ONE GOOD COMMUNITY is a mental health programme happening across Bray during September and October, leading up to World Mental Health Day. Youthspin as part of Bray Youth Service is one the organisations helping to make it happen.
Over the course of four weeks organisations across the town will be hosting activities in line with JIGSAW’s ‘5 a day for mental health’ approach. They will be promoting wellbeing with activities that are easy to do by yourself or with others.
Weekly Activities
Week 1 – Connect
Week 2 – Take Notice
Week 3 – Keep Learning
Week 4 – Give
Week 4 – Be Active
A helping hand!
Of course, sometimes we all need a helping hand. If that’s you, take a look at following websites that can tell you were to get help.
Wicklow Directory
If looking within County Wicklow for wellbeing and Mental health Services, the Wicklow Community Directory – Wellbeing/Mental Health Services website is a good starting point. It includes a section where you can find out about Counselling in Co Wicklow.
Crosscare Youth Info
There is of course our own Crosscare Youth Information Hub . If you feel you need support with your mental health, it is important to remember that there are services that can help you.
Jigsaw Online
Jigsaw online has loads of articles and videos along with online group and one-to-one chats.
BelongTo
BeLongTo the national organisation for lgbtqi+ young people have their Better Out Than In Hub, which provides links to a number of mental health supports for young people.
SpunOut
Youth Information website Spunout also has it’s own health and wellbeing hub with articles and information on various aspects of health and wellbeing including mental health support.
Connect and be active.
It’s easier than you think!
