Text the word HELLO to 50808 to start a conversation or 086 1800 280 50808 is a free 24/7 text service, providing everything from a calming chat to immediate support for people going through a mental health or emotional crisis – big or small. From breakups or bullying, to anxiety, depression and suicidal feelings,…

Pieta provides a professional one-to-one therapeutic service to people who are in suicidal distress, those who engage in self-harm, and those bereaved by suicide. All of our services are provided free of charge and no referral is needed. Text HELP to 51444 to speak to a therapist 24/7 Call 1800 247 247 to…

You can talk with Childline’s 24-hour Support Line in confidence, about anything that might be on your mind, and we won’t judge you, give out to you or tell you what to do. We’re here to listen and we’ll help you to figure out the best solution for you. We try to empower, support and protect young…

Parentline is a national, confidential helpline that offers parents support, information and guidance on all aspects of being a parent and any parenting issues.

For non life threating issues please contact your local Garda station: Waterford District Station 051 305 300 Tramore District Station 051 391 620 Dungarvan District Station 058 48 600 Ferrybank Station 051 830 240

Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s going on for you. We won’t judge you or tell you what to do, we’ll listen to you and offer support.

Call if you think your child has been poisoned

Please call 053 9198201 to report any child protection concerns in Waterford City and County areas. Ask to speak with the Duty Social worker to report a child protection concern. Any query or concern in relation to children out of hours should be reported immediately to An Garda Siochana.

OASIS House provides a safe supported place for women and women with their children who are victims of domestic violence and emergency accommodation for homeless women and homeless women with their children. Oasis House provides Court Accompaniment, 24/7 helpline & support & access to professional Counselling. Safety planning is a core activity, designed to meet…

GP Out of Hours Service provides you and your family with access to family doctor services outside of normal hours. This service operates from 6pm to 8am Monday to Friday, and on a 24-hour basis Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Aware is the national organisation providing support, education and information services for those impacted by depression, bipolar disorder and other mood related conditions. Freecall Support Line Available on 1800 80 48 48 Monday-Sunday 10am-10pm Book a place on the weekly support group – Tuesdays at 7pm in Patrick Street Waterford https://www.aware.ie/support/support-groups/

The ISPCC operates Teenline, a national active listening service for children and young people up to the age of 18 in Ireland. Teenline can be contacted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1800 833 634. The service is free to contact and is confidential, non-directive and non-judgmental.

Waterford Childcare Committee

Coiste Cúram Leanaí Phort Láirge (CCLPL)

The main purpose of CCLPL is to develop, support and enhance a wide range of high quality, integrated, accessible and affordable childhood care and education services responsive to the rights and needs of children, their parents/guardians and of communities in Waterford.

Running wellbeing and self care events for childcare workers and information sessions on school transition’s for little ones

Providing and online resource for parents to search for childcare places across Waterford and city county childcare and ECCE providers

Information on:

National Childcare Scheme (NCS)
Early Childhood Care and Education Programme (ECCE)
Access Inclusion Model (AIM)
National Action Plan for Childminding (NAPC)
Parent and Toddler Groups
Childminding Ireland
Tusla
Department of Education and Science
First Five

Contact Details

Waterford Childcare Committee

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