Social Inclusion in Galway

Alcohol Addiction Services
Alcohol Counselling Programmes are run on an out-patient basis and cater for clients who are motivated, ambulant and alcohol free for a period of one week prior to commencement of programme. The Aims of the Service also include providing long term support for those who participate in the programme, and support and awareness for families where there is an alcohol problem. The service also provides an Information, Education and Advice Service.

Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway (091) 753 595
Loughrea (091) 84 7556
Portumna (090) 975 9885
Gort (091) 630 949
Mountbellew (090) 967 9571
Tuam (093) 60474
Athenry (091) 845 634
Ballinasloe (090) 964 6258
St. Mary's Hospital, Castlebar, Co. Mayo (094) 902 1333
The Lodge, County Hospital, Roscommon (090) 662 6477


Addiction Services
Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway (091) 755 883
Loughrea (091) 847 556
Portumna (090) 975 9885
Gort (091) 630 949
Mountbellew (090) 967 9571
Tuam (093) 60474
Athenry (091) 845 634
Ballinasloe (090) 964 6258

Counselling
The Adult Counselling Service provides individual and group therapy to adult survivors of childhood abuse. This includes sexual, emotional, physical abuse and neglect during childhood. Counselling is available throughout the region. Direct contact can be made through Freefone: 1800 234 114 during office hours. Messages can be left on the answer-machine. The service is free and confidential.

Drugs Service
Provides information, advice and support in relation to drug abuse prevention, education and treatment. Tel: (091) 561 299

Travellers' Health Services
Regional Co-ordinator, 4 Windgate, Knockthomas, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Tel: (094) 904 4234