Jigsaw Kerry
Kerry
Meet the team and find out all the details you need to get in touch with the Jigsaw service in Kerry, for youth mental health support.
Contact Details
Telephone: (066) 718 6785
Email:kerry@jigsaw.ie
Location
Address: Unit A1
Edward Court
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92 XE33
Opening Hours
- Monday 9am – 5.30pm
- Tuesday 9am – 5.30pm
- Wednesday 9am – 5.30pm
- Thursday 10.30am – 7pm
- Friday 9am – 5pm
- Saturday -Closed
- Sunday -Closed
Closed: The Mondays of Bank Holidays
About us
Jigsaw Kerry is a free, non-judgemental and confidential mental health support service for young people aged 12 – 25 living, working or studying in Co Kerry. We provide guidance and support for young people who are going through a difficult or distressing time. We also provide advice and guidance for anyone who is concerned about a young person in their life.
Jigsaw Kerry is part of a national network of Jigsaw Services supported by Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Jigsaw Services aim to provide tailored community-based help for young people’s mental health needs.
Working with the community
As well as directly helping young people in tough times, we want to work towards a community that is supportive of mental health and well being. Presentations and talks in schools, workplaces and community groups aim to open up a discussion on mental health and raise people’s awareness of the support that Jigsaw Kerry can offer.
Direct support for young people
Our service in Tralee, Co Kerry provides a welcoming space for young people to get information or have a chat with a support worker. If a young person wants support, our staff are there to listen, without making judgements, and to provide supportive guidance. We also provide information and advice to anyone who is worried about a friend or young person in their life.
Our service is also offered in Killarney, Cahirsiveen, Listowel, Dingle. Call us for more information on availability for these locations.
At Jigsaw, we believe it’s vital to make sure that young people’s voices are heard. Our Youth Advisory Panel (YAP) represent us and take part in decision making at every level.
Tell us about your experience
At Jigsaw, we care passionately about what we do and strive to give young people the best possible support with their mental health. If you are happy, or unhappy, with our service in any way, let us know by completing our online feedback form.
Please select the option best suited to you:
- I am a young person (aged 12-25) who has used the Jigsaw Service
- I am a parent or carer of a young person who has used the Jigsaw Service
Supportive Organisations
Jigsaw Kerry is working in partnership with a range of organisations working with young people including:
- AWARE
- Education Centre Tralee
- Family Resource Centres
- Kerry GAA
- Health Service Executive
- Institute of Technology Tralee
- Kerry Education and Training Board
- Kerry Mental Health Association
- Kerry Diocesan Youth Services
- Kerry Adolescent Counselling Service
- Kerry Local Sports Partnership
- Kerry Intervention and Disabilities Service
- Meitheal Forbarthna na Gaeltachta Teoranta
- National Educational Psychologist Service
- North and East Kerry Development
- South Kerry Development Partnership
- South West Counselling Centre
Meet the Jigsaw Kerry team
Raedin O’Connor
Raedin is a Clinical Support Worker at Jigsaw Kerry. Raedin was delighted to return home to her native Kerry and take up a post working with young people and promoting positive mental health in the community.
Study and work
Raedin qualified as an Occupational Therapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2013. She worked in Adult Mental Health in the United Kingdom after qualifying.
Raedin O’Connor
Raedin is a Clinical Support Worker at Jigsaw Kerry. Raedin was delighted to return home to her native Kerry and take up a post working with young people and promoting positive mental health in the community.
Study and work
Raedin qualified as an Occupational Therapist from Sheffield Hallam University in 2013. She worked in Adult Mental Health in the United Kingdom after qualifying.
Catherina Casey
Triona is the Office Administrator in Jigsaw Kerry. She enjoys being involved in the promotion of positive youth mental health and providing administrative support to the team.
Study and work
She has a honours degree in BSc Public Health and Health Promotion. She has also worked as a Special needs Assistant. S
Evelyn O’Connell
I previously worked as an occupational therapist in a rotational post with the NHS in Barnsley, England. I also worked with the Children’s Team, Acute Mental Health service for Adults and Learning Disability’s Service. This work experience supports me in my current role with Jigsaw.
Study and work
Evelyn worked as an occupational therapist.
Donagh Hennebry
Donagh started with Jigsaw Kerry in April 2015 as Youth and Community Engagement Worker. Despite being a Corkonian, Donagh arrives in Kerry after spending over five years working with a Garda Youth Diversion Project in Crumlin, Dublin. Before that Donagh worked on-board the Tall Ship Jeanie Johnston.
Study and work
Donagh has a degree in Social Science (Youth and Community Work) from U.C.C.
Mary Scott
My role is working with young people providing one-to-one support. I journey with the young person to help identify their strengths, talk through their challenges, and explore ways forward.
Study and work: I originally studied Law and received a Degree in Legal and Business Studies in WIT. I went on to complete Law exams which allowed me entry to Blackhall Law Society. However, around this time I started undertaking volunteer work and I found it very fulfilling. I subsequently went a different route and went on to complete a Higher Diploma in Social Policy and a Masters in Social Work in UCC. I worked in Legal Aid and volunteered with the Simon Community and in an Asylum Seekers Drop-in Centre. I worked part-time in both Brothers of Charity and Children in Care at the same time. I then worked in CAMHS Limerick for over two years. I really enjoyed it and I had the privilege of working with young people and their families.