Services to support our community
The Solas Family Resource Centre is your one-stop-shop for a wealth of information, leaflets, forms, and personal advice on Health Issues, Social Welfare, Education etc. The team in Solas work hard to keep up to date on all the issues that can affect individuals and families in this area. Please feel free to call, write or drop in for whatever help and advice you may need. Chances are, if we can’t help you, we can put you in touch with those who can. Remember, it’s your Resource Centre, here to help you.
Irish Conversation Circle
A relaxed weekly space for Irish speakers of all levels to chat, learn, and enjoy the language.
Play Therapy
Therapeutic play sessions for children aged 4–12, offering a safe space to express emotions and heal.
GRETB Headford Further Education
Further education courses and qualifications available locally through Galway and Roscommon ETB in Headford.
Clothes Bank
Our clothes bank accepts quality clothing donations to generate vital funding for our professional Counselling and Play Therapy services.
Affordable Counselling Service
Confidential, affordable therapy with trained counsellors to help you explore challenges and build healthier ways of living.
Domestic Violence Outreach Service
Refuge and support for women experiencing domestic violence, run by Cope Galway's Modh Eile House.
Family Support Services
Advice and support for parents dealing with children's behavioural challenges, offered weekly through Tuam Family Services.
Galway Advocacy Service
Free, confidential support for young people aged 16–21 to re-engage with education, training, or employment.
Information Service
Access leaflets and forms covering health, social welfare, education, grants, motor tax, and more.
MABS (Outreach Service)
Free, confidential money advice and debt support, available bi-weekly at Solas through the national MABS service.
Meals on Wheels
Hot, nutritious meals delivered to your home at a reduced price, prepared by the Angler's Rest Hotel.
Office Services
Copying, faxing, laminating, computer and internet access, and meeting room hire available at Solas.
Rainbows
Peer support programme helping children process grief, separation, or family change in a safe group setting.
Rural Transport Initiative
Affordable bus service connecting rural communities to Tuam on Wednesdays and Headford on Fridays.
Security Alarms
Pendant security alarms available to people over 65 living alone or with another person over 65.
Galway Rural Development
Free one-to-one employment support including CV help, interview prep, and training courses, available fortnightly.