Sligo Traveller Support Group (STSG)
Sligo Traveller Support Group Ltd was first established in 2001 as a partnership between Traveller and Settled people in the Sligo area.
Our Aim
Our main aim is to establish a voice for the local Traveller community in Sligo – to address issues of importance such as accommodation, education and employment, Youth, Childcare for Travellers and to counteract the causes and effects of prejudice, discrimination and racism against Travellers.
EVENTS
Women’s Health Event
Sligo Traveller Support Group are hosting a Women's Health Information day this Tuesday May 28th. Public Health Nurse Floraidh Dunn will be available on the day to provide advice and support in relation to a variety of Women's health issues. It takes place from...
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SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SLIGO TRAVELLERS
Sligo Traveller Support Group provides a number of services to Sligo Travellers including a healthcare team, childcare, domestic violence advocacy service (DVAS) support, mediation, counselling and education support.
NEWS
Mind Your Mental Health
Please take the time to watch this powerful video on depression. Travellers are disproportionately impact by mental health difficulties with the suicide rate at least 7 times higher for Traveller men and over 6 times higher for Traveller women when compared to the...
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