Supports for Students

If you feel your child could benefit from additional support, here are some helpful resources you can explore. In case of emergency, please contact your GP. If necessary, the GP can refer your child to CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services). Please note: CAMHS referrals can only be made by a GP.

Local Support Services

• Adolescent Counsellor Marie Kelly (based in Ennis) – 087 797 3601

• Clare Youth Service, Kilkee Road, Kilrush – 065 905 2009

• West Clare Family Resource Centre – www.westclarefrc.ie

• ClareCare – www.clarecare.ie / 065 905 2817

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

• Heads Up Clare – www.headsupclare.ie

• YourMentalHealth.ie – Information and support for mental health and wellbeing

• NEART (Jigsaw) – Mental health support in post-primary schools

• Bodywhys.ie – Support for people affected by eating disorders

• TUSLA – Child and Family Agency

Online Safety

• Webwise.ie – Internet safety information and tools for parents, teachers and students

Substance Use, Vaping & Communication

• Vaping Information for Parents & How to Discuss with Teens vaping-information-for-parents.pdf (hse.ie)

• HSE Communication on Vaping - click here

• HSE: Talking to Your Child About Drugs & Alcohol

• Drugs.ie – HSE drug and alcohol information and support