Name of the charity:   Aware

www.aware.ie  

Ph: 01 661 7211

loCall helpline: 1890 303 302 

Type of work:                        Aware undertakes to create a society where people with depression and their families are understood and supported are free from stigma and have access to a broad range ofappropriate therapies, to enable them to reach their full potential. 

Current Projects:                  We have a three year plan which incorporates our current project which we are hoping to expand: Expansion of our Helpline 1890 303 302, aim to reach 50,000 callers per year by 2014, newly launched online support groups, aim to have 60 groups ran per week, growth of our face to face support groups nationwide to 70 groups, launching of our Living life to the Full campaign and the expansion and delivery of our schools educational programme Beat the Blues. 

What could a donation achieve for you?: See Above 

Why should our teams choose you?:  By choosing Aware you are helping us deliver the message that support is available, provided, that depression is treatable and by your support you are helping diminish the stigma that surrounds mental health; through educating your close friends, family and colleagues and yourself about the signs and symptoms of depression. 

Charity Number: CY 6748