Here is a comprehensive list of supports available to older people in West Cork:

These resources offer a comprehensive range of supports for older people in West Cork, covering health, wellbeing, social engagement, financial advice, and crisis support.

Local Services and Organizations

1. West Cork Older People’s Network
   • Provides support, information, and advocacy for older people in West Cork.
   • Contact through local community centers or development offices.
2. West Cork Development Partnership
   • Offers various support services including community development and assistance for older people.
   • Website: wcdp.ie
3. Bantry and District Care for the Aged Association
   • Provides services and activities for older people in the Bantry area.
   • Contact through local health office or community center.

National Services and Organizations

1. ALONE
   • Supports older people with housing, health, and social care needs.
   • Phone: 0818 222 024
   • Website: alone.ie
2. Age Action Ireland
   • Provides advocacy, information, and services to promote positive aging.
   • Phone: 01 475 6989
   • Email: info@ageaction.ie
   • Website: ageaction.ie
3. Active Retirement Ireland
   • Offers activities, social opportunities, and support for older people.
   • Phone: 01 873 3836
   • Email: info@activeirl.ie
   • Website: activeirl.ie
4. The Irish Senior Citizens Parliament
   • Advocates for the rights and needs of older people in Ireland.
   • Phone: 01 856 1243
   • Email: seniors@iol.ie
   • Website: seniors.ie

Health and Wellbeing Services

1. HSE Elderly Care Services
   • Provides a range of health and social care services for older people.
   • Contact through local health office or GP for referrals.
   • Website: hse.ie
2. Mental Health Services for Older People (HSE)
   • Offers mental health support and services tailored for older adults.
   • Contact through local health office or GP for referrals.
3. Meals on Wheels
   • Delivers nutritious meals to older people who are unable to prepare their own meals.
   • Contact through local community centers or development offices.

Social and Recreational Services

1. Community Alert and Neighbourhood Watch Programs
   • Provides safety and social support for older people within their communities.
   • Contact through local Garda stations or community centers.
2. Local Active Retirement Groups
   • Organizes social, recreational, and educational activities for older adults.
   • Contact through local community centers or development offices.

Financial and Legal Support

1. Citizens Information Centre
   • Offers information and advice on social welfare, pensions, health services, and legal rights.
   • Website: citizensinformation.ie
2. Department of Social Protection – Pension Services
   • Provides information and support regarding pensions and other benefits for older people.
   • Website: gov.ie

Crisis and Emergency Support

1. Samaritans Ireland
   • Provides emotional support for anyone in distress, including older people.
   • Freephone: 116 123
   • Email: jo@samaritans.ie
   • Website: samaritans.org
2. SeniorLine
   • A confidential listening service for older people who are lonely or need someone to talk to.
   • Freephone: 1800 80 45 91
   • Website: thirdageireland.ie

Housing and Home Support

1. Threshold
   • Provides advice and advocacy for housing issues, including those faced by older people.
   • Phone: 1800 454 454
   • Email: advice@threshold.ie
   • Website: threshold.ie
2. Local Authority Housing Services
   • Provides information and support for housing options and services for older people.
   • Contact through local county council offices.