In the current circumstances of Covid-19, face to face supports are hard to access but community supports are still operating. Whether you’re young or old it is easy to feel alone during these challenging times but a listening ear and support is only a click or call away. In the Monaghan area, this includes a full list of local and national supports and services which can be accessed by phone or online including:
HSE
Pieta House
ISPCC Monaghan Childline
Youth Work Ireland
Cavan Monaghan Rainbow
Teach na Daoine
Clones Family Resource Centre
SOSAD Carrickmacross
Tusla
This is not an exhaustive list and only indicates some of the resources available. A full list plus contact numbers and online links are available by following the link below. The Health & Wellness section on the Monaghan GAA website has more links which provide very useful and practical advice and guidance on looking after your mental health and that of you families at this difficult time. (see link below)
https://www.monaghangaa.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Monaghan-Information-for-Parents-and-Young-People-1.pdf
By Mary McEneaney Sat 9th May
