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Community Support Services
Confidential support available through our centre
This page brings together services for people who may need support with personal wellbeing, family matters, conflict resolution, substance misuse, or other community-related challenges.
Here you can find information about counselling, mediation, drug and alcohol support, and general community support. Some services are delivered by external professionals or partner organisations, and may require an appointment, referral, or direct contact with the service provider.
Each listing explains what the service is for, who it may support, and how to contact the right person for more information or to arrange support.
LOCAL SUPPORT SERVICES
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Sligo Community Mediation Service
Short Description
Sligo Community Mediation Service helps people resolve conflict through a confidential and professional mediation process. The service supports safe conversations, mutual understanding, and agreed solutions between people or groups in dispute.
What’s Included
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Pre-mediation meetings with each party
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Agreement to mediate
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Joint or separate mediation meetings
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Support to identify and prioritise issues
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Exploration of possible solutions
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Written and signed mediated agreement
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Review of the situation after agreement, where needed
Additional Information
Mediation can support community, family, workplace, neighbour, intercultural, and organisational disputes.
✉️ Email: sligocommunitymediation@gmail.com
🔗 Website / External Link: Details available via the provider’s website
087 754 2660
Mediation Team
Please contact the service directly to discuss suitability, availability, and the next steps for starting mediation.
Sligo Community Counselling
Short Description
Sligo Community Counselling offers confidential, professional counselling and support for people experiencing emotional, personal, family, or school-related difficulties. The service offers support to individuals, families, schools, and service providers across Ireland.
What’s Included
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Counselling for anxiety, stress, panic attacks, trauma, anger, and depression
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Support around bereavement, separation, sexuality, LGBTI+ issues, suicide, and self-harm
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Young adult coaching for ages 18–25
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Support with eating behaviours and parenting difficulties
Comming in september 2026 the following:
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Counselling for teenagers, children, school refusal, exam stress, bullying, and behaviour difficulties
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Services for schools, organisations, EAP, and workshops
Additional Information
🔗 Website / External Link: Details available via the provider’s website
085 183 2044
Counseling team
Please contact the provider to discuss availability, suitability, confidentiality, and the next steps for counselling or support.
Sligo Community Alcohol & Drug Service
Short Description
Sligo Community Alcohol and Drug Service provides accessible, community-based support for people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. The service aims to reduce harm and support individuals, families, and communities in a confidential setting.
What’s Included
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Alcohol and drug misuse support
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Community-based outreach
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Harm reduction support
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Information and advice
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Support for individuals and families
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Links to further addiction services
Additional Information
This service may be suitable for people concerned about their own substance use or someone else’s.
087 220 8602 / 087 787 8355
Caroline & Ciaran
Please contact the service directly to discuss availability, suitability, and next steps.
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Pieta Sligo
Short Description
Pieta House provide professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide.
What’s Included
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Free therapy services
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Support for suicidal thoughts
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Self-harm support
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Bereavement support after suicide
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24-hour crisis helpline
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Text support service
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Wheelchair access
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Translation and hearing-impaired services
Additional Information
Free crisis support is available 24/7 by phone or text.
📞 24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 1800 247 247
💬 Text: HELP to 51444
🔗 Website / External Link: Details available on the Pieta website
081 811 1126
Pieta Sligo Team
To arrange therapy or ask about support, contact Pieta directly.
No referral is required and appointments can be arranged directly by phone.
Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS)
Short Description
The Seniors Alert Scheme (SAS), administered by Pobal, provides eligible individuals aged 65 and older with a monitored personal alarm to enhance their safety and security at home.
What’s included
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Monitored personal alarm
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Support for safety and security at home
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Free alarm equipment and installation
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First year’s monitoring fee covered by the scheme
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Available for people with limited means
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For people living alone or with another person
071 914 7097
Martina or Sue
Interested individuals should contact a registered community or voluntary group in their area to apply for the scheme.
Need support?
Asking for help can feel difficult, but you do not have to manage everything alone. These services are here to listen, offer guidance, and help you find the right support for your situation.
Whether you are dealing with stress, conflict, addiction, bereavement, crisis, family difficulties, or another personal challenge, reaching out can be the first step toward feeling safer and more supported.