SUPPORT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
I hope you are all keeping safe and healthy in this difficult time. This is an unprecedented situation that is new for everyone. However, there is assistance available to help people during this period of uncertainty. Please do not hesitate to call or make contact with me at any time. My number is 087 3560565 and email is tomgallhscl@gmail.com. I have been in contact with some of you already and hope to speak to you all at some point in the coming weeks.
Here are some useful helpline numbers that can offer practical advice if required.
Please do not hesitate to call or email me. I’m looking forward to chatting to you at some stage. Take care and stay safe.
Tom Gallagher
HSCL Teacher
St. Joseph’s Co-ed. Primary School
I hope you are all keeping safe and healthy in this difficult time. This is an unprecedented situation that is new for everyone. However, there is assistance available to help people during this period of uncertainty. Please do not hesitate to call or make contact with me at any time. My number is 087 3560565 and email is tomgallhscl@gmail.com. I have been in contact with some of you already and hope to speak to you all at some point in the coming weeks.
Here are some useful helpline numbers that can offer practical advice if required.
- Continuity of Schooling
- https://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/continuity-of-schooling/continuity-of-schooling.html
- ALONE 0818 -222 024
- Open 8am-8pm for older people who have concerns or are facing difficulty relating to Coronavirus.
- Dublin City CouncilCovid-19 Community Response Forum.
- Call 012228555 Email covidsupport@dublincity.ie
- This is a helpline to respond to the needs of vulnerable members in our community.
- Samaritans Freephone 116123
- Emotional support to anyone in distress or struggling to cope.
- YourMentalHealth.ie is website that provides information and signposting on all mental health services that are available nationally and locally. 1800- 111-888 is the helpline and is open anytime day or night.
- Aware Support Line 1800 804848
- Information and support to anyone over 18 about issues relating to their mood or the mood of a friend or family member who is experiencing depression.
- Askonefamily 1800 -445 464
- Helpline for people parenting alone or shared parenting.
- Threshold 1800 -454 454
- Helpline for anyone having issues with their rental situation.
- FLAC -1890 350 250
- If you have a legal query this organisation will offer free legal advice.
- Barnardos 1800- 910123
- This service is to support parents throughout this challenging time. They will offer advice to parents on a wide range of issues that may come up during this time. Issues such as how to talk to your child about Coronavirus, managing routine, home schooling, healthy eating, self care and managing your families anxieties. This service is open between 10am and 2pm from Monday to Friday. They can also be contacted by email at parentsupport@barnardos.ie .
- Jigsaw 01- 6583070
- This service is a free, non-judgemental and confidential support for young people aged 12-25 going through a stressful or difficult time. Jigsaw also launched jigsawonline.ie to provide a number of mental health supports to young people during this difficult time.
- Pieta House 1800 247 247 or Text Help 51444.
- www.gov.ie/health-covid-19 and www.hse.ie for daily updates and up to date advice about Coronavirus.
- MABS – 0761 07200
- Advice service for money management and advice open weekdays 9am -8pm.
- Webwise.ie contains steps to manage online safety in the home for your child.
- Women’s Aid
- National Freephone Helpline 24hours/ 7 Days 1800 341 900
- WomensAid.ie
- Male Advice Line
- National Male advice line 1800 816 588
- www.neic.ie provides a comprehensive list of services in the North East Inner City.
Please do not hesitate to call or email me. I’m looking forward to chatting to you at some stage. Take care and stay safe.
Tom Gallagher
HSCL Teacher
St. Joseph’s Co-ed. Primary School
Mindfulness
Mindfulness & Relaxation Centre - Beaumont HospitalClick here: http://www.beaumont.ie/marc
Relaxation and mindfulness training are helpful for managing stress as well as helping people cope with physical illness and ongoing medical treatment.
All of the exercises are recorded by people working in Beaumont Hospital with the goal of helping you feel better.
You can listen in to the exercises on the website, or download them for your personal use.
Why Relax
Why Mindfulness
Getting Started
Exercises
Further Reading, Research, and References
Contributors
Relaxation and mindfulness training are helpful for managing stress as well as helping people cope with physical illness and ongoing medical treatment.
All of the exercises are recorded by people working in Beaumont Hospital with the goal of helping you feel better.
You can listen in to the exercises on the website, or download them for your personal use.
Why Relax
Why Mindfulness
Getting Started
Exercises
Further Reading, Research, and References
Contributors
Aoibhneas Domestic Abuse Support
"This is What I will Remember Mama" - A Poem
A beautiful reminder about what it is that children really need, and what they remember the most!
I came across this poem while reading an article. We are going through a very difficult time and parents are under a lot of pressure every day. Go easy on yourself - you are doing the best you can!
Here is the article: https://www.herfamily.ie/parenting/ill-remember-beautiful-reminder-little-children-really-need-359779
Dear Mama,
I don’t remember if our house was big or small or if we rented or owned.
I don’t remember if you had a fancy car, or if we had to take the bus.
I don’t remember if the house was clean and tidy or if it was covered in washing piles and scattered toys.
I don’t remember if my pram was new or second hand or if I had the latest new toy or designer clothes.
I don’t remember if you were dressed up or if your face was bare, it always looked perfect to me.
I don’t remember if you had a lot of money or whether you lived pay check to pay check.
I don’t remember if we went out every day or went on expensive holidays.
I don’t remember how sometimes you got angry or cried or had to walk out of the room to take a breath.
I don’t remember a schedule, a check list or any ex pectations other than just you.
What I do remember is feeling safe.
I remember your comfort and how you kept me warm.I remember your face above me when I cried for you.
I remember you would feed me when I was hungry, or tired or in pain.
I remember your smell and how it would send me off to sleep, sometimes at 2:00am, then again at 4:00am.
I remember your smile, it was the first reason I smiled.
I remember how you played with me and got down on the ground with me, before I could get up.
I remember you taught me about love before anything else and how it was my constant.
I remember knowing it was the only thing I ever really needed and you gave that to me, I never had to work for it, I relaxed in it.
Thank you for teaching me that love has no limits, that it’s unconditional and honest.
This is what I will remember Mama.
Thank you for giving me the best memories of all.
Written by Jess Urlichs @lifewithharryandholly https://www.instagram.com/lifewithharryandholly/
I came across this poem while reading an article. We are going through a very difficult time and parents are under a lot of pressure every day. Go easy on yourself - you are doing the best you can!
Here is the article: https://www.herfamily.ie/parenting/ill-remember-beautiful-reminder-little-children-really-need-359779
Dear Mama,
I don’t remember if our house was big or small or if we rented or owned.
I don’t remember if you had a fancy car, or if we had to take the bus.
I don’t remember if the house was clean and tidy or if it was covered in washing piles and scattered toys.
I don’t remember if my pram was new or second hand or if I had the latest new toy or designer clothes.
I don’t remember if you were dressed up or if your face was bare, it always looked perfect to me.
I don’t remember if you had a lot of money or whether you lived pay check to pay check.
I don’t remember if we went out every day or went on expensive holidays.
I don’t remember how sometimes you got angry or cried or had to walk out of the room to take a breath.
I don’t remember a schedule, a check list or any ex pectations other than just you.
What I do remember is feeling safe.
I remember your comfort and how you kept me warm.I remember your face above me when I cried for you.
I remember you would feed me when I was hungry, or tired or in pain.
I remember your smell and how it would send me off to sleep, sometimes at 2:00am, then again at 4:00am.
I remember your smile, it was the first reason I smiled.
I remember how you played with me and got down on the ground with me, before I could get up.
I remember you taught me about love before anything else and how it was my constant.
I remember knowing it was the only thing I ever really needed and you gave that to me, I never had to work for it, I relaxed in it.
Thank you for teaching me that love has no limits, that it’s unconditional and honest.
This is what I will remember Mama.
Thank you for giving me the best memories of all.
Written by Jess Urlichs @lifewithharryandholly https://www.instagram.com/lifewithharryandholly/