Support for Parents - Gortnor Abbey

Supporting PARENTS

How to Ask for Help

Our Support Team is here to offer support within the school community.

External Support: We understand that parenting teenagers can be a journey. Below is a list of trusted local and national partners who can provide extra support when you need it.

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Service Name	Best For…	Contact Details
Mindspace Mayo	Youth mental health (12–25) in Mayo.	mindspacemayo.ie / 094 906 7001
Parentline	General parenting advice & stress.	parentline.ie / 01 873 3500
Jigsaw	Youth mental health & parent advice.	jigsaw.ie / 1800 JIGSAW (544729)
Foróige Mayo	Family support & youth groups.	mayo.ie/foroige / 094 902 4332
Ballina FRC	Local counselling & family support.	ballinafrc.com / 096 75573
Cúram (Claremorris)	Parenting courses & family support.	curamclaremorris.ie / 094 936 2096
YourMentalHealth	HSE directory of all local services.	yourmentalhealth.ie / Freephone 1800 111 888
Spunout	Understanding modern teen issues.	spunout.ie / Text SPUNOUT to 50808
Mayo Mental Health	Mayo-specific mental health projects.	mayomha.ie / 094 903 8430
Tusla Mayo	Complex family needs (Meitheal).	tusla.ie / 094 904 2283
ISPCC	24/7 child and parent support.	ispcc.ie / 01 676 7960

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