Services for Teenagers affected by cancer:
We have over 26 years experience of dealing with the issues that affect teenagers who are affected by cancer directly or who have a parent or relative with cancer. If you are worried about someone you know who has cancer, don’t hesitate to contact us in confidence on 01-2866966 or through our social media channels Instagram, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PurpleHouseCancerSupport and Twitter www.twitter.com/purplehouseIRL
Services for Young Adults (18-35yr) affected by cancer:
We have a Young Person’s Forum & a Young Ambassadors programme which are focused on developing cancer awareness and information for young people aged 16 to 30. Our Young Persons Forum meet regularly in Purple House to discuss the issues that affect the under 30 age group.
The aim of the programme is to encourage the 16-30 age group to be more cancer aware by us educating them in their own environments in a fun way. eg: music festivals, social media, schools etc.
We aim to educate this age group on being sun smart and to take steps to reduce their cancer risk by leading a healthy lifestyle.
Skin cancer is the most common cause of cancer in Ireland. There were 10,000 cases of skin cancer in Ireland in 2014, and of these 896 cases were melanoma. Young people are particularly at risk of melanoma as there is a 75% increased risk of developing melanoma when sunbed use begins before the age of 30.
People in East coastal areas have a higher risk of developing skin cancer, according to the National Cancer Registry All Ireland Cancer Atlas.
Our Young Ambassadors programme is all about reaching 16-30 years olds through their environments, like music festivals, social media etc.
We also run a health awareness campaign called ‘Check Me Out‘ which encourages the 18-30 age group to be cancer aware. For more information on this please visit www.checkmeout.ie
You are also welcome to get involved with our Young Persons Forum who meet regularly in Purple House to discuss the issues that affect the under 30 age group.
If you would like to get involved and help make a difference in your community, contact Conor O’Leary by email conor.oleary@purplehouse.ie
Our Cancer Support Centre is located at 2 Duncairn Tce on Quinsborough Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow.
The Centre is open for walk in support Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 1pm, and by appointment outside of these hours.
Feel free to call in for a chat, to request information, book an appointment or even just to avail of a sympathetic listening ear.
We have specialist staff available daily to give advice on counselling, finances, benefits entitlements and practical issues facing cancer patients and their families. 
The Centre is accessible to people with mobility impairments.
Our facilities include:
Private rooms for counselling and therapies
o A specially-designed cancer rehabilitation gym and recreational area
o A dedicated children’s cancer therapeutic and family support area
o Dedicated rooms for cancer survivorship and education programmes
o A big drop-in space, offering cancer support and information at a time that suits families
o A garden where families can spend precious time together making memories
Plus a library, a kitchen, a relaxation rooms, family rooms, therapy rooms, coffee dock & sensory garden.
Telephone support is provided from our Cancer Support Centre during office hours and a 24 hour answering machine referral service is available at all other times.
Cancer Support Service in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin:
We operate a monthly Cancer Support service on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6-8pm in The Lexicon Library, Moran Park, Dun Laoghaire. This is a walk in service and our trained staff are on hand for support, advice and information.
Read a Purple House client’s story here and here
When you first visit our Centre at 2 Duncairn Tce, Quinsborough Road, Bray, You will be greeted by our receptionist who will introduce you to one of our client support volunteers who will have an informal chat with you over a cup of tea. This chat will tell you about the different services we have on offer and which ones might suit you best.
You will also be asked to fill out a short form which will help us support you.
Following your initial chat, an appointment will be made for you to return to the Centre if you wish to avail of one of our professional services.
Confidentiality:
Purple House Cancer Support has a strict confidentiality policy in place.
Data Protection:
We are bound by the Data Protection Act.
Read a Purple House client’s story here
Professional counselling and psychotherapy is available by appointment in our Cancer Support Centre Monday-Friday from our team of fully qualified professional counsellors.
Cancer Counselling & Bereavement Counselling can help Cancer patients and their families to cope with the emotional and mental health aspects of a Cancer diagnosis or the loss of a loved one.
Our Team of Counsellors at Purple House have many years experience of working with Cancer patients and their families.
If you think you need Counselling, call us on 012866966 and our team will guide you through the process.
Our Counselling Service is provided free of charge, but donations are always welcome to fund the service.
Appointments may be made by phone or by email: Click here
Sarah McGahon talks about how Purple House helped her. Sarah says ‘I was devastated, I felt very hopeless and helpless. The counseling really helped’
You can view Sarah’s video here
Our trained volunteers provide a transport service to and from cancer treatment hospitals & clinics and also to and from Purple House Cancer Support for classes, therapies and activities.
24 hours notice is required to book our transport service. A suggested donation is requested for this service.
Transport may be booked by phone or by email: Click here
Our transport service is supported by our team of volunteer drivers, Axa insurance, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council’s Hug Charity Initiative, Bray Town Council, The Hospital Saturday Fund, Dublin Bus and a number of private contributors to whom we would like to extend our sincere gratitude.