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Aware
Formation1985
Legal statusNon-profit organization
PurposeSupport organisation for depression
Location
Region served
Ireland
LeaderGeraldine Clare, CEO
Websitewww.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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ http://mentalhealthireland.ie/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=45 Mental Health Ireland


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