Aware is a

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based in

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which aims to assist people affected by depression,

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and related mood conditions. Its

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is Dominic Layden. It is registered as a charity with the Charities Regulator in the Republic of Ireland and the

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in Northern Ireland.

Services and programs

Aware provides services and information relating to depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Its services include: * Support & Self-Care Groups for people who experience depression or bipolar disorder * Support Line * Support Mail Aware also provides several training and education programmes. As of 2022, the organisation stated that "approximately 6,000 adults" had taken part in its adult education programs in the previous 12 months. Aware also has school programmes for senior cycle students: Life Skills for Schools and a Beat the Blues talk. As of 2011, the charity reportedly had 400 volunteers.

Fundraising

Aware relies heavily on the support of individuals, communities and companies to help run their programmes each year, with 83% of its funding coming from fundraising activities. In addition to external fundraising, Aware have an annual Harbour2Harbour walk on St. Patrick's Day as well as a Christmas Run in December.

References

External links

Aware (ROI) - Official website

Aware Northern Ireland
Mental health organisations in Ireland Charities based in the Republic of Ireland 1985 establishments in Ireland Organizations established in 1985 {{Ireland-stub