Limerick Mental Health Association
Limerick Mental Health Association was founded in 2002 by a group of individuals who recognised the need for support and resources for those affected by mental health challenges in the local community. Since then the association has worked to raise awareness, reduce stigma and promote positive mental health through a variety of programmes and initiatives. Today, LMHA continues to serve as a vital resource for individuals and families seeking support and guidance on their mental health journey. We have a permanent home in Sexton St in the heart of Limerick City.
Our mission
We aim to promote positive mental health and well-being in the Limerick community and support adults on their recovery journey through peer-led engagement and activities.
Our vision
We see a Limerick where people value their own and each others’ mental health as an important part of living; Where people who experience mental health difficulties can recover and reach their full potential within an informed and supportive community.
We achieve this by doing the following:
- Reduce stigma around Mental Health in the community, By Hosting Limerick Mental Health week each year.
- Promote positive Mental Health for all and support Adults on their recovery Journey
- Influencing Limerick as a community where people value their own and each others mental health as an important part of living well
- Supporting people of Limerick who experience mental health difficulties in their recovery, contributing to them reaching thieir full potential within an informed and supportive comunity
Our Core Values
- Integrity
- Empowerment
- Innovation
- Inclusivity
- Compassion
Limerick Mental Health Week
We run Mental Health Week every year. The week will provide a forum to generate discussion, reduce stigma and promote positive mental health and well-being. Finally, Limerick Mental Health Week highlights the range of supports and services which are available within the local community to support our mental health.
Limerick Mental Health Association (LMHA) is affiliated with, and shares the aims of Mental Health Ireland (MHI) – a national voluntary organisation promoting mental health, supporting people with lived experience of mental health challenges in their recovery and bringing practical expression to national policy objectives.