Category: News

March’s rolling gallery wishes a Happy International Women’s Day to all the awe inspiring women in our lives.

Each month, Jigsaw Dublin City volunteers spread a message of positivity using the windows of the service. In January, we received the welcomed reminder we will see better days. To mark Valentine’s day, the volunteers shared a positive and inclusive message that even when you’re down, there are people who love you and are looking out for you.

For this month’s instalment of the rolling gallery, we’re getting two messages for the price of one.

To mark Eating Disorder’s Week 2021, Clinicians and Youth Advisory Panel from our Jigsaw service in Donegal have joined forces to bring you tips for healthy eating habits.

When you have a lot on your plate, it can mean that you feel like you have a lot on your mind. Common concerns that young people would come to our Jigsaw services about are worrying about school, relationships, exams or finances.

Over the years, young people’s routines and eating habits have changed significantly. Some people may notice their eating habits change when they feel anxious or overwhelmed. For Eating Disorder’s Week 2021, we are focusing on Jigsaw’s 5 a day for mental health and how it can relate to the promotion of healthy eating habits.

This February marks one year of working with Tribe Charity; a community of young people committed to normalising the discussion around mental health in Ireland.

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.

 

 

Jigsaw have partnered with BeLonG To Youth Services to launch a new online course: Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTI+ 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, followed by a three hour live Zoom workshop.

**This course and waitlist are now full. We will make an announcement when we can open it up again. Thank you!**

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.