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S.V.D.P : St Vincent
de Paul Are you worried or suffering from the
recession? If you are, SVP can help with material
and other support. Do not hesitate to contact
any SVP member, ring the confidential telephone
number 086 0549976, or place your request in
the SVP box which is located at the back of
all Churches. We assure you of complete confidentiality
at all times. Do not suffer alone, we may be
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Al Anon Are you concerned
about someone's drinking?
If so, Al Anon have meetings every Tuesday
night at 8.00 pm in White Oaks Rehabilitation
Centre, Dundrean, Burnfoot. Contact 074 9360243
/ 9361503.
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Addiction - the first
step in recovery Learn from the past, plan for
the future, live in the present. Dependence
on alcohol, other drugs or gambling presents
life threatening physical and mental health
challenges for individuals, stress and relationship
difficulties in families, financial problems
for all concerned, educational issues for children
and young people, deaths on the roads and crime
on our streets.
An honest response
to the following questions will confirm evidence
of addiction.
1. Have you
ever felt you should cut down on your use of
alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent
gambling?
2. Have people
annoyed you by criticizing your dependence on
alcohol, other drugs or the time and money spent
gambling?
3. Have you
ever felt guilty about your dependence on alcohol,
other drugs or the time and money spent gambling?
4. Have you
needed alcohol or other drug first thing in
the morning to steady your nerves or to get
rid of a hangover?
If you are concerned
about your dependence on alcohol, drugs or gambling,
staff at White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre, Derryvane,
Muff, provide a confidential counselling service
for individuals, couples or families. Contact
9384400. It has been said that a journey of
1000km begins with the first step, begin the
journey into recovery today. |
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Do you need someone
to talk to?, Senior Help Line is a
confidential listening service for older people
by older people for the price of a local call
anywhere in Ireland, LoCall 1850 440 444. Senior
Help Line is open every day from 10am - 4 pm
and 7pm - 10pm, 365 days a year. Older people
call us for many reasons ..they may feel lonely,
isolated or have family or health worries. A
small proportion may fear or be experiencing
elder abuse or are depressed and feel they don't
have the strength to carry on. Senior Help Line's
trained older volunteers offer a friendly, listening
and non-judgemental ear to all callers. So don't
be alone with your problem. Lifting the phone
lessens the loneliness. We will be waiting for
you call. LoCall 1850 440 444. |
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Aware Depression Support Group
meets in Buncrana Nursing Unit
on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
at 7.30 pm.
Come along this Monday or phone Aware Regional
Office 9735030 for free information pack
or further details.
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Problem Gambling
Gamcare services provide free emotional
support, advice, information and referral for
people experiencing problems with their gambling,
and for their families and friends. Call the
help-line, available 8.00 am-midnight 7 days
a week, and speak to a trained advisor 1800
246 139. |
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Zest provides
individual supportive care for people suffering
emotional pain and hurt. Visit 15A Queen Street,
Derry, phone 048 71266999, email zestni@yahoo.co.uk. |
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Cancer Support Group
meet on the second Monday of every month. Next
meeting 7.30 pm in Milltown House, Tulnaree,
Carndonagh. The group supports those who have
been affected in any way by the diagnosis of
cancer, including family, friends and carers.
Newcomers welcome, so if you know someone affected
by cancer, bring them along or encourage them
to come to a meeting where they can talk to
people who are going through the same ordeal
as they are. All sessions are confidential.
For more information contact Rita 086 6028993
or Deirdre 087 7634596. |
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Legion
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Eucharistic
Adoration : Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament in the Parish Church every Wednesday
5.30 pm-7.30 pm, followed by Mass.
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