Slainte an Chlair,
Clare Cancer Support
Clare Cancer Support, Sláinte an Chláir is a voluntary organisation at Kilnamona and Raheen, Scarriff which supports the people of Clare and their families affected by cancer.
- We are a Voluntary Cancer Support Centre
- All services free of charge
What we do?
Clare Cancer Support (Sláinte an Chláir) is here to support you and your loved ones when you receive a cancer diagnosis. At Clare Cancer support we provide psychological, emotional and educational support as well as practical information and advice. Physical therapies and classes are also provided to help with your physical body, through physiotherapy led exercise classes and lymphoedema management with our lymphoedema therapist. We have a range of complementary therapies and courses all free of charge.
All staff & Volunteers are trained and qualified in their area of practice at the centre.
About Us
Clare Cancer Support
Clare Cancer Support, Sláinte an Chláir is a voluntary organisation at Kilnamona and Raheen, Scarriff which supports the people of Clare and their families affected by cancer. We provide a range of supportive services and treatments from trained personnel that work alongside your medical treatment. Services include counselling, lymphoedema management, nutritional advice, meditation, reflexology, Tai Chi, Arts & Crafts and much more. All services are free of charge and are only possible due to the very kind support from you the people of Clare who fundraise for us.
If you or a loved one are affected by cancer and would like some support or if you would like to help support these services please get in touch.
community
Clare Cancer Support, Sláinte an Chláir is a voluntary organisation at Kilnamona and Raheen, Scarriff.
Drop-in
Service
We offer help and support to anyone who is affected by or concerned about cancer, including families, friends and carers. There is no need to make an appointment. You can drop in during our opening hours without having to make an appointment. Classes and services are available every Tuesday and Thursday in Kilnamona and every Wednesday in Raheen. All classes and services are free of charge. Tuamgraney Outreach is open every Wednesday on the grounds of Raheen Community Hospital.
What we can
offer
A 24 hour support line on 087 6912396.
Information on Social Welfare Entitlements
A relaxed environment where you can discuss your needs and concerns confidentially.
All staff and volunteers are fully trained.
On site Counselling, Massage, Reflexology, Tai Chi, Reiki & Arts and Crafts.
Information leaflets provided by the Irish Cancer Society
Details of other support organisations.
Access to a range of services and social events at the Support Centre.
'A cancer journey guide for the people of County Clare'
Our
Team
You can talk to trained staff and volunteers who are happy to do their best to help you. We have resources available if you have any particular needs e.g. information in other languages and information for those with sight or hearing difficulties. The Centre has a wide range of leaflets, books, videos/dvd's and audiotapes on different topics.
We also offer access to the Internet. You can browse through the information on your own or approach our staff and volunteers who are there to help you. All inquiries are dealt with in the strictest confidence.
Counselling
Psychologists
Counselling psychologist work with people who have experienced a range of emotional and psychological difficulties following a cancer diagnosis. For more information or to make an appointment please contact us on 087 691 2396.
We recently launched our book which is a practical guide, full of information for people on the cancer journey. It is available free of charge by contacting us here at the centre.
Testimonials
(Poem By a family member whose husband was undergoing treatment, young family )
I was feeling lost and alone
I was drowning in emotions not my own,
My life was turned Upside down,
My smile, replaced by a frown,
In Sláinte an Chláir, I found a light,
A kind word, support and reprieve from the fright,
A happy place, filled with love,
The answer, I feel,
Sent from above.
No longer do I need to roam,
Meditation online in my own home,
In life you meet people who will always be there,
Sláinte an Chláir is filled with those people
And this is truly rare
Sophie (Wife)
‘ For me, discovering Sláinte an Chláir, has been like finding a new home, one that is equipped with all that is needed to support, nourish, and strengthen, those of us who found ourselves catupulated into the world of cancer….’ (Vinnie )
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This Poem is spelling out the name Sláinte an Chláir
S erenity and smiles
L ove and laughter
A dvice and meditation
I nventive minds
N ever ending positivity
T herapies for everyone
E ars to listen
A rt and creative minds
N obody judges you
C aring people
H appy banter soothing troubled minds
L ittle acts of kindness
A romas of beautiful food
R elax and recharge our batteries! (By Mary Mc Grath)
‘ After being diagnosed with cancer for the second time at the age of 26years, I decided I would do everything I could to try and heal. When your world explodes in your face, it can be hard to know where to start picking up the pieces! I took a leap of faith and walked in the doors of Sláinte an Chláir and it was one of the best things I did. Sláinte anchored me from the beginning and gave me directions where I couldn’t see. I know it was crucial in grounding me on my path of healing……………What was so striking to me was the heart and the homeliness of the place; after coming from so many hospital appointments which usually feel like a warzone, and then conversely, the pleasure of arriving at a safe haven like Sláinte an Chláir during such a traumatic time, provides a hugh lifeline and massive relief……………. We are so, so lucky to have something this valuable in our county, especially at this time, where so many are being diagnosed every day.
Kate , (Age 28)
‘A piece of sunshine on a dark day’
Caroline
‘when the day seems dark always a smile, support and a chat’
Margaret
‘I really appreciate the centre in Raheen, Look forward to coming every week. We can discuss our problems as we are all in the same boat
Donal
‘ I came to Raheen a year and a half ago. I was made very welcome, I love coming here, enjoy every day here’
Evelyn
IRELAND CHALLENGES CANCER
IRELAND CHALLENGES CANCER
‘There is such a taboo attached to bowel cancer, as if we shouldn’t be talking about it.’ – Bernadette
Ireland Challenges Cancer is a new idea we at Sláinte an Chláir have come up with to help raise funds for our centre and our outreach centre in
Raheen, Tuamgraney.
We have designed and created beautiful lapel pins to represent
nearly every county in Ireland and also a lovely one to commemorate 1916.
They are great value and nice memento for yourself or as a gift for somebody.
irelandchallengescancer.com
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087 6912396
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