Thinking Useful Links/Organisations:

Activities with other People to Improve Mental Health:

Social contact and being active in your community can improve your mental health. Try to: meet more people build a network of friends get involved in activities It can take courage to meet new people, but it can make a big difference in how you feel. Get started Think about

ReachOut Tools & Apps:

Here you’ll find professionally-reviewed mobile apps and tools to help you look after your health and wellbeing. ReachOut Tools & Apps:

The Ombudsman and the Disability Act:

What can the Ombudsman do? The Ombudsman can examine complaints about the administrative actions of a wide range of providers of public services such as Government Departments, Local Authorities and the Health Service Executive (HSE).   The Ombudsman can also examine complaints about: Access by people with disabilities to public buildings, services

The Down Syndrome Centre:

The Down Syndrome Centre was founded by Peter Gaw and his wife, Mary as a result of their frustration at not being able to access relevant services for their two youngest children, both of whom have Down syndrome. Our charity has been around for a few years and, in October

Carriglea Cáirde Services:

Carriglea Cáirde Services provides  residential, respite and day services services and supports to persons with an intellectual disability. Services are provided to people in West Waterford and services are mainly centred in Dungarvan. Carriglea Cáirde Services provides a variety of services and supports to approx. 180 adults with an intellectual disability

St Patrick’s Centre (Kilkenny):

St Patrick’s Centre, Kilkenny is located on the Kells Road (approximately 1 mile from Kilkenny town centre) and is situated in a 19.9 acre site. It was opened in 1966 by the Sisters of Charity to provide residential services for 25 children with intellectual disabilities within a regional catchment. The

Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI):

The Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) brings together over thirty non-profit organisations to advocate for the rights of 800,000 people in Ireland living with a neurological condition. Neurological Conditions affect the brain and spinal cord. They represent the leading cause of disability throughout the world and include many common conditions

Noonan Syndrome Ireland:

This group aims is to connect people in Ireland who have Noonan Syndorme (NS) or who love someone with NS. A group that shares experiences, concerns and a lot more. Noonan Syndrome Ireland

Disability Bray:

Welcome to Disability Bray – we are delighted to see you here! Disability Bray is a community website with information and listings on all things disability-related. We have a focus on Bray and North Wicklow because of our origins, but you’ll find lots of information here that’s relevant to the

Tick Talk Ireland:

Tick Talk Ireland is composed of a small group of passionate volunteers wanting to provide accurate information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Lyme Disease. Tick Talk Ireland originally was set up January 2009 by two sufferers, Jenny O’Dea and Janet Fitzgerald. Alarmed by the lack of knowledge and