Cluain provides support for people affected by mental health in South Tipperary, in a safe and welcoming environment, with person centredness at the heart of our values.

Who We Are

History

Cluain Training Centre was established by the South Tipperary Mental Health & Voluntary Housing Association in November 1993, to address the need for a local day services, offering training, support and employment initiative, and assist service users with finding a meaningful place in society.

Mission Statement

Cluain Training Centre provides training, support and employment to enable people with mental health needs and/or acquired brain injury in South Tipperary to improve their quality of life through living, working and integrating within their community to their full potential.

What We Do

We offer a variety of creative outlets and life skill activities tailored to each individual, with a focus on personal growth, social inclusion and creative development, helping individuals achieve greater independence in a fulfilling way.  Person centred planning is at the heart of all aspects of Cluain, with achievable goal setting individualised to each service user, along with their dedicated keyworker.

Creative & Social Skills

  • Pottery (hand building, wheel throwing, glazing)
  • Arts & Crafts (drawing, painting, textiles, seasonal decorations)
  • Social Inclusion (exploring interests and local trips)

Practical & Life Skills

  • Independent Living Skills (cooking, laundry, budgeting)
  • DIY/Woodwork/Projects (assembly, upcycling, construction projects)
  • Horticulture (vegetable and fruit growing, outdoor and polytunnel work)

Professional Skills

  • Communication skills (reception skills, call logging, greeting visitors)
  • Catering – Kitchen & Restaurant (culinary skills, customer care, events)
  • Hairdressing (basin skills, blow-drying, colour)

Employability Skills

  • Courses to develop knowledge, skills, personal qualities and strengths for career pathways.
  • QQI Level 3 Major Award available (Employability & New Beginnings)

Contact

Cluain Training Centre
11 Nelson Street,
Clonmel,
Co. Tipperary,
E91 F8N7

Tel: 052 6125328
Email: info@cluaintraining.ie