Genio's work across Ireland

This project focuses on addressing the mental health and housing needs of people on remand. The project employed a housing support worker to liaise with community housing agencies and assist patients with mental health difficulties under the care of the prison service to secure appropriate accommodation. 111 people have been supported through this program to date. Project reference number 2347

The National Forensic Mental Health Service is working on the establishment of a Recovery College and Recovery Education, the implementation of a supported employment programme based on the IPS model and the development of a training and education strategy to support service reform across all stakeholder groups.