Monaghan Town FC in partnership with Teach na Daoine Family Resource Centre presented a framed Jersey to the HSE Connecting for Life Team in Monaghan.
As part of this project Teach na Daoine Family Resource centre and Monaghan Town FC will be working with young people from the local area in getting them back into sport as part of an overall health and Wellbeing initiative.
Leading the programme is Mickey Bravender and Martin Mc Donald from Teach na Daoine Family Resource Centre who will be working directly with the young people in developing the programme going forward. The Jersey will be worn by the Monaghan Town U19 Team as a way of promoting the programme and opening conversations about the importance of looking after our Mental Health and Wellbeing as a community.
Emer Mulligan, Suicide Prevention Officer with HSE Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service stated "It's great to be able to support this initiative which encourages young men to participate in sport and connect with their peers. Staying active and connecting with others are two of the key building blocks of positive mental health and well-being".
Padraig O'Beirne, Area Director of Nursing with HSE Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Service and Chair of the Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan Steering Group commended all those involved, including volunteers with Monaghan Town FC, staff from Teach na Daoine and most importantly, the young people in this worthwhile initiative.
Monaghan Town FC and Teach na Daoine FRC would like to thank the HSE Connecting for Life Team for supporting the programme in 2022/2023
