Support in your area

ARC Cancer Support Centres provide psychological, emotional, educational and practical support in a warm and welcoming environment to people with cancer and those who care for them. 

Our services are confidential, professional and caring, and are provided free of charge. Whether you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, are in treatment, finished treatment, or caring for a loved one with cancer, ARC provides a range of supports to help you come to terms with cancer, and to enhance your coping skills and quality of life. We provide one-to-one counselling*, support groups, wellbeing classes, survivorship programmes, educational talks and workshops, and complementary therapies*.

Our cancer support services include information, practical help, professional counselling and complementary therapies;
- We provide Drop-In or Telephone advice, One to One Counselling in-person or remotely, Bereavement Counselling, Supports for Children and Parents, Welfare Advice and Art Therapy (One to One & groups).
- You can avail of complementary therapies including Acupuncture, Massage, Reflexology and wellbeing classes of Yoga, Pilates, T’ai Chi and a Walking Group.
- We facilitate group programmes including Get Active After Cancer, The Cancer Thriving & Surviving Programme, CLIMB, Relaxation & Meditation groups, an introduction to Mindfulness, Breast Cancer Support Group, and MBSR.
- We also run one off seminars on various subjects including Diet in Cancer and regaining confidence after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. We also provide many online resources such as guided relaxation, an acupressure guide and past webinar recordings.

Founded in May 2009, the aim of the Arklow Cancer Support Group is to help and support all cancer patients and their families in Arklow and the surrounding area. We provide complimentary and creative therapies that can aid in an overall better quality of life for those affected by cancer. Monthly meetings are held on the last Wednesday of the month. Our drop-in morning is Friday.

BCSG (Balbriggan Cancer Support Group) is a community driven and volunteer based organisation that was established in May 2010 by a group of local men and women concerned with the lack of cancer support within the area.

Our mission is to be a message of hope and an opportunity to get involved in the fight against cancer by providing access to information and support to all people affected by cancer and those who care for them.

We endeavour to preserve dignity and privacy of the person at all times.

The Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre Company Ltd. was set up in March 2010 to provide a psychological and emotional support service for persons diagnosed with cancer and their families. It provides a free and confidential service which includes counselling, reflexology, acupuncture, holistic massage therapy, and bereavement support.

CARE cancer support centre provides non- judgemental emotional and practical support to persons affected by cancer. In addition to counselling and telephone support. We offer reflexology and reiki for relaxation. Throughout the year we offer a variety of workshops and classes such as art, yoga and mindfulness workshops. We also offer a drop in service, a fully accredited counsellor is on site at all times.

Cancer care for children & teenagers in Ireland includes first-class diagnosis and treatment with comprehensive medical support and counselling across a wide range of disciplines.

Cancer Support Sanctuary LARCC offers psychological and emotional support to people living with cancer, providing a homely environment where patients and family members can engage in a range of professional services including one to one counselling, complementary therapies, nurse support, telephone support and play therapy for children impacted by cancer. Specialist services include Manual Lymphatic Drainage and a Breast Care service. Clients can participate in group therapy such as gentle Yoga and Relaxation through Art and courses such as evidence based Survivorship and Cancer Rehabilitation programmes.

CanTeen Ireland is the national support group for young people between the ages of 12 and 25 years who have or have had cancer. We offer peer support in a relaxed and fun manner. We have residential weekends away, day support meetings, provide online support - workshops such as drama, music and online games. We also produce age appropriate information about cancer. Membership is free and we only charge a small fee towards the cost of our weekends away. We also run exercise programmes in conjunction with ExWell Medical.

We are a group of people who have been affected in some way by cancer and now we wish to offer the people of our local community the chance to avail of support here on their doorstep.

Cara Iorrais is a Voluntary Organisation based in Belmullet which offers practical and emotional support, understanding and empathy for men and women who have been diagnosed with cancer and their families. All volunteers have personal experience in living with cancer and you are guaranteed Privacy and Confidentiality. All Supports and Therapies are provided in our centre on Church Road which is Homely, Warm and Welcoming or we can arrange home visits.