Mayo Mental Health Association

Mayo Mental Health Association provides a free signposting service that helps support people of all ages who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. Presently we cover the following four areas: Information Centre Our information centre provides a free confidential sign posting service for persons of the community experiencing mental health difficulties, or if they require advice for members of their family we can do that through our directory of services. Social Housing Currently, in partnership with the HSE, St. Vincent de Paul and Mayo County Council, we provide good quality accommodation for over 40 residents in Castlebar, Westport and Ballina whom are experiencing mental health difficulties. Schools Education Programme "Breathe" was set up in 2013 to promote, participate and facilitate mental health awareness and well-being for students in an interactive format. This programme currently involves 24 secondary schools and engages with up to 10,500 pupils in the County of Mayo. Health Promotion - Primary Schools Art Poster Competition: A county wide mental health art poster competition run by the Association throughout Mayo which introduces young primary school children to think about mental health and well-being in their formative years. - Community Health Promotion Initiatives - Community Partnership Programmes with the HSE, Mayo GAA, FAI - Facilitation of other Peer Support Groups - Seminars - Upcoming Befriending Programme Business Hours Drop In Monday 9.30am - 5.00pm 10am - 4.00pm Tuesday 9.30am - 5.00pm 10am - 4.00pm Wednesday 9.30am - 5.00pm 12pm - 4.00pm Thursday 9.30am - 5.00pm Appointment Only Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm Appointment Only Lunch 1-2 pm Daily Contact Us Address: 2 New Antrim Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 KN20 Tel: 094 903 8148 Email: mayomha@eircom.net