The New HUGG Group will be based in Dundalk. It is hoped that the group will greatly benefit the local community and the surrounding areas including those living in Ardee, Drogheda, Carlingford, Blackrock and parts of Meath including Duleek, Slane, and Donore.
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The annual See Change Green Ribbon campaign is now in its 11th year and runs for the month of September – https://seechange.ie/green-ribbon/ .
The aim of the campaign is to spread awareness about all mental health difficulties and to help end mental health stigma and discrimination.
This year’s launch will take place on Friday 1st September. For the month of September, See Change will roll out their social media campaign and will be supporting workplaces, organisations and the general public across Ireland to start having open and honest conversations about mental health. (There will also be an event at Electric Picnic from 1st – 3rd September).
The Green Ribbon theme for 2023 is judgement, i.e. what mental health judgement is, where it shows up across society, how judgement impacts people with mental health difficulties, and what we can all do to help end the unfair judgement of ourselves and others with these sub-themes getting a focus during the weeks of the month.
Wearing the Green Ribbon symbolises an openness to have conversations about mental health.
Please see information in link below about the various programmes and particularly the Open Days that will be happening in Kells Family Resource Centre over the autumn.
The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) and Anne McDonald have collaborated to deliver an in-person 4-week Healing with Creativity programme, which is being run in the East Coast FRC on Monday evenings starting 4th September. Click on the poster below for more information and relevant contact details:
This project is funded through the Drogheda Implementation Board.
Guest speaker is Peter McCartan who is a Professional qualified Senior Medical Social Worker and Registered Systemic Family Therapist. Peters talk will cover the complex issues grieving parents must face when they have experienced the death of their child, highlighting what is normal in this process. The gender differences in facing such a loss will be explored to give an understanding for both parents of their differing worldviews. It will highlight the milestones on the journey through this unique grief and the small supports that can make the journey a little easier. Various types of loss, whether expected or sudden, will also be discussed to understand their impact on grieving parents, their families, and the deceased child’s siblings.
If you are in contact with any bereaved parents please let them know about this event. If they wish to join they can register via the below
Circle of Security 8-week programme
Places are limited. To book a place please contact Susan on 046 907 3178. Click on the attached poster link for more details.
Click on the link below for information regarding upcoming events in Trim Family Resource Centre (FRC) during August 2023.
Founded 14 years ago as an online service by Oisin & Diarmuid Scollard after they lost their brother Cormac to suicide. turn2me has established itself as a leader in early intervention suicide prevention mental health services in Ireland. It has developed robust escalation processes to keep participants safe.
Turn2Me works online to provide a free, safe, anonymous and confidential space to anyone +18 in Ireland seeking support with their mental health and wellbeing. We have a deep understanding of the needs and online behaviours of those who are seeking mental health support.
Turn2Me’s custom built platform is designed to be responsive and focused on the safety and wellbeing of users. The entire team is committed to deliver high quality support and services at the right time for those who need understanding and help.
Turn2Me’s innovative stepped care psychosocial model of online mental health support means that people in Ireland can immediately access professional one2one counselling, group support, and psychoeducation materials virtually.
What sets Turn2Me apart is that we offer FREE Anonymous services, NO Waitlists, NO referral required. All a person has to do is register as a user and they can begin availing of our services. We can be additional support to you and part of your own self care, and/or we can be additional support and assistance with the individuals you help in your day to day work.
Sign up for free at http://www.Turn2Me.ie
Click on the poster below for more information
On 20th July, 2023, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth (DCEDIY), Roderic O’Gorman announced the publication of the Children and Young People’s Services Committees Shared Vision, Next Steps Mid Term Report for 2019 – 2021.
Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) promote and support effective inter-agency coordination and collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for all children and young people.
Shared Vision, Next Steps 2019 – 2024 is the national policy document for CYPSC. It assists CYPSC to further develop in a strategic, integrated and sustainable manner, in order to support the coordination and planning of efficient and effective services for children and young people.
This mid-term report for Shared Vision, Next Steps provides an update on the work achieved in the development of CYPSC at a national level, and by individual CYPSC across Ireland over the period 2019–2021. The report provides information regarding the funding of CYPSC from 2019 to 2021 and highlights CYPSC best practice under the five national outcomes for children and young people during this time. Of the 37 actions, 22 have been completed (60%), 11 are in progress (30%) and 4 have not progressed to date (10%).
Minster O’Gorman added:
“I am very pleased to publish this CYPSC Mid Term Report for Shared Vision, Next Steps covering the period 2019- 2021. It is great to see the progress made over this period with 60% of actions completed with the other actions in progress.
CYPSC bring together a diverse group of agencies in their local areas to engage in joint planning and coordination of services for children and young people. I see CYPSC as pivotal in the roll out of many initiatives in collaboration with other partners in delivering better outcomes for children and young people around the country and this Mid Term Report highlights CYPSC best practice and their notable achievements.
I had the opportunity to meet with the CYPSC Coordinator’s recently in my Department and I was struck by the impressive work they undertake around the country including implementation of national policy, responses to critical Incidents in their locality, support for International Protection applicants and Ukrainian families, disability supports and supports for the Traveller and Roma communities amongst other wide and varied supports nationally.
I look forward to the continued success of CYPSC in delivering for children and young people.”
To access the report click on the link below:
Do you have a brother or sister with ADHD? We are happy to announce that as the first group was such success we are running it again!
Come along and join this online social group to meet other young people who have brothers and sisters with ADHD to chat, share interests and hobbies and share your experiences. This is a safe space to talk about how it is for you, the highs and lows. What you enjoy about having a sibling with ADHD and what you may find challenging. How does it affect your family life, holidays etc.
9 – to 11-year-olds at 1pm
12- to 14-year-olds at 2pm
