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Vacancy: Taking Control Workshop Facilitator

By Kate Morgan on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 in Featured, Vacancies.

Taking Control Workshop: Tender for the facilitation of the Taking Control Workshop in multiple locations across Ireland   Organisation: Shine- Supporting people affected by mental ill health Location: Nationwide (Designated Counties) Work commences: July,  2016   About Taking Control The Taking Control workshop was developed as a response to people who have become unemployed and […]


Mini Mojo support group for men in Kildare

By Kate Morgan on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 in News.

Mojo are operating a four week support group for men in distress in the Kildare area starting June 10th 2016 in Teach Dara, Kildare town. The Mini Mojo programme seeks to motivate and boost the wellbeing of men affected by unemployment and isolation in the Kildare area. For more information contact Niamh: 085 284 5871 […]


Shine Exhibit at Mental Health & Wellbeing Fair

By Kate Morgan on Monday, May 16th, 2016 in Featured, News.

Shine will take part in St Patrick’s Mental Health’s second Mental Health & Wellbeing Fair, at 11am Saturday 21st May 2016 in St Patrick’s University Hospital, James Street, Dublin 8.  There will be an information stand attended to by a staff member at the Fair where people can learn more about our services. The Fair […]


Starting the Conversation

By Kate Morgan on Friday, May 13th, 2016 in Blog.

  Written by Majella Reid This month we are all invited to start the conversation about mental health in our families, social circles, workplaces and wider communities. In a country which has just cut mental health funding by €12 million, this conversation couldn’t be better timed.   For seven years I have been involved in […]


Phrenz Group Facilitator Position

By Kate Morgan on Thursday, May 12th, 2016 in Featured, Vacancies.

Shine is seeking a Facilitator to work on a contract for services basis with our Kildare Town Phrenz group for 1.5 hours a week with immediate effect. An hourly rate of €23 will be paid subject to receipt of relevant invoices. Applicants can be a person with self-experience or have relevant experience working in the […]


Post of Administrative Assistant

By Kate Morgan on Friday, May 6th, 2016 in Featured, News, Vacancies.

Administration Assistant Based in Maynooth 30 hours a week over 5 days Permanent Post Salary €19,875 per annum DESCRIPTION OF ROLE REPORTING TO Shine Development and Administration Manager   PURPOSE To assist with the administration functions of the organisation   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Processing and maintenance of time and attendance information for all staff Implement […]


Green Ribbon Campaign 2016 Supporters Pack

By Kate Morgan on Friday, May 6th, 2016 in Featured, News.

Green Ribbon Campaign 2016 Supporters Pack The fourth annual and biggest ever Green Ribbon campaign launches on May 1st. Thank you for your continued support in opening a national conversation about mental health. Below you’ll find lots of images to download and deck out your profiles and websites in green for May. If you can’t download these images, […]


You’re invited…

By Kate Morgan on Wednesday, April 20th, 2016 in Events, News.

The Shine Basement Resource Centre in Cork will officially launch the Green Ribbon Garden on the 6th of May 2016. All are welcome to attend the launch in the afternoon from 2pm-3.30pm at St. Peter’s Church, North Main St., Cork City. The launch will be followed by tours of the garden and light refreshments. The […]


The #littlethings campaign

By Kate Morgan on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 in Featured, News.

Little things can have a big impact on your mental health. Check out these tips for keeping well and visit yourmentalhealth.ie for more information on supports and services in your area.


Do you want to share your experience of living with a brother or sister with Schizophrenia for research?

By Kate Morgan on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 in News.

A Master’s student in Psychology in Trinity College Dublin is interested in learning about a sibling’s experience of living with schizophrenia. Would you be willing to contribute to this research by telling your story of what it was like to be a brother or sister to someone diagnosed with schizophrenia? Taking part will involve being […]



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