- Our Cancer Support Centre is at the hub of Purple House, and is based at 2 Duncairn Tce, Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow & is open from 10am to 1pm Mon-Fri and by appointment from 1pm until 4pm Mon-Thurs. Purple House has disabled access. Our trained Cancer Support Staff & volunteers are on hand to offer a sympathetic listening ear in total confidentiality.
- We support people affected by Cancer Nationwide throughout Ireland through our Virtual Cancer Support Centre. Purple House @ Home provides a Telephone Counselling & Psychotherapy Service, Telephone Support Service, Support Groups, programmes and Classes through Zoom from the comfort of your own home, hospital, or care setting.
- Monthly Cancer Support Groups in The Lexicon Library, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin on the 1st Tuesday of each Month from 11am-12.30pm. Not currently running due to Covid19.
- A confidential telephone support service (012866966) is available Monday to Friday, with a 24hour answer machine referral service for out of hours service.
Counselling Service
- One-To-One Counselling, Psychotherapy & Bereavement Counselling is available by appointment and free of charge. Counselling is provided by our qualified psychotherapists and professional counsellors.
- Telephone and Video Counselling is also available.
Practical Support Services
- Personal development Classes in areas such as relaxation, art therapy, mindfulness, yoga, Moving Beyond Cancer & more.
- Food Cloud Meals for Cancer patients Programme.
- Citizen’s Information Benefits & Entitlements Clinics every Wednesday & Friday from 10am-11am. Appointment Necessary. Click here for Benefits & Entitlements Advice for Cancer patients.
- A Transport service by trained staff and volunteers is available to and from hospitals, hospices, clinics or Purple House
- Nutritional Advice from our trained Nutritionist.
- A comprehensive library on issues related to cancer and up-to-date information is provided on cancer diagnoses, treatment, welfare entitlements etc.
- Schools Outreach Programme whereby we give talks to schools on Cancer Prevention and our work in the Community.
Cancer Support Groups
- Support Groups for Men affected by Cancer
- Breast Cancer Support Group
- Parent’s Support Group
- Teenager’s Support Group
Children’s & Teenager’s Services
- Support services for children and teenagers who are dealing with Cancer or who have a family member or friend affected by Cancer.
- Children’s and Teenager’s Counselling Service
- CLIMB Children’s Programme for children aged 5-12 who are experiencing the impact of a parents cancer diagnosis.
- Art & Play Therapies for Children one to one sessions with our child & adolescence counsellor.
- Yoga Classes
- Creative Art & Wellbeing Classes
- Bereavement Support Service for Children and teenagers
- Teenagers Support Group
Click Here to View The Purple House Children’s Services Programme 2022
Survivorship Programmes
- Stanford Cancer Thriving and Surviving Programme – Self Management Programme for Cancer Survivors.
- Purple House Choir open to anyone affected by Cancer. Find your voice and sing! No singing experience needed! Fun, relaxed atmosphere. Rehearsals every 2nd Monday night in Purple House Bray.
- Creative Writing Classes
- Relaxation Classes
- Therapeutic Gardening Programmes
- Knitting & Crochet Classes
Physical Activity Programmes
- Cancer Rehabilitation Gym
- Oncology Physiotherapy with our Chartered Physiotherapist Emma Casey
- Functional Movement Classes
- Yoga Classes
- Swimming
Complementary Therapies
- Complementary Therapies including Acupuncture, Massage & Reflexology provided by our trained therapists.
- Manual Lymph Drainage for Lymphoedema.
- Acupuncture for Peripheral Neuropathy.
Specialist Wig Fitting & Mastectomy Fitting Service
- By Appointment with Roches Hair Specialists and Caroline’s Breast Care
- Hairdresser available in Purple House every week.