Mayo Cancer Support Association
Mayo Cancer Support offers local community-based cancer support services to people affected by cancer including cancer patients, family members, carers and close friends throughout County Mayo and surrounding areas. Our main cancer support centre, Rock Rose House, is based in Castlebar , directly across from Mayo University Hospital and we also provide outreach services in Ballina and Achill.
We provide a range of services suitable for all age groups from young children to adults, all of which are provided free of charge and which rely on the generoisty of the public. Services we offer include:
- Drop-in centre
- Professional Counselling
- Complimentary Therpaies including various types of massage, reflexology , bio-energy and relaxation
- Art Therapy
- Play Therapy for children and Teenagers
- Group Therapies including mindfulness, meditation, stress management , essence of well-being , yoga, creative writing, art therapy etc
- Various Workshops and Information Evenings on cancer related topics including lymphodema, diet and nutrition, look good feel better etc
- Support Groups,
- Bereavement Support
- Cancer Survivors Choir
- CLIMB programme for children aged between 6-12 years who have a significant adult in their life affected by cancer
All money raised for Mayo Cancer Support stays lcoacl and we sincerly appreciate each and every one who support our organsiation.