Our mission

But right now, we know that’s not the case. That’s why in 2018 we developed our new strategy which provides our mission for the next four years – from 2018 to 2021.

It’s an ambitious strategy based on three objectives. These outline the areas we need to focus on to be right there with young people when they need us. And we will continue to need your help to achieve it.

Looking forward to 2021 and beyond we want to…

1) Influence change

We use our experience and knowledge to create a more supportive environment for young people. By working together with our partners we want to secure changes to awareness levels, policies and funding to advance our vision for the mental health of Ireland’s young people.

We aim to:

• Be a strong voice in influencing public policy and conversation, through an evidence informed approach
• Deliver robust research and evidence to better inform systems change and effective service delivery, and to increase our collective understanding of youth mental health
• Communicate widely Jigsaw’s prevention and early intervention approach to youth mental health.

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2) Strengthen communities

We believe in a community-based, holistic approach. We cannot achieve our vision without the active involvement of communities across Ireland. To make essential change happen, we want to inform, support, and educate everyone across Ireland about young people’s mental health.

We aim to:

• Increase awareness of the collective role of communities in supporting young people’s mental health
• Enhance the mental health literacy of the entire population
• Improve our collaboration and partnerships with other services to create a more integrated system of mental health care for young people
• Build the confidence and competence of young people, their families, communities and to support young people’s mental health.

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3) Deliver services

We will continue to grow and develop our youth mental health services and supports. We want to make sure that we are there for all young people when they need us most.

We aim to:

• Provide an early intervention mental health service for 12-25 years-olds in their communities.
• Ensure our services are accessible visible, effective, inclusive and timely
• Evolve and enhance our Jigsaw services for young people
• Open additional Jigsaw services so more young people can access the service in their local community
• Develop online mental health supports for young people, their families and those around them.

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