Everyone feels under the weather or needs support at some time or another.
On this page you will find details of local health care services, national helplines and information you can download.
Chemist
Barry’s Pharmacy
Main Street, Delvin
Telephone 044 9664301
Delvin Health Centre
Main Street, Delvin
Telephone: 044 966 4256 / 087 252 5999
Surgery Times:
Monday & Friday 10:00 – 12:00
Wednesday 10:00 – 12:00 (appointments only)
Thursday 3:00 – 5:00
Dentist appointments (under 16s only): 044 96 68053
Public Health Nurse Appointments: 044 96 64076
Out Of Hours
MIDOC – 1850 302 702
Weekdays: Early 18:00 – 0.00 & Late 0:00 – 08:00
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays: Early 08:00 – 18:00 & Late 18:00 – 08:00
Helplines
Please let us know if there are any other useful numbers that should be included here.
ACCORD - 044 934 8707
Marriage counselling, pre-marriage courses etc.
Adult Counselling Service - 1800 234 113
For people that have suffered childhood sexual, physical abuse in an institution, education or family setting. Appointments are arranged with trained counsellors.
Alcoholics Anonymous - 01 842 0700
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. Website
Aware - 1890 303 302
Aware is a national voluntary organisation providing support through depression. Website
Bodywhys – 1890 200 444
Provides online support and information for people with eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia and atypical eating disorders. Website
Cancer Helpline - 1800 200 700
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Services – 044 934 0221
Childline – 1800 666 666
Citizens Information Centre – 044 934 0700
Community Alcohol & Drugs Service - 044 934 1630
Assessment, counselling, educational information and out-patient clinics for people with alcohol and drug related problems. Based in Mullingar.
Community Welfare Services - 044 934 0221
If you or someone close to you is affected by illness, unemployment, retirement, old age or other circumstances which place you in need of financial assistance, the community welfare officer will explain which entitlements may be available to you and how to claim them.
Domestic Violence Helpline - 1800 444 944
Gamblers Anonymous - 01 872 1133
Garda National Drugs Unit - 01 666 9900
For advice and assistance to parents and community groups in relation to substance abuse.
Gay Switchboard - 01 872 1055
GROW - 1890 474 474
GROW is a Mental Health Organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering, from mental health problems. Website
Irish Autism Action- 044 933 1609 - Website
Midlands Crisis Pregnancy Counselling Services – 1800 200 857 - Website
Midlands Rape Crisis Centre – 1800 306 600
Midlands Suicide Bereavement Support Services – 086 8157320
Money Advice & Budgeting Service - 1890 283 438
This is a service to help clients manage their over-indebtedness, to help families to budget their money so they do not get in to debt and can enjoy a better quality of life. Website
Society of St. Vincent De Paul – 044 934 3868
Spunout
A useful website for young people including articles on a wide range of subjects. Website
The Samaritans - 1850 60 90 90
Westmeath Citizens Advice – 1890 777 121. Website
Useful Information
The following information can be downloaded in PDF format. If you are aware of any other useful leaflets that could be included here, please contact us.
Berevement
Adults Grieving The Death Of A Parent
Bereavement Through Suicide
Grieving The Death Of Someone Close
Health
9 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer
F.A.S.T – Stroke Leaflet
Find Out About Testicular Cancer
Understanding Arthritis
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
ASIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Concerned About Suicide – Warning Signs & Risk Factors
If you don’t have Adobe Reader installed on your computer, it is a free application and you can download a copy by clicking the button below (link opens in new window).
Welfare
Community Welfare Officer – Deidre Coyne
Attends Delvin Health Centre between 12:00 & 1:30 every Wednesday
