Family Support Agency. (2012) The Family & Community Services Resource Centre programme. SPEAK FRC report 2011. Dublin: Family Support Agency.
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The aim of the Family Resource Centre (FRC) programme is to combat disadvantage and improve the functioning of the family unit.
Highlights from work of FRCs in 2011:
305 new community groups and initiatives were formed with the direct assistance of FRCs.
1,400 additional groups were established with some support from their local FRC (including on accessing funding; organisational development; and policy issues)
There are now 1,500 people involved in community savings schemes established with the assistance of FRCs.
17, 870 people completed education courses.
11,610 people completed training courses.
7,722 completed self-development courses.
157,405 people were assisted with advice / information; a further 65,675 people were referred onto other organisations / services.
17,000 professional counselling sessions were delivered.
VA Geographic area > Europe > Ireland
HJ Treatment method > Counselling
J Health care, prevention and rehabilitation > Prevention approach > Family-focused prevention
J Health care, prevention and rehabilitation > Prevention approach > Prevention through information and education
L Social psychology and related concepts > Marital relations > Family and kinship > Family structure > Family support
HJ Treatment method > Psychosocial treatment method > Family or marital therapy
L Social psychology and related concepts > Marital relations > Family and kinship > Family and substance use > Substance related family problems
J Health care, prevention and rehabilitation > Health care programme, service or facility > Community-based treatment (primary care)
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