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The four Family Resource Centres based in Westmeath and Longford have welcomed the high level of political and public support they have received for the campaign to prevent their closure in the forthcoming budget. However, they have said that – ultimately – the countdown to December 9 will be critical in determining the future of Family Resource Centres around the country, and they have called for continued support for their campaign over the coming weeks.

Mayo Cancer Support Association provides emotional support and practical help for people living with cancer, their families and friends. Now in its 10th year the demand for the services is increasing and the range of services on offer is developing to meet the needs of people whose lives have been affected by cancer. The drop in centre offers a professional counselling service, a drop in listening service information, aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, and relaxation techniques. All services are free of charge and are also available to family members or friends.

The Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Mary Hanafin TD has urged voluntary organisations which provide family counselling services to apply now to the Family Support Agency for funding under their 2010 scheme of grants.