In the middle of a Januray lockdown, we could all use a message of hope and positivity. Jigsaw Dublin City volunteers have provided just that.
They have been working to create a rolling gallery in the windows of the service. The aim is to spread a message of hope to passersby or on social media.
Jigsaw services and Live Chat will be closed from 5 pm on 23 December, reopening on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.
Here are some services that can support you in the meantime:
According to our MyWorldSurvey, the top 2 coping strategies for adolescents are enjoying music (54%) and friends (56%).
So, we are thrilled to partner with POD for The Festival of Now, a unique festival film celebrating the heart of music and arts in Ireland today.
The Festival of Now is a brand new film, which showcases a variety of Ireland’s best musicians, poets, and performers.
The film will feature performances plus interviews focused on the collective experience of the past year, delving into the importance of music and art for our mental health.
We can often find it difficult to talk about our anxieties and worries. It’s not unusual to form a habit of thinking it’s “all in my head”, or “not a big deal”.
Jigsaw have partnered with Belong To – LGBTQ+ Youth Ireland to launch a new online course: Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People.
This course is for adults who work or volunteer with young people. It consists of a self-directed online programme that takes under two hours.
Jigsaw in Galway is currently in the process of moving to a new home. During the move, our commitment to providing services and support to young people in Galway remains the same.
Gardai from Balbriggan and the North Fingal community are coming together on Wednesday 2 December to aim to do over 300,000 steps in 24 hours to raise funds for Jigsaw.
After the success of our webinars earlier this year, we are running a new series for parents in the run up to Christmas.
Because of you, 2019 saw Jigsaw grow the ways in which young people can access our youth mental health support. Find out more in our 2019 Annual Report.
We are delighted that our One Good Coach™ partnership with GAA, LGFA, and the Camogie Association, is available in a new online mental health course.
The evidence-based content is now available on the GAA e-learning platform.
