Gorey Family Resource Centre

02/09/2026

September is Green Ribbon Month

The National FRC Programme and the FRCNF are proud supporters of Shine Ireland Green Ribbon campaign.

Starting a conversation about mental health can help challenge stigma. A simple conversation, a listening ear and space for lived experience can make a real difference.

The Green Ribbon campaign encourages people across Ireland to be open, supportive and compassionate in how we talk about mental health. Every conversation helps to break down stigma and remind people that they are not alone.

You can learn more and access campaign resources here:
Green Ribbon campaign
https://www.shine.ie/advocacy/green-ribbon-campaign

Green Ribbon Supporters Pack
https://www.shine.ie/green-ribbon-supporters-pack

Green Ribbon Conversation Pack
https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/673f286b1a067754c839b7bd/6a844493effbdbddd3b3dc7c_GR%202026%20-%20Conversation%20Pack%20FINAL%20-%205MB.pdf

Green Ribbon webinars
https://www.shine.ie/info/green-ribbon-webinars-2026

01/09/2026

🏃 Step Into September

September can be a good time to reset routines and think about how we can stay active and connected as we move into autumn.

Staying active and connected can boost mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, build confidence, reduce isolation and support our overall mental wellbeing.

Mental Health Ireland Step Into September campaign is encouraging people to run 30km across the month of September while raising funds to support its mental health information, education and community work. The 30km can be completed at your own pace and broken up across the month in a way that suits you.

Even if you are not taking part in the challenge, September can be a useful reminder to build more movement into everyday life.

A walk with a friend, joining a local exercise group, getting outdoors, taking the stairs, gardening or simply moving a little more during the day can all help us stay active and connected.

💚 The goal does not have to be perfection. Small, realistic changes are often easier to maintain, and being active is one of Mental Health Ireland’s Five Ways to Wellbeing.

Find out more and take part in Step Into September:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/get-involved/move-it/step-into-september/

Mental Health Ireland also has a free resource library with information and practical resources on mental health, stress, anxiety, recovery and wellbeing:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/resources-library/

Find out more about Mental Health Ireland:
https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/

Visit your local FRC to see what activities they have planned for the coming months. Find you FRC here: https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres-regions.php

01/09/2026

🌿 Hello September! 🌿

A new month, a fresh start and a new season here at Gorey Family Resource Centre. 💚

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back and getting our programmes, supports and community activities underway.

Whether you are looking for support, information, a new course or simply a place to connect, we are here for you. 🤝

Here’s to a happy and positive September! 🍂✨

31/08/2026

🧰 FRC Staff Recommendations of the Week

Supporting Anyone Experiencing Financial Pressure

Our FRCs know that September can bring a whole different set of financial challenges for individuals and families. With children returning to school, seasonal expenses and household costs continuing to rise, this can be a particularly difficult time for anyone already experiencing financial pressure.

Knowing where to find accurate information and appropriate support quickly can make a real difference.

Here are some trusted services and resources recommended by FRC staff that you may find useful:

🏠 Family Resource Centres

Family Resource Centres provide community based support to individuals and families. Depending on the local FRC, supports may include family support, information, help filling out forms, signposting, practical supports and help connecting with other services in the community.

Find your local Family Resource Centre:
https://www.familyresource.ie/family-resource-centres-regions.php

💶 MABS - The Money Advice and Budgeting Service

Free, confidential and independent money and debt advice. MABS can help people manage debt, deal with creditors and look at realistic options for getting their finances back on track.

https://www.mabs.ie/

🏛️ Department of Social Protection

Information on social welfare payments and financial supports, including Community Welfare Services and Additional Needs Payments for people who may be unable to meet certain essential expenses.

https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/

ℹ️ Citizens Information

Clear information on entitlements and rights across areas including social welfare, housing, health, employment, education and family matters.

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/

💻

The Department of Social Protection's online service where people can access and apply for a range of social welfare supports.

https://www.mywelfare.ie/

📌 Worth saving for the next time you or someone you know needs practical information or support.

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

🎒✨Best of luck to all the children heading back to school, and to all the parents getting everyone out the door on time again!😅☕🎒✨
New classrooms, new teachers, new routines… and the annual hunt for school shoes, lunchboxes and missing water bottles! 😅
Wishing every child a happy start, lots of new adventures, good friends and plenty of reasons to smile. 💚
And remember… you’ve got this! 🌟📚

28/08/2026

🌐 Staying safe online matters wherever children and young people connect.

Whether they are using a phone, tablet, laptop, gaming console, social media, messaging apps or online games, understanding how to protect personal information, recognise unsafe behaviour and know when to ask for help is important.

Our poster shares some simple reminders to help children and young people stay safer online.

Useful supports and information:

Webwise
Ireland’s Internet Safety Awareness Centre, with advice and resources for children, young people, parents and schools.
https://www.webwise.ie/

Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people up to and including age 18. Childline is available 24 hours a day by phone or online chat.
Phone: 1800 66 66 66
https://www.childline.ie/

Childline Online Safety Hub
Information specifically for young people on staying safe online, online bullying and what to do if something happens online that worries them.
https://www.childline.ie/topics/online-safety

Hotline.ie
Irish Internet Hotline is a confidential reporting service for suspected illegal online content, including child sexual abuse material, grooming, intimate image abuse and other illegal content.
https://www.hotline.ie/

💙 If something online does not feel right, children and young people should be encouraged to speak to a trusted adult and ask for help.

28/08/2026

🌞 Happy Friday from Gorey FRC! 🌞

We hope you’ve all had a lovely summer and enjoyed some time to relax, recharge and spend time with family and friends. 💚

September is almost here, and we are getting ready for a busy month ahead! 🍂 We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and catching up with everyone again😊

📬 Our September newsletter is now available! To receive updates on upcoming programmes, activities and events, please email [email protected] to join our mailing list.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend! 💚✨

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

Jason from Family Carers Ireland provides an outreach service in Gorey Family Resource Centre every month. Jason will be providing support for family carers in the Centre again on Thursday 24th of September at 11am to 1pm. If you or someone you know could benefit from this, please feel free to share the information 💗

💙 Supporting Family

Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also bring practical, emotional and financial pressures.
Whether you are caring for an older person, a child with additional needs, a partner, relative or friend, there are supports available.

Family Carers Ireland
Provides information, advice, support groups, carer wellbeing supports and information for young carers.
https://www.familycarers.ie/

Carer’s Allowance and Carer’s Benefit
Financial supports may be available to people providing full-time care, depending on individual circumstances.
https://www.gov.ie/carersallowance/

Family Resource Centres
Many FRCs provide family support, information, groups, activities and connections to other local services. Supports vary from centre to centre.
https://www.familyresource.ie/

Carer’s Support Grant
An annual payment of €2,000 for each person being cared for. People receiving Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit or Domiciliary Care Allowance generally receive it automatically, while some other full-time carers may also qualify.
https://www.gov.ie/CSG

Supports for parents and carers of children with disabilities
The HSE provides information on financial, and healthcare supports, respite, support groups and Children’s Disability Network Teams.
https://www2.hse.ie/babies-children/disabilities/parents-carers/

HSE Supports for Carers
The HSE provides information on respite, home support, disability services, support groups and other health and community services for carers and the people they care for.
https://www2.hse.ie/

💚 Caring for someone does not mean you have to manage everything alone.
Please share these supports with a family carer who may find them useful.