Services & Supports

History
Western Care Association is a voluntary organisation founded in 1966. It is a progressive and dynamic association, providing services to approximately 750 people with learning disabilities throughout County Mayo, Ireland.

It is an organisation representative of service users, parents, guardians, families and friends. The ethos of the Association is based on the belief that services can best be provided locally in a person centered manner.

Western Care takes great pride in being a Personal Outcomes accredited organisation.

Children and Family Services
Overview of Services
Childrens Services
Autism Support Services (0-18 years)

Adult Services
Supporting Adults
Supported Employment Services
Community/Support Services

Services Team
The delivery of services is directed by the Director of Services through the Services Team.

The following members of the Services Team are based in Head Office at John Moore Road, Castlebar, Co Mayo (094 9029100):

Executive Director

Deputy Director of Services

      Head of Evaluation & Training
      Principal Social Worker
      Speech and Language Therapy Manager

Regional Service Manager Children's Services
Regional Service Manager West

Regional Service Manager Central
Volunteer Co-ordinator

Team Leader /Behaviour Support Specialist

Senior Psychologist

      Regional Services Manager Children's Autism Services

Other members of the Services team are:

      Regional Service Manager East, Ballinamore, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo (094 9381504)
      Regional Service Manager North, Ridgepool Training Centre, Ballina, Co Mayo (096 24100)

Adult Services Manager (Erris)