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Shine’s Support Groups
For information on a support group located closest to you, please contact your regional Shine office (details below), or telephone 01 860 1620.
Phrenz Groups: for people with schizophrenia and related illnesses
A diagnosis of schizophrenia can often bring with it feelings of loneliness, isolation and rejection. Sometimes the ability to maintain contact with former friends and colleagues is hampered by embarrassment, fear and misunderstanding. Shine’s Phrenz groups are mutual support and social groups which provide a safe place for people with schizophrenia and related illnesses to speak openly and in confidence about their feelings and about the ups and downs that they may be experiencing in their day to day lives. There is a strong emphasis in the support groups on a positive outlook and approach in dealing with schizophrenia. All Phrenz groups are facilitated.
Relatives’ Groups: for relatives and friends of people with schizophrenia and related illnesses
Schizophrenia, like any serious condition, can be equally difficult for family members and close friends to deal with. As a consequence of diagnosis, family members also experience feelings of fear, loss and stigma. Contacts with extended family and friends can diminish and there can also be an overwhelming feeling of being alone. Shine’s Relatives’ Support Groups meet on a monthly basis and provide a confidential place for family members and friends to meet and share their experiences. Practical information and support are the key facets of these groups and guest speakers often present on a variety of different topics.
Current Groups:
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Region |
Phrenz Group |
Relatives’ Group |
Mid-West Region
For details please ring: 065 6844874 |
Ennis, Kilrush, Limerick, Nenagh |
Ennis, Limerick, Nenagh, Thurles |
Southern Region
For details please ring: 021 4808124 |
Cork City, Bandon, Killarney, Tralee |
Cork City, Tralee, Killarney |
Eastern Region
For details please ring: 01 8601620 |
Ballyfermot, Kildare, Kilmacud, Maynooth, Blessinton St (Dublin 7), Artane, Kilbarrack, Swords |
St. James’, Clondalkin, Dundrum CMH, Blackrock, Milltown, Ballyfermot, Naas, Swords, Artane, Clontarf, Blanchardstown |
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Eastern Region
(Basin Club and Job Club)
For details please ring: 01 8601610 |
Blessington St (Dublin 7) |
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Western Region
For details please ring: 091 761746 |
Galway, Mayo |
Galway City, Loughrea, Castlebar, Roscommon, Glenamaddy |
South East Region
For details please ring: 056 7703652 |
Kilkenny, Clonmel, Enniscorthy, Carlow |
Waterford |
Midland Region
For details please ring: 057 9323111 |
Longford, Tullamore, Athlone, Mullingar |
Longford |
North East Region
For details please ring:
042 9324541 |
Dundalk, Navan |
Navan |
North West Region
For details please ring: 01 8601620 |
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Buncrana, Inishowen, Leitrim |
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