D12 WELL CONNECTED

The Dublin 12 Mental Health Forum are delighted to announce a new drop-in 'Well Connected' service launching this September. Please see below for details:

VOLUNTEER MEETING

Interested in becoming a volunteer with the D12 Well Connected Project?

We are holding an information meeting in ARC on Tuesday 20th September. See details below:

Free group and online CBT courses from Aware

Life Skills Online is a completely free educational programme from Aware which is delivered online.
With the help of a series of easy-to-follow modules and support from a trained Aware volunteer, participants can learn how to manage feelings of stress, worry, anxiety or depression, and learn simple and practical skills to help them cope with life’s challenges.

The programme is comprised of eight modules, each covering a different topic, and the programme can help participants make a real difference in their lives.

Click on this link for further details.

Crumlin Garda Station Visit and Streetwise Certs

EVE Cherryfield were very fortunate to visit Crumlin Garda Station on Monday 30th June.  It was the final part of the Community Garda 'Street Wise' programme delivered in Cherryfield by Garda Gina O'Brien over the last couple of months.

The group received their certs, got a nice cup of tea and a tour of the station, including a fascinating look at the interview rooms and cells.

Many thanks to Gardai Gina, Oonagh, Elaine, Damien,  Bobby and Superintendent Liam Carolan for a wonderful experience.  We hope to start the 'Street Wise' programme with a new group in Cherryfield very shortly!

Green Ribbon Event - Ashleaf Shopping Centre

EVE Cherryfield staff and service users held an event on Thursday 19th May in the Ashleaf shopping centre as part of Green Ribbon month. We were joined on the day by Emma from the Dublin 12 Taskforce and Rachael from ARC, fellow members of the Dublin 12 Community Mental Health Forum.

We had a table in a central location and fanned out, handing out Green Ribbons and raising awareness of mental health issues. Conversations were started with members of the public about mental health, fighting stigma and raising awareness.  Many people shared their own stories with us and the feedback we received was very positive. Thanks to all who took part on the day.

Huge thanks to the Ashleaf Shopping Centre for allowing Cherryfield facilitate their event and taking part in the Green Ribbon Campaign. To learn more about the Ashleaf Shopping Centre pelase click on the image below.

 

Green Ribbon Events

To mark Green Ribbon month, starting the conversation about Mental Health, a number of events are taking place, with local Dublin 12 and forum member participation:

• EVE Cherryfield staff and service users, along with other forum members, will have a stand in the Ashleaf shopping centre this Thursday 19th May, handing out green ribbons and discussing their services with the general public.

• EVE services will be holding a flash mob to raise awareness of mental health issues on Henry St at 12pm on Friday 20th May in partnership with the High Hopes Choir.

• St Patrick's Mental Health services are holding a Mental Health Fair on Saturday, May 21st 11am-4pm follow click here for details.

D12 CMHF Mental Health Survey

The Dublin 12 Community Mental Health Forum is conducting a voluntary survey during February and March with people who use our various services. 

The purpose of this survey is to look at what services are available to adults experiencing mental health difficulties in the Dublin 12 area, to get feedback on experiences of the current services, and to identify gaps in service provision.

We hope to have some results from this survey over the coming weeks.

Dublin 12 Mental Health Forum Laughter Lunch

The D12 Forum was officially launched on the 25th of November.  The turnout was fantastic and Father Kitt Court was the perfect venue for our Laughter lunch wellbeing and information event.

Esteemed speakers and guests, including Ms Orla Barry, CEO of Mental Health Ireland, and Mr John Moynes, comedian and person with his own mental health experience, supported the D12 Community Mental Health Forum to launch the Forum formally and to help raise awareness of this important new initiative in the Dublin 12 community.

D12 Forum Launch Wednesday 25th November

Dublin 12 Community Mental Health Forum is celebrating its official launch as part of a new initiative to progress positive mental health and recovery across the Dublin 12 community.

To celebrate the official launch of the Dublin 12 Community Mental Health Forum (D12CMHF), The Laughter Lunch with very special guest comedian and poet John Moynes, will take place on Wednesday morning, 25^th November from 10.00am-12.00pm in Father Kitt Court, St Agnes Road, Crumlin Village and will include a light lunch.  The launch will also hear from guest speakers Orla Barry, Chief Executive of Mental Health Ireland, and former Director of Mental Health Reform.  Ms Barry will be joined by William Finnegan, a local person with lived mental health experience who attends EVE Cherryfield day service and is a D12 CMHF member.

The D12 CMHF was established in November 2014 by a number of community, statutory and voluntary organisations in Dublin 12, Rathmines and Tallaght working collaboratively to promote positive mental health and advance recovery in the local community.  

LAUNCH: D12 Community Mental Health Forum

We are delighted to announce our launch event on Wednesday 25th November 10am-12pm Father Kitt Court Crumlin. Details to follow...

Green Ribbon Event - Ashleaf Shopping Centre 14th May 2015

Members of the Dublin 12 Mental Health Forum joined forces to hand out Green Ribbons and start the conversation about mental health.

Emma from the Dublin 12 Taskforce and Rachael from ARc (Addiction Response Crumlin) joined Ronan, Mary, Noel and William from EVE Cherryfield on the day.

It seemed to be a great success, and the people of Dublin 12 responded well to our overtures!

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