Beara West Family Resource Centre
We provide a wide range of services in Beara West Family Resource Centre (BWFRC) including printing, helping you to fill out forms and a space to talk to a friendly, supportive member of staff. If you’re facing a challenge and don’t know where to turn to please pop into us and we will support you as best we can.
For more info about any of these events please call into Beara West Family Resource Centre, phone 027 70998 or email info@bearawestfrc.ie
SAFE Talk
This half day Suicide Alertness training is taking place on 8th May from 6pm-9pm. The four basic steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) are called ‘suicide alertness skills’ and are taught with the expectation that the person learning them will use them to help save lives and reduce suicide risk in their community. Please register in advance and contact Claire Dickinson for more information on 086 022 3398
Supportive Saturdays, Boost Your Brain:
10th May 2025 – 11am – 1pm at the Primary Care Centre, Castletownbere, P75W884.
Are You living with Dementia? Are you a Care Partner? Are you concerned about your memory? This is an information session to find out more about looking after your memory and learning some activities for minding your brain. Supportive Saturdays are organised by The Dementia Care Coordinator ,Cork, in partnership with Beara West Resource Centre, The Caha Centre and Bere Island Projects Group.
Creative Carers
Are you a Family Carer? Are you caring for a loved one? If so, come along to our free craft/art session run by Benedicte Colman. You don’t have to participate in the craft/art, you are very welcome to come and have a cuppa and a chat and meet other Carers.
The next two sessions will be held at The Caha House, Ardgroom, P75WR20 on Monday 12th and 19th May, 11am – 1pm. For more information, please contact Liz at Beara West on 027 – 70998 at Beara West and Ann-maire at the Caha Centre on 027-60909.
Men’s Group
Trip down Memory Lane with the MV Bardini Reefer, Tuesday 13th May from 7pm at Beara West. We will be joined by two locals who responded to the vessel sinking down Berehaven harbour and hear their first hand accounts. Photographs from another local will be on display. To book a space or more information: Email: info@bearawesrfrc.ie , Call 027-70998 or pop in on the night. If you would like to keep to date on the Men’s Group activities and join a Whatsapp group contact Joanne 083 1135077 to be added.
Women’s Group
Join us on Thursday 15th May 7pm-8pm for our monthly Women’s Group. It is €5 to attend. We are welcoming Rima G Designs to give us stylish advice on how to dress with confidence for our body shape! Pop in or contact us for more information phone 027 70998 or email info@bearawestfrc.ie
Understanding Self Harm Training
Taking place in Beara West on May 21st 9.30am – 5pm. This workshop provides opportunities to improve knowledge, awareness and understanding of self-harming behaviour. Please register in advance and contact Claire Dickinson for more information on 086 022 3398.
Free Committee Training Workshop
with Fergal Conlon in Beara West on Monday 26th May at 6.30pm. This training is for all groups and organisations and will cover various topics such as importance of communication, roles and responsibility, Whatsapp group etiquette and more. Pop in on the evening or let us know you are coming by contacting us on 027 70998 or info@bearawestfrc.ie.
Chat & Connect Parent’s Evening
Pop into Beara West on Thursday 5th June at 7pm for our monthly Parent’s Evening. It’s a space to connect with other parents, chat with a Family Support Worker and explore a parenting support topic. It is €5 per session. Contact us by phone 027 70998 or email reception@bearawestfrc.ie
Beara West Rhythm Room with Laura on Wednesday’s from 2pm to 3.30pm in BWFRC.
Old faces and new faces come together each week to share songs, poems, tea and chat in BWFRC. New members are always welcome. €5 per household. Booking essential due to limited capacity. You can book in by phoning the centre on 027 70998.
Meals on Wheels
A team of dedicated volunteers deliver low-cost nutritious meals every Thursday directly to your door. The meals change each week and offer a choice of meat, fish or vegetarian. Please contact Beara West Family Resource Centre on a Monday to order your meal.
Seniors Alert Scheme
If a monitored personal alarm at home would give reassurance for anyone unwell or living alone, we facilitate setting up the Senior Alert Scheme.
Care Ring
Friendly volunteers make social phone calls regularly keeping people connected with their community. Please let us know if you would like to receive a phone call
Low-cost Counselling
Beara West FRC can connect you with a trained therapist who provide a confidential space for you to talk through any challenges you are facing. This service is available at a low-cost.
Meeting Rooms
We also have meeting rooms available to book, including on Monday & Thursday evenings up to 8.45pm.
