NEW SUPPORT HEALTH SERVICE FOR YOUNG GALWAY PEOPLE

Date Published: 08-Jan-2009

A new health service for young people in Galway will be launched in the city this afternoon.'Jigsaw Galway' aims to provide accessible and responsive services for people aged 15 to 25 with emerging health problems.Ten staff will run the centre from its base at Mary Street in the city, which will also have the support of a GP and psychiatrist on a weekly basis.The centre is part of a nationwide programme, funded by the HSE and the voluntary organisation 'Headstrong'.