Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre (BFRC) plays a vital role in combating disadvantage by focusing on strengthening family functioning and well-being. Through a comprehensive range of both universal and targeted services, BFRC addresses the unique needs of families using a strengths-based approach, empowering them to build on their capabilities and resilience.
Extensive Therapeutic Services
BFRC offers a variety of therapeutic services designed to support individuals at every stage of life. These include:
- Play Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Group Therapies
- Equine Therapy
- Problem Gambling Counselling
- Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychotherapy
Childcare Services
BFRC’s Childcare Services cater to early years and school-aged children, providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that supports their educational and developmental needs.
Family Support Services
BFRC also delivers a wide array of family support services, aimed at enhancing the overall well-being of families:
- Individual and Family Support
- Meitheals (a framework that brings together relevant agencies and individuals to support children and families)
- Parenting Programmes such as Circle of Security, Parents Plus and the Preparing for Life, which supports positive parenting from pregnancy onward
- Baby Massage
- Parents Peer Support Group
- Parent and Toddler Group
- Male Domestic Abuse Support Service
Community and Group Programmes
The centre further engages with the community through various social, educational, and training programmes, addressing local needs and providing opportunities for personal development:
- Community Alert programmes that enhance local safety and communication
- Various Social, Training, and Education Groups
Each of these services has been carefully tailored to meet the specific and emerging needs identified by the community BFRC serves. The centre remains committed to listening to the needs of local families and adapting its services to provide the best possible support, fostering stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities
