Recovery Haven Kerry

Recovery Haven Kerry

Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland

HealthMental health
CharityFounded 2009Regional reach
Profile last updated: October 18, 2026

About

Founded in 2009, Recovery Haven Kerry is a charity based in Tralee, Ireland working on health, mental health.

Recovery Haven Kerry, also known as Recovery Haven Kerry Cancer Support House, is a registered charity founded in 2009 by a group of local people to support those affected by cancer. Based at Haigs Terrace in Tralee, Co. Kerry, it offers free psychological, emotional, educational and practical support to cancer patients, their families and carers. Services include counselling, complementary therapies, survivorship programmes, support groups and drop-in sessions, with outreach in Killorglin. The centre is primarily for people in Kerry and neighbouring counties Cork and Limerick, while online services are open to anyone. The charity is led by a voluntary Board of Directors, supported by a small staff team and volunteers, and relies largely on donations and fundraising. It is one of 16 full members of the National Cancer Control Programme Alliance.

Location

Tralee, Ireland

Founded

2009

Organisation type

Charity

Legal name

Recovery Haven Kerry

Charity number

20073749

Registration

474633

Focus areas

cancer supportcounsellingwellbeingKerryvolunteer-led

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthMental health

Works for

PatientsCarersFamilies

How they work

Direct servicesVolunteer programmesCommunity programmes

Programmes

Counselling

Health · Ireland

Counselling for people affected by cancer, their families and carers.

Complementary Therapies

Health · Ireland

Complementary therapies offered free of charge to people affected by cancer.

Survivorship Programmes

Health · Ireland

Programmes supporting people after cancer treatment to rebuild coping skills and quality of life.

Drop-in Service

Health · Ireland

Drop-in sessions with trained volunteer listeners or staff at the Tralee centre.

Killorglin Community Outreach Service

Health · Ireland

Twice-monthly outreach at Killorglin Community Care Centre offering counselling, therapies, nurse support and wellbeing classes.

Support Groups

Health · Ireland

Peer support groups for people affected by cancer, including a women's support group.

Countries of operation

Ireland

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerFundraiseSponsorship

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

National Cancer Control Programme Alliance

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