Happy World Mental Health Day! Join us if you can...

Hello and Best Wishes to All on World Mental Health Day

We are celebrating community wellbeing and strength today in a series of events which explore the 5 ways of wellbeing: 

CONNECT, BE ACTIVE, TAKE NOTICE, KEEP LEARNING, GIVE

Our event is open to all Gateway members, supporters, friends and people living locally to join us in celebration of each other and the day!

Below is our schedule of events for the day - please do drop in!
Fionn & Gateway

WMHD Schedule Poster by Gateway Project on Scribd

World Mental Health Day 10.10.2016 by Gateway Project on Scribd

5 Ways to Wellbeing Bookmark by Gateway Project on Scribd

Newsletter and Monthly Schedule - October 2016

Howdy folks,

Apologies for the slight delay (Yet Again!), but here is our newsletter and schedule for october.

Enjoy!

All the best,

John M.

Gateway Newsletter October 2016

October 2016 by Gateway Project on Scribd

World Mental Health Day at Gateway - come join us!

Dear members, friends and supporters,

 Next Monday 10^th October from 12.00-5.00pm Gateway will host a community wellbeing event as part of World Mental Health Day celebrations around the world.
 Members have been planning the event over the past month and have put together a wonderful variety of activities to explore community and wellbeing together during the day.   These activities are centred around the Five Ways To Wellbeing, five simple actions we can build into our daily lives that contribute positively to our mental health and happiness.

CONNECT       BE ACTIVE        TAKE NOTICE      KEEP LEARNING    GIVE

The schedule for the day provides an opportunity to come together with others in the community in support of our health and happiness.  There will be refreshments, music, poetry, mindfulness and so much more!  You can check back here for updates in the mean time.
 We are really looking forward to meeting new friends, so please help us to spread the word and bring along friends, family and others to share in the day!
 Hope to see you there.
 Fionn & Gateway 

Music in Mind Singing at Gateway

Dear Members & Friends,

Gateway members are working with the National Concert Hall’s community outreach programme to explore the benefits and enjoyment of music and are invited to free their voices through a series of 6 choral workshops this autumn/winter. Please see the poster attached for details and if interested for yourself or another.  We are seeking participants who are able to commit to the full 6 workshops, request a place through Gateway’s office or through a project worker during drop in.

What, When  & How?
Free your voice through song, building your knowledge and confidence week upon week in a relaxed, fun environment.

6 week choral singing group, starting Wednesday 26th October 2016 from 11.00-12.30 in the MART Gallery (old Rathmines fire station opposite library)

Duration? 1.5 hour long workshops with accomplished Choral Director from the National Concert Hall.

Cost? Voluntary Course Contribution for 6 weeks: €15 paid through Gateway Office in advance.

Commitment? We ask singers to commit to the full 6 workshops for the best experience for everyone… Who knows, we might have a Gateway choir yet!

For who?  Open to Gateway Members and other peers living in Dublin South city (ask for more information if interested)... regardless of tuning or experience!

Book your place today through the Gateway Office on 01-4977005 or 085 7521220  or by reply email.  Places are on a first come, first served basis.

Happy singing!

Fionn & Gateway

Music in Mind Singing Flyer 2016 by Gateway Project on Scribd

HSE - Peer Support Worker positions now available!

Howdy all,

The HSE are now recruiting for full time, part-time and fixed contract Peer Support Worker positions countrywide!

Are you interested?

Please clink on the link below to see the full details of recruitment requirements and application forms.

http://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/Jobs/Job_Search/Patient_and_Client_Care/NRS04373.html

Best of luck with your applications!

Cheers,

John M.

Demand 24/7 mental health services in Budget 2017

Howdy all,


We’ve got an email here from Director of Mental Health Reform Dr. Shari McDaid that we’d like to send on to you.

It concerns Budget 2017, and we’re looking for people all over to Demand 24/7 mental health services from their local TDs.

Who knows – if we all make enough noise about it, there’s a chance we’ll be listened to!

Dr. McDaid’s email follows below – she explains it much better than me 

Cheers folks, All the best!

John M. and Gateway.

Dear Member,

Why are we still waiting for 24/7 community mental health services to be available in Ireland? Why are we still waiting when everybody knows that mental health emergencies do not only occur between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

Contact your TD and demand 24/7 mental health services in Budget 2017.

People who are in severe mental distress should have quick and easy access to services as soon as they need them. Instead, many people are forced to go and wait, sometimes for hours, in busy hospital emergency departments. Can you imagine what that’s like?

The time for waiting is up.

In Budget 2017, Mental Health Reform is calling on the Government to deliver 24/7 mental health services in every community in Ireland. This isn’t just urgently needed, it is demanded by people who use mental health services and family members across the country.

You can demand change too, by contacting your local TD. 
Please take the time, if you can, to ask for an appointment to see your TD personally, or if not speak with them by phone. You can also email or write to them. Explain to them, in human terms, why delivering funds for a 24/7 service specifically is so important.

Click here for your local TD’s contact information.

You can read our full pre-budget submission here

Thank you,

Shari

Interested in community work/development qualification?

Hello all,

Anyone interested in gaining a community development qualification?  Free level 5 course coming up through the Dublin South City Partnership (will take place in John Bosco centre in D12 on Wednesday and Friday mornings).

There is an info session coming up on October 5th - see poster attached or info on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/276099585840518/photos/a.276514359132374.65392.276099585840518/1060463764070759/?type=3 

This is not a Gateway course but one which might interest you or other members so feel free to pass along to others.

If interested, please contact Claudia in Dublin South City Partnership on 01-4732196 to find out more details.

Best wishes,
Gateway