West-Wicklow Men Are Being Encouraged To Join HeadsUp's New Programme Based In Baltinglass

Thursday, 13 February 2025 11:28

By Hannah Kelly

A 7-week programme by the evidence based mental health education and training programme is coming to Baltinglass Parish Centre in March

Men in Baltinglass and surrounding areas are being encouraged to sign up to a new programme by HeadsUp to improve and work on their mental health.

A 7-week programme by the evidence based mental health education and training programme is coming to Baltinglass Parish Centre in March, where men over the age of 18 can learn to build their mental fitness, boost their confidence and take action to get back on track.

To sign up for the new programme, you can get in touch by contacting:

Deirdre on 085 106 8305 or email deirdre@countykildarelp.ie or Lorna on 085 842 1347 or email lorna@countykildarelp.ie.

You can also find more information on the HeadsUp website.

Speaking on this morning's Kildare Today show was Chairperson of the West-Wicklow Mental Health Association, Liam McGowan, and HeadsUp Kildare coordinator, Deirdre Bigley:

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