Power NI has donated to a Craigavon-based charity, 'Just a Chat' which will help to create a group dedicated to improving mental health and resilience in young men.

The charity that engages with secondary school children to improve their awareness and understanding of mental health received £1,000 through Power NI's 'Brighter Communities' scheme.

The £1,000 of funding will help facilitate a new six-month programme of workshops. These sessions will not only provide essential tools for building resilience but will also serve as a vital resource for parents seeking to improve communication with their children.

'Just a Chat' was established to raise awareness and tackle the stigma associated with mental health among young people aged 11-18. They accomplish this through different approaches, including organizing regular football matches to encourage communication. However, the charity aims to broaden its services by introducing football training sessions and workshops.

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Just A Chat founder Conor Hegarty expressed his gratitude for the funding and explained the difference it is going to make to people's lives:

"We are thrilled to secure this crucial funding that will enable the expansive launch of the charity’s Mental Health and Resilience Workshop in our community. These transformative workshops, which are accessible to all, empower individuals with invaluable tools to create strong mental resilience and essential techniques for self-care, fostering not only personal well-being but also the capacity to support others effectively."

Power NI's Ashleigh O’Neill said: "We are delighted to be able to provide a donation to such a worthwhile cause. Mental Health is so important and not something that is widely spoken about amongst young people, so it is great to be able to help Conor and his team provide much needed and valued support to these young men."