Mental Health Supports

Currently there are free counselling sessions available from Inishowen Development Partnership, MyMind.ie and Insight Inishowen. Insight Inishowen also provides one to one Art Therapy classes free of charge for those affected by the crisis. We would like to add all available supports to our website, please get in touch if you know of any free supports in your area and throughout Donegal.

We are actively engaging with government – local and national, local schools, organisations, among others to pursue supports and resources needed for young people to help them through this crisis now and for many years to come. There is so much work to be done if we are going to get the supports in place that are needed. If you think you can help we would really appreciate it

There are now two courses and two workshops available to employers, schools, community groups and youth organisations to help staff and students and those throughout the community living through the Defective Block Crisis. To find out more please get in touch with Roisin Gallagher directly at roisingjublase@gmail.com

Course 1 An educational and well being customisable course for anyone affected by the Defective Blocks Crisis. Suitable for any and all settings.
The previous DB blocks schools educational and well being programme for second level students has now been expanded into a 6 module customisable course for teens and adults. Each module is 2 hours long and can be delivered independently or together as a full course. The modules cover the crisis, the campaign, community, resiliency skills, self care and wellbeing. Roisin is available to speak to any and all organisations and institutions that may want more information on how to incorporate her course or workshops in to specific settings.

Course 2 – Community Resiliency Model
Facilitated by two accredited CRM teachers through the Trauma Research Institute, Roisin Gallagher and Alison Bardini deliver this 8 hour course teaching resiliency skills that can be used at any time of day to help to overcome anxiety in the moment and in turn build resilience to be able to cope better with stress and trauma throughout our daily lives. More information can be found here Bringing CRM Skills Voluntary and Community Sector info
You can contact Alison and Roisin at reailiencyireland@gmail.com

Workshops – GlowSchool & RiseStrong
The GlowSchool (youth) and RiseStrong (adults) Resiliency and Self Care Workshops are designed to foster well-being, confidence, and personal growth building resilience as we do so. Through engaging activities, open discussions, and practical experiences, participants will explore the concept of self care, resilience skills and well being rituals and their profound impact on their lives. The workshop incorporates various resiliency skills, empowering attendees to effectively cope with life’s challenges. A highlight of the workshop is an introduction to the Community Resiliency Model course, offering participants a glimpse into valuable techniques and skills for building resilience. This transformative experience will culminate in a Graduation, symbolising participants’ commitment to embracing self care for a happier and more fulfilling life.
The workshops are tailored for adults and young people with the RiseStrong workshops for adults and GlowSchool for teens and young people.

For more information on any of the workshops please contact Roisin at roisingjublase@gmail.com

Mental Health & Youth 

Main Role(s): 

1. Researching, evaluating and developing mental health supports for adults. 
2. Researching, evaluating and developing mental health supports for children and youths. 
3. Liaising with relevant government bodies, schools, agencies and organisations as needed.
4. Handling sensitive data and information. 
5. Knowledge of mental health supports available in the area for adults, children, young people and families.
6.  Communicating to the Volunteer Coordinator and RFG Committee what the group is working on, upcoming meetings and outcomes when available. The RFG committee reserves the right to attend meetings where appropriate. 
7. Working with the group to form action plans and pathways putting tasks and timelines in place to help towards achieving the goals of the group and resolutions to the issues.
8. Help to build a supportive and empowering Redress Focus Groups community by attending meetings and sharing info online when possible.
9. Appoint a Volunteer Lead to liaise with Volunteer Coordinator and Committee.

Click here to download the Volunteer Agreement Form

Please print out the form, fill it in, and send it back to us via email at info@redressfocusgroups.ie

Please note, this agreement is not a legal or formal document and is purely for the benefit of the volunteers and organisers of Redress Focus Groups to ensure clarity for all and the smooth running of the initiative. This is also a requirement of our membership with Donegal Volunteers and Volunteers Ireland.