Intreo Centre
Intreo is a single point of contact for all employment and income supports. A list of local Intreo offices can be found here:
https://www.gov.ie/en/intreo-centres/

Citizens Information is one of the main supporting agencies that provide independent advice on financial entitlements.  This service can provide support with social welfare payments, housing applications/queries, employment rights and general family and childcare supports.  Citizens Information offers in-person appointments, phone advice, and online guides. 
https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/

Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) offer a free and confidential service helping people manage debt and household finances. 
https://www.mabs.ie/en/

One Family is a national charity supporting single/lone parents.  The services it provides include parenting support and counselling, employability programmes, financial and welfare guidance and advice on separation and parenting arrangements. 
https://onefamily.ie/ 

Family Carers Ireland is a support service for carers who are caring for loved ones.
1800240724
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Tusla Family Support
Tusla offer family support through Family Resource Centres across Ireland where parents can access parenting programmes, practical supports and information on grants and welfare benefits. A family can self-refer to Tusla Family Support services directly without needing a formal referral from a professional, GP or school.  Families can access support through their local Family Resource Centre or by contacting their local Child and Family Support Network (CFSN) co-ordinator.  Further information on the services provided by Tusla family support can be accessed at
https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/family-support/

Family Resource Centres
There are 121 centres nationwide offering outreach family support, delivering universal services to families across the country. Find your local FRC at https://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/family-resource-centres/find-family-resource-centre/

Housing supports

• Galway City Council: 091-536400. Galway County Council 091509000
• Your local Family Resource Centre or Citizens Information also provide support with housing applications and can help you to complete the necessary forms.
• Threshold provides free, confidential advice and support to renters in Ireland with tenancy problems and those at risk of homelessness. 1800 454454
• Galway Simon Tenancy Support provide support with preventing homelessness and supporting tenancy, they can be contacted at 091-381828
• COPE Galway Day Centre: Are a day service that support people at risk of homelessness and who are currently homeless. Contact 091 525259