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Living independently should not mean living without support. Everybody gets support in one way or another. It is your right to be supported too, for your basic needs and to assist you to live as part of the community. Unfortunately, this support isn’t always easy to find. You may need support to get the support! You may need to sharpen your communication skills. It can take time and patience to find out exactly what help is available in your area.
Information Helpline
1890 621 631
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (Calls are charged at local call rate)
Phrenz groups
Phrenz groups are a nationwide mutual self-help network which aims to empower people with schizophrenia and related illnesses. Activities include weekly meetings, outings, talk and linking in with other activities of Shine. Please contact your regional office to find out details on the Phrenz group closest to you.
Shine Regional Offices
Please contact the Regional Development Officer (RDO) in your area listed below for further information:
Greater Dublin region
Susan McFeely, RDO
38 Blessington Street, Dublin 7
T: 01 8601620
F: 01 8601602
E: info@shineonline.ie
Southern region
Miriam Murphy, RDO
32 South Terrace, Cork
T: 021 4808124
F: 021 4808125
E: info@shineonline.ie
Western region
Christina Burke, RDO
Unit 6, Town Park Centre,
Tuam Road, Galway
T: 091 761746
F: 091 767389
E: info@shineonline.ie
South eastern region
Martin Matthews, RDO
The Good Shepherd Centre,
Church Lane, Kilkenny
T: 056 7703652
F: 056 7703627
E: info@shineonline.ie
Midland region
Catherine Rountree, RDO
10 Patrick Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
T: 057 9323111
F: 057 9326488
E: info@shineonline.ie
Mid-west region
Ann Marie Flanagan, RDO
Unit 1,
West Gate Business Park, Kilrush Road,
Ennis, Co. Clare
T: 087 7878222
F: 01 8601602
E: info@shineonline.ie
North east region
Derek Pepper, RDO
507 Donovan House,
Adelphi Court, The Long Walk,
Dundalk, Co. Louth
T: 042 9324541
F: 042 9324541
E: info@shineonline.ie
North West region
For more details of North Western groups call our Dublin office on 01-8601620.
The Basin Club
The Basin Club is a peer-driven service located at No. 39 Blessington Street, Dublin 7. The club, supported by the NAHB, provides social, vocational and recreational support for people affected by mental illness, as well as being a first point of contact for people living in the Dublin area and a source of information on a range of relevant topics.
There is an open meeting every Wednesday at which new members and those wanting to find out more are very welcome. The Wednesday meeting is used to get to know each other, share ideas, give and get feedback on developments and activities, and make decisions. Developments include guest speakers, a Monday afternoon discussion and support group focusing on mental health and staying well, and a Friday afternoon social club. Creative writing and art workshops are up and running since February.
For further information, please contact:
Cillian or Alex at 39 Blessington St, Dublin 7
T: 01 8601610
F: 01 8601548 E: crussell@shineonline.ie
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