Companion Organisations – West Cork Counselling and Support Services

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	.	The National contact number for My Options 1800 828 010 one of the agencies funded by HSE Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme [SHCPP] provides non-directive, non-judgmental counselling to women, their partners or a family member and anyone affected by an unplanned/crisis pregnancy or pregnancy termination. West Cork Crisis Pregnancy and Support Service is also one of the agencies funded by HSE Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme (HSESHCPP). We provide face-to-face counselling at our office in Dunmanway and via phone or video-link depending on a person’s needs. An outreach appointment if requested may be arranged depending on our resources. This is free service. Our experienced counsellor provides a non-directive and non-judgmental, compassionate service that is available to women, their partner, family and friends. Contact us on on our Free-Phone number 1800 252 359. The Healthy Ireland Framework 2013-2025 supports Government’s response to Ireland’s changing health and well-being profile. A healthy Ireland where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health and well-being to their full potential, where well-being is valued and supported.

		Our core funding is from HSE (Health Service Executive). We receive Section 39 funding that enables us to deliver a low cost, accessible counselling service to anyone in West Cork, over the age of 18 years.
		Funding from the HSE Sexual Health Crisis Pregnancy Programme (HSESHCPP ) enables us to provide crisis / unplanned pregnancy and post termination counselling. This service is provided free of charge.
		Funding from TUSLA enables WCCSS to provide counselling adults, in support of families and children
		In 2021 We received a grant to assist with the cost of technology from Cork County Council Covid-19 Community Emergency Fund
		During 2022, Cork ETB Reach funded the development of our 3-year Strategy Plan for 2023 – 2026, which includes supports for migrant and refugee communities.