Waterford’s Men Connect Launch | Waterford News

Waterford’s St. Brigid’s Family and Community Centre is set to transform mental health support for men with over €100,000 in new funding — part of a national push to expand community-based counseling. As one of only three family centers nationwide to launch the Men Connect program, they’ll receive €40,000 this year and €80,000 annually starting 2027, plus €20,460 for free local sessions via HSE and Community Therapy Ireland. Minister Mary Butler praised the initiative, noting that over 5,200 men have already accessed care through the national program — with more than 18,000 sessions delivered — highlighting how vital it is to offer help in familiar, trusted community settings. With a proven track record of supporting families, St. Brigid’s will now play a key role in helping more men get early, accessible mental health care right where they live. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6611e92db3c33130