About this service:

Parenting and family supports, parents and toddlers group, after-school programmes. Affordable counselling for adults and play therapy for children. Part of the Parent Led Autism Network, peer support for parents of autistic children. Adult education, computer classes, CV support, community café and wellbeing activities.

Who can use it:

Families, children, young people and adults in the local community. Artane, Coolock and surrounding areas (Dublin 5, 9 and 17).

How to access the service:

Self-referral accepted, by phone, email or drop-in. Professional referrals accepted: ring to link a family in. No form for most activities. Counselling and play therapy are arranged by phoning the centre.

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm. Friday to 4pm.

Telephone and access details:

01 851 2289 (mobile 085 704 0013)

Email contact details:

manager@artanefrc.com (general enquiries: administrator@artanefrc.com)

Website information:

artanecoolockfrc.com

Support for families of children with additional needs:

Home of the Parent Led Autism Network. Play therapy for children and counselling for parents. Informal, local support without a ‘service’ feel.

Good to know:

Low-cost counselling has a modest fee. Check current rates before telling families it is free.

Source directory last updated: October 2026. Contact the service to confirm current availability and details.