The Jigsaw Galway Community Cycle will take place on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Jigsaw Galway is a partnership between Headstrong (The National Centre for Youth Mental Health), the HSE and Mental Health Ireland. You can contact Jigsaw Galway on (091) 549 252.
From the press release:
In support of the event, players from the Galway football, hurling, Ladies football, camogie and Connacht rugby teams will race against each other. Each route will merge into Eyre Square, and the day will culminate in a host of activities and entertainment for young and old when the cyclists arrive back into the centre of Galway City.
Suicide is the most common cause of death in young people, and during the first quarter of last year, we saw a 33 per cent increase in the number of suicides in Ireland. Jigsaw Galway is part of a national programme which aims to provide more accessible and responsive services to young people aged 15-25 with emerging mental health difficulties. Its Mary Street location in the centre of Galway City serves as a drop-in and referral centre ensuring that when young people experiencing difficulties seek help, they obtain an immediate response from a professional who listens to them, determines what level of assistance they require and helps to access the support they need.
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