Housing Issues

Have you had difficulties with housing? (Getting it, keeping it, feeling secure in it...) This can be a stress for many people. The Gateway Newsletter team are interested in hearing about people's experiences for an upcoming article. If you have a story you would like to share please get in touch.

You can email thegatewaynewsletter@gmail.com or come to the drop-in on Thursdays between 2:30 and 4:30 and talk to us. (You can also phone 01-4965558 and leave a message with reception for Ali). Your information will be kept confidential, and if you wish to contribute anonymously that's fine too. If you have experienced problems there are probably many others going through similar difficulties, and it may be a help to everyone to know that they are not alone. Please get in touch!

Members' Outing

Would you like to visit an exhibition in the Chester Beatty Library? Some Gateway members have planned a nice afternoon out for Wednesday the 10th of September. If you are interested you can meet them either at 1pm in Café Moda in Rathmines, or at 1:30pm at the Dublin Castle Gates on Dame Street. Any Gateway members are very welcome to come along!

This is a members' outing and it won't be attended by any Project Workers. Look out for Maura at the gates of Dublin Castle (at 1:30pm), or any other Gateway members in Café Moda (at 1pm) Check out the Chester Beatty Library website here.

September 2014 Newsletter... Enjoy!

Gateway Newsletter September 2014

September @ Gateway

Hey folks, 

We've another lively month ahead to look forward to which includes a talk by MABS with tips on budgeting and advice to help us reduce financial stress on the 15th as well as the restart of our much loved creative writing programme with Maria on the 19th - in line with Dublin's free and fun Culture Night.

Remember to pop in for a bit of relaxation with Carol on Mondays at 4pm and book yourself in for an Indian head massage on the 28th.  The WRAP Cafe, open to all prior wrappers will be helping us put our wellness tools into practice...  Oh and remember to meet up with John L and members in the mid week meet up in Cafe Moda from 1pm every Wednesday in September - big thanks to John for volunteering with us :)

Next month sees Gateway celebrate our 10th anniversary on 9th October as part of World Mental Health Week... The celebrations need you! A group of members are working on it with Helen at the moment and holding weekly planning meetings in the back room in Parker Hill... just call in and see how you can help us make it the best birthday ever! Email helen@rpcp.ie with your ideas or if you have any time to volunteer, please drop us a line or pick up the phone 01-4965558 ask for Helen or Fionn.

See you soon!

September 2014 Schedule

Something for the weekend... Gateway Stopmotion antics 2010

Mental Health Life Savers, we all have them... what are yours?

What is your #MentalHealthLifeSaver?   

Hmmm I have quite a few but the most useful tool I've found over the years is my WRAP. Having supportive friends, the opportunities for chats over tea and rambles in nature with my dog are also Mental Health Life Savers and help me stay well.

A great new campaign by Mental Health Reform is asking people to tweet pics of the things that help them get and stay well.
Check out the activity on twitter today and tweet your pics @MHReform or email them to info@mentalhealthreform.ie to be added to the gallery.
Want to know more about the campaign check out their press release here:

Check out the gallery of Mental Health Life Savers here for more ideas on what might help you and loved ones.

Spread the news and get involved folks ~Fionn :)

Recovery Talk in St Steevan's Hospital, D8 Tonight 5.30-7pm come join us :)

Free talk on wellness recovery action planning this evening :) If you are interested in finding out more about how WRAP can support your mental health recovery and wellbeing, this is a date for your diary; Monday August 18th, 5.30-7pm at Dr Stevens Hospital. Presenter Rona McBrierty, International Mentor, Copeland Centre for Wellness and Recovery and WRAP. To reserve a seat call Threshold Training Network 01-4940502 or come with us. Gateway members will be leaving the drop in at 4.30pm to travel over together so join us then or meet us at the talk later :) We'll have the Gateway mobile so people can make contact with us as needed 085 752 1220.