of therapy for children with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties including depression, anxiety, aggression and issues relating to difficult life experiences such as abuse, bereavement and loss, family breakdown / separation, domestic violence and trauma (ACE’s).

GAMBLING THERAPY & FAMILY SUPPORT

We provide counselling for people experiencing problem gambling, including those impacted by the gambler’s behaviour. Our service is confidential.