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This year, World Mental Health Day feels especially important for our school and wider community. Many of us have been affected in different ways by the challenges of mental health, and it is vital that we continue to come together, support one another and connect with the services that are here to help.

We warmly encourage all parents, guardians and members of our wider school community to attend the World Mental Health Day event in Jobstown Community Centre on Thursday, 10th October from 9.30am – 12.30pm.

The morning will include:

  • Free tea & coffee

  • Musical performances and positive vibes

  • Relaxation and stretch breaks

  • The “Aspirations” social media campaign

  • Information and support from local organisations

Organisations in attendance include:

  • Suicide Prevention

  • DJ Stand – Noise Music

  • Community Development Stand (SDCC)

  • SDCC Healthy Ireland

  • Health Promotion

  • HUGG Bereavement

  • HSE Adult Mental Health Services

  • Suicide or Survive

  • Head Up Programme

  • Tusla Child & Family Support Service

  • Turn2Me.ie

  • Shine

  • WCI – Lucan

  • Sister Sheds

  • Alone

  • Child Health

  • Pieta

  • Teen Crosscare

  • Jigsaw

  • Ballyowen Community Centre

  • An Garda Síochána

  • South Dublin Volunteers

  • NINA

  • Men’s Development Network

  • South Dublin Bereavement Network

  • MyMind

  • Lucan Walk and Talk

  • Aspen Counselling

Venue: Jobstown Community Centre
Date: Thursday 10th October
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm

This event is an opportunity to take a break, learn about local supports, and strengthen the connections that help keep our community safe, resilient, and hopeful.

Your presence matters — even dropping in for a short time can make a difference.

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