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Remember that schizophrenia affects everyone differently: both individuals and families. What we have presented here are only a few tips to help you through the initial, confusing stages. It is really important to keep your knowledge up to date: attend your local support group regularly, join a family support course or call us on our national helpline. Most importantly, remember that schizophrenia does not have to be a life-sentence. People can and do recover. But also remember that you too need love and support. Look after yourself and everything else will follow.

Information Helpline

1890 621 631

Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (Calls are charged at local call rate)

Relatives' support groups

Relatives' support groups are self-help groups for relatives and friends of people with schizophrenia and related illnesses. Relatives' groups generally meet on a monthly basis. Please contact your regional office to find out details on the Relatives' 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 Shephred 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. 

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