Whether you have been recently diagnosed, are in treatment, finished treatment, or caring for a loved one with the disease, ARC Cancer Support Centres (ARC) offer various therapies and services to help and support you through challenging and difficult times.
Our services include professional counselling, outreach peer support calls, weekly wellbeing & resilience building classes, workshops, courses, talks and support groups. Our services are confidential, professional and caring, designed to enhance your coping skills and improve your quality of life during your cancer journey.
All our Services are FREE of charge and open to those diagnosed with cancer, as well as their loved ones.
To find out more or to register for any of our Services & Activities to or to speak to someone for Support today email info@arccancersupport.ie or call us on 01 215 0250.
Support Line and Getting Started
Drop In
Counselling
Support Groups
Wellbeing Classes & Courses
Special Talks and Events
Families & Loved Ones
Healthcare Professionals
Current Supports at a Glance
Online Resources
All of our services are free-of-charge
What we offer
ARC offers a range of complementary therapies, one to one and group sessions. All services are free of charge. Please note that touch therapies are currently suspended due to COVID-19.
Counselling
Counselling for people and their family members to help deal with the fear of a cancer diagnosis.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is used to address the side effects of treatment and helps reduce anxiety.
Manual Lymph Drainage
Manual lymph drainage is a specialised treatment for cancer-related lymphoedema.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a very gentle therapy that promotes relaxation.
Chair Yoga
This four-week chair yoga course can help reduce the impact of chronic illnesses and can help with stress management and coping with pain.
Stress Management
Teaches coping technique that can be put into daily practice to minimise stress.
Specialist Talks & Workshops
Informative events on a range of topics including nutrition, wellbeing, intimacy & sexuality and more.
Cancer Thrive & Survive
Helpful to those who have finished treatment or who may be on to long term maintenance treatment.
Mindfulness
To help manage stress and improve well-being.