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OUNG PEOPLE

VALUE JIGSAW
Jigsaw Galway is
part of a national
programme
that aims to
provide more accessible and
responsive services to young
people aged 15-25 years
with emerging mental health
problems, writes JOHN
FITZMAURICE, Programme
Manager for the project.
J
igsaw Galway promotes services
that are youth-friendly, integrated and
engaging for young people. The Jigsaw
Model has been developed on the basis of
extensive research and consultation with
young people, service providers, families
and communities throughout Galway. Young
people were directly involved in the planning,
design and management of the initiative.
Jigsaw is a partnership between
Headstrong (The National Centre for Youth
Mental Health), HSE and Mental Health
Ireland. Jigsaw Galway opened its doors
for the first time in December 2008. It's
primary aim is to provide a community-
based system of care that supports young
people to achieve better mental health
and well-being.
With a strong emphasis on early
intervention, its location in the centre of
Galway City serves as a drop-in and referral
centre, ensuring that when young people
with significant needs seek help, they obtain
an immediate response from an individual
who listens to them, determines what level
of assistance may be required and ensures
that they receive that assistance.
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