Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 December 2018
215. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Health the progress made in ensuring all young persons aged up to 25 years have access to an active listening service and dynamic signposting tool regarding recommendation No. 3 of the national youth mental health task force report of 2017 (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51061/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Health published the Youth Mental Health Task Force report in December 2017. One of the recommendations was the development and implementation of a suite of digital mental health supports for young people up to 25 years of age. The HSE have a working group in place to oversee the implementation of a number of signposting tools. The newly designed website www.yourmentalhealth.ie was launched in October and offers a directory of services for people who are looking for mental health support. In addition, a new digital crisis text line is due to be launched in early 2019. There are also plans to launch a 24/7 telephone helpline in partnership with the National Ambulance Service in quarter 1, 2019.
