Family Peer Support Service

10/07/2025

26/06/2025

The launch date has been set for the 2025 Green Ribbon mental health awareness campaign and businesses and organisations across the country are being urged to get involved.
Find out more and how you can support the campaign via the link below and in our stories: https://www.westbewell.ie/2025/06/26/launch-date-set-for-2025-green-ribbon-campaign/

Shine Ireland West and North West / FSS an Iarthair agus an Iarthuaiscirt

26/06/2025

Don't forget tomorrow morning 10am, if you are free to pop in to Ballina Library and attend the Mayo Recovery College community outreach where they will be discussing HOPE 🕊 🤍All familiy members, carers and supporters are welcome. Expect informative conversations in a very relaxed setting.

If your planning to be in the Ballina area on Friday, June 27th, why not join us for a discussion on HOPE; what it really means to us, how we can create it within our lives and the positive impact it can have on our mental health.

Mental Health Ireland
Mayo County Library
Mayo Mental Health Association

10/06/2025

Don't forget your own self care for your physical health and wellbeing 🫶 Croí Heart & Stroke Charity

Croí Supports Carers Week 2025 💜

“To the Stroke Carers I’ve Met at Croí:

Every day brings a new challenge and every day, you show up. Stroke may change the journey, but you’ve learned how to bend without breaking. That’s resilience.

Working as a Community Stroke Support Specialist and having the opportunity to host our monthly Carers Support Group Meetings here at Croí has been one of the most humbling parts of my work so far. These women—who are mothers, wives, daughters, and wonderful professionals —have shown me what real strength looks like. They carry love, fear, fatigue, and fierce hope, often all at once.

They don’t call themselves heroes. But I’ve seen the quiet bravery it takes to face each day, to keep going, to keep caring. You’ve taught me that resilience isn’t loud, it’s patient, steady, and deeply human.

Thank you for letting me walk a part of this journey with you.” – Beatriz Gómez Maestre, Community Stroke Support Specialist

For more information about our carer support group, please contact us via email at healthteam@croi.ie or call us on 091 544310.

07/06/2025

🔷️As well as reminding all family carers the importance of self care 💆‍♀️🧘‍♂️, we want to remind you about this really important Su***de Or Survive programme🔷️

🔵Starting on June 12th to June 19th🔵

This FREE online programme is a great way to build resilience, connect with new people who understand, and remind you that you are not alone🌻

Are you supporting a loved one who may be struggling with their mental health. Our next FREE online Supporters Programme is now open for bookings. Click here to guarantee your place today https://ow.ly/FZz250W3ilS

05/06/2025

Please see details for the next Community Outreach module being delivered by Mayo Recovery College in Ballina Library(Upstairs) on Friday 27th June from 10am-1pm.

This is an in person event and everyone is welcome.

We HOPE to see you there
Ballina Family Resource Centre Ballina Carers Support Group Mayo Mental Health Association Mindspace Mayo West Be Well Ballina.ie & Ballina Chamber of Commerce Mental Health Ireland

If your planning to be in the Ballina area on Friday, June 27th, why not join us for a discussion on HOPE; what it really means to us, how we can create it within our lives and the positive impact it can have on our mental health.

Mental Health Ireland
Mayo County Library
Mayo Mental Health Association

29/05/2025

Why not take the time to read through this positive news story, which outlines in detail the service improvements for Families supporting a loved one with mental health challenges.
Dont forget, supports are available for You too.

The HSE West North West Mental Health Services has launched a suite of service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing family engagement.

27/05/2025

📣Theres still time to have your say 👍

⌛Please note that this survey closed at 5pm on Thursday 29th May. Thanks to everyone who took part!!🙏

25/05/2025

Check out this Free online event, a space to explore coping skills 🫶

Our next Online Connect Cafe is on May 29th at 11am and the topic is Coping Skills. This is a relaxed, free, online event, open to anyone interested in learning more about coping skills. You can join by clicking the below Zoom link.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84046059567?pwd=ehVlTj9AtXaXjyGE4dKSHBpVuPbvvH.1

22/05/2025

The next "Outreach" Session in Ballina will be taking place on Friday, May 23rd at 10am-1pm in Ballina Library



✅️The topic discussed on the day will be "Exploring Stigma"

Why not join us for an informative discussion and help break down some of the barriers surrounding mental health.

✨️All are Welcome✨️

Mayo Recovery College Mayo Mental Health Association Ballina Carers Support Group Ballina Family Resource Centre

21/05/2025

✨️Balancing Stress is a free programme developed by HSE Ireland to manage stress, worry, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties.✨️

✅️This online programme consists of six sessions and aims to support individuals in managing stress effectively as well as enhancing your mental wellbeing

✅️You can do the programme any time and at your own pace

This programme of 6 videos includes practical skills to help with stress, worry, anxiety, low mood and relationship difficulties. Find out about stress and how to manage it

20/05/2025

🌟Last week, one of our Family Peer Support workers attended the launch of Mayo Mental Health Association Mental Health Ireland
HELLO, How Are You? campaign on the streets of Ballina.🌟

🔶️This important initiative encourages people to reach out, say “HELLO”, and meaningfully ask “How are you?” Simple words that can make a big difference.

🔶️The campaign also aims to raise awareness of the supports available to anyone experiencing mental health challenges, and for their Family Members, Carers and Supporters.
🫶 ✨️

HSE Ireland Mayo Recovery College Shine Ireland West Be Well Ballina Carers Support Group Hello, How Are You?