Aware (voluntary organisation)
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- Offices in Leeson Street, Dublin 2.[2]
| Formation | 1985[1] |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Support organisation for depression |
| Location |
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Region served | Ireland |
Chief executive | Dominic Layden[3] |
| Website | aware.ie |
Aware is a voluntary organisation based in Ireland which aims to assist people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions.[4] Its CEO is Dominic Layden. It is registered as a charity with the Charities Regulator in the Republic of Ireland and the Charity Commission in Northern Ireland.[5][6]
Aware provides services and information relating to depression, bipolar disorder and related mood conditions. Its services include:
- Support & Self-Care Groups for people who experience depression or bipolar disorder[citation needed]
- Support Line[7]
- Support Mail
Aware also provides several training and education programmes.[8] As of 2022, the organisation stated that "approximately 6,000 adults" had taken part in its adult education programs in the previous 12 months.[9] Aware also has school programmes for senior cycle students: Life Skills for Schools and a Beat the Blues talk.[citation needed]
As of 2011, the charity reportedly had 400 volunteers.[1]
