HSE SETS UP COUNSELLING HELPLINE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN GALWAY

Date Published: 30-Nov-2009

The Health Service Executive in Galway has set up a counselling helpline to help people affected by the stress of recent flooding.

The Helpline opened at noon today and will operate from 9.30 every morning to half five every evening, Monday to Friday.

The Helpline will be staffed by pyschology and social work professionals and aims to support people who have anxiety or stress over recent flooding.

The Helpline number for counselling support is 1 800 245 600.

Meanwhile a separate information phone line has been set up by the HSE to advise people on practical services available to them.

This information line number is 1 800 28 30 36.