On Monday, 17 October 2022, Jigsaw’s Youth Advocates and management team were joined by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly to officially open its new service in Wicklow.
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In 2021 we were needed more than ever
Thousands more young people are seeking mental health support in the wake of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis.
Disability Pride Month 2022
July is Disability Pride month. It’s an important time to celebrate individuality and to stress the importance of making our society more inclusive and accessible.
We asked our Youth Advocates the question, “What does Disability Pride mean to you?”
Here are their answers:
Taoiseach Micheál Martin visits Jigsaw Cork
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin met with Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw in Cork on Saturday, 9th July.
As part of the visit, An Taoiseach heard about the work of Mental Health Reform and Jigsaw’s plans for improved youth mental health services in Cork.
Ten minutes with Mary Clare Douglas
Mary Clare Douglas is our Clinical Online Services Manager and we recently caught up with her to talk about Jigsaw’s online services and the difference they are making for young people.
Jigsaw has been awarded the European Citizen’s Prize 2022
The award specifically recognises the Jigsaw team’s agile response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a short space of time, we were able to continue to offer direct support to young people through a range of online services.
This prize is a reflection of the genuine commitment of all our staff. Their tireless work during the pandemic and beyond continues to support Ireland’s young people, and the communities where they live, work, learn and play. We want to thank each and every one of you.
Dr. Joseph Duffy, CEO said:
My Pride story
This is a personal story written for us by one of our young volunteers.
My name is Savannah. I am a Youth Advocate with Jigsaw Dublin City North.
Pride means that I am able to live my life with dignity, integrity, courage, joy, love and in community with others without fear of being ridiculed, shamed or discriminated against.
I feel so passionately about the importance of Pride, not only for myself, my fellow LGBTQIA+ community, but people all over Ireland.
Pride should be a celebrated and encouraged event nationwide and this is why I am so excited to be walking in Pride on the 25 June 2022 for the first time ever with Jigsaw.
Take pride in your mental health
This year, in advance of Dublin Pride 2022, Jigsaw Dublin City, together with North Fingal and Dublin South West, organised a creative day for its Youth Advocates to design placards ahead of the Parade on Saturday, 25 June.
The parade itself hasn’t happened since 2019 due to the pandemic so this year’s event will bring so much excitement and pride to the streets of Dublin.
Our commitment to diversity
We are proud to share our diversity, equity, and inclusion policy, More than words.
Here at Jigsaw, we believe everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive culture, where people feel a sense of belonging, regardless of their background or situation.
Jigsaw’s statement on conflict in Ukraine
Jigsaw fully supports the calls of the Irish Government, the European Union, and the international community for an urgent, immediate, and peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine, respecting the human and democratic rights of its people.