What is Jigsaw

Jigsaw is a mental health charity that provides free therapy and support to young people living in Ireland. We work with young people aged 12 to 25 – both online and in person in one of our 18 locations around Ireland.

How does Jigsaw work?

Jigsaw works by supporting young people where they are with their mental health. Young people reach out with problems at school, at home, with their friends, with how they are feeling, and worries on their mind. Sometimes these are recent problems and other times young people may have been struggling for a while. Young people can expect care, respect, and space to talk about what is going on from them.

Jigsaw aims to see all young people within a few weeks of making contact with us, ensuring we support them when and where they need it. Often, a single timely meeting with one of our clinicians is all a young person needs, but many young people also choose to come back for several meetings. If Jigsaw is not the right place for the type of support a young person needs, we will work to connect with services that can.

Jigsaw in the community

Good mental health starts with strong foundations. Jigsaw works with communities to strengthen the skills, relationships, and environments that help young people thrive—before challenges become bigger problems. We provide training and resources for youth clubs, community groups, schools, sports organisations, and more – both online and in person.

Putting young people at the heart of Jigsaw

Young people and their voices are central to everything we do in Jigsaw. Young people sit on our Board and our sub-committees to make sure that everything we do is not only for young people but with young people. We work directly with young people through our Youth Advocate Programme. We capture the voices of young people with lived experience of mental health challenges and we listen and consult with young people in our communities.

Improving mental health services through high-quality research

At Jigsaw, our Research and Evaluation Department leads a programme of health services research and evaluation focused on improving youth mental health services across Ireland. Our work is informed by evidence, shaped by learning, and aligned with Ireland’s National Mental Health Research Strategy.