Aware (voluntary organisation)
| Formation | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Support organisation for depression |
| Location |
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Region served | Ireland |
| Leader | Geraldine Clare, CEO |
| Website | www.aware.ie |
Aware is a voluntary organisation based in Ireland which aims to assist people affected by depression. Its CEO is Geraldine Clare.
Foundation
It was founded in 1985 by a group of patients, relatives and health professionals.[1]
Services
- Support groups for sufferers and relatives of those who suffer from depression.
- A 365-day-a-year telephone helpline.
- Awareness Programmes, Information on depressive disorders
- Information talks, seminars and public lectures.
- A quarterly magazine.[2]
Fundraising Activities
Aware conducts numerous fundraising events every year.
References
- ↑ "Joint Committee on Arts, Sport, Tourism, Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs 18 February 2004" (rtf). Houses of the Oireachtas (Parliament of Ireland). 2004-02-18. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ↑ http://mentalhealthireland.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=45 Mental Health Ireland
External links
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