1. Mojo in Kildare Presentation 1st September 2016

2. Format Local Context LCDC role in relation to Mojo
Roll out of Mojo to date
Assessment of the programme in Kildare
Next steps

3. 1. County Kildare

4. 1. Urban- Ireland

5. 1. Kildare

6. 1. Kildare

7. 1. Some Facts About Kildare
2011- Total Population of Kildare 210,212
Over 20 years, the population has grown by 71.5%
Kildare is the fifth most populated local authority in the state
Over 60% of the population live in 10 largest towns
No town in Kildare with a population of 25,000 or more
Kildare is a commuting county- almost 40% of residents work outside the county

8. 1. Facts continued
Kildare has the highest rate of young people (0-24) in the country – 77,832
It has amongst the lowest levels of services across all indices- Gardai, GP, mental health, classroom size, family resource centres…………………….
Only Dublin and Cork have higher numbers of people in receipt of rent supplement (4,135)
Growth
No service
Challenge????

9. 1. Why Mojo in Kildare? Community concerns regarding deaths by suicide
In 2013, Kildare had the fourth highest number of deaths by suicide nationally
One young person per week, under 17 presented to hospital as a result of self harm
However, Dublin SW/Kildare/W Wicklow HSE mental health budget is the lowest per head of population €63.80 per head compared to €199.20
Kildare Integrated Services Programme (ISP) -collaborative programme identified needs- men in particular
Aware of success of Mojo in South Dublin, NOSP pilot

10. 2. LCDC Role Proactive, experienced LCDC – 19 members
LCDC, through Chief Officer, wrote to NOSP requesting that Kildare be considered as a pilot site
Host organisation, member of LCDC
Initial scoping, benefitted from LCDC connections
Ultimately led to engagement and participation on Advisory Steering Group
In addition LCDC agenda item

11. 2. LCDC Role
Reporting highlights success/challenges- created awareness of demand. North Kildare- focus
Financial contributions of agencies- €50k to expand from initial pilot
LECP- included as an action
Chief Officer LCDC, HSE Chief Officer and Suicide Resource Officer met on behalf of LCDC to discuss Mojo inclusion in county wide suicide prevention plan
LCDC enables ease of access to elected representatives, state agencies, voluntary sector organisations and local communities

12. Mojo Advisory Steering Group
Kildare County Council
HSE, Community Mental Health
Kildare Town Chamber of Commerce
HSE, Primary Care
Kildare West Wicklow Education and Training Board
IASIO
Kildare Volunteer Centre
Integrated Services Programme
Employability
SHINE
SWR Drugs Task Force*
Kildare LES
Peter Mc Verry Trust*
Teach Dara*
Tusla
Kildare Sports Partnership
North Kildare Chamber of Commerce*
Co Kildare Leader Partnership

13. 3. Mojo Outcomes to date Since September 2015
87 men engaged in Mojo and mini Mojo (4 week programme developed to respond to demand) since September 2014
The initial target was 28 men!
Three Mojo and three mini Mojo have been run
Over 80% retention rate
Over 75% progression rate
Hard to reach, vulnerable group
Men continue to meet in locally post the programme
Demand very high e.g. Celbridge 46 referrals for one programme

14. 3. What Mojo means? Quotes
“They actually genuinely care about you and genuinely want to know ‘how are you’. They can nearly sense when something might be wrong and can sense when something might not be ok’- Participant
“I have more confidence to ask and find out directly. I wasn’t afraid or embarrassed about using the wrong words. That was the bit about self help advocacy an having the confidence to ask”-Participant
“I spoke to the guy in the library for a half an hour about an access course in Maynooth-normally I’d grab the info and run”-Participant
“Some more isolated men find it really hard to take that first step. What has been striking about mojo is the men's engagement, its really solid and that is striking. They are not being paid to attend. They don’t have to attend.”- Agency

15. 4. What Mojo has done for Kildare
Impact on men- themselves, their families, their communities
Agency co-operation, buy in, understanding
Practical role for LCDC- increases understanding of men in distress, their needs/concerns
Put mental health on broader agenda- LECP, HSE plans, political
Highlights service deficits, gaps and needs in Kildare
Informs national learning

16. Next Steps- challenges
Sustainability- resourcing
Responding to demand
Maintaining high quality
Retaining agency commitment
Increase in budget available to mental health and support services generally

17. Thank You