Over the past thirty years there has been a general sense of loss of rural neighborhood support in Galway, and Ireland as a whole. This is due to the decline of local communities, newly formed habitats and the growth of urban centres. At the same time a number of common and rare illnesses, both physical and emotional, are growing rapidly.

Death rates are increasing among those in dire need of emotional support. The key problems today are complex and inter-connected and at SCCUL Sanctuary we aim to alleviate the stress and anguish through the provision of therapy days and emotional support. See below for the problems which we address.