It follows Budget 2027 measures announced by Fianna Fáil Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler
€1.1 million in funding has been announced for a new Jigsaw service in Newbridge.
It follows Budget 2027 measures by Fianna Fáil Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler.
The investment also includes a separate €300,000 for a Specialist Crisis Nursing Team at Naas General Hospital.
Jigsaw is a youth mental health charity providing "free, non-judgmental, and confidential therapy" to young people aged 12-25.
Fianna Fáil Senator for Kildare South Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the “much-needed” funding for the mental health service.
In 2023, 14 people died by suicide in Kildare, 12 of whom were male.
The service is hoped to provide early intervention supports through in-person and online therapy supports.
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