FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1 8 / 1 2 /24 Austen Donohoe MyMind communications@mymind.org MyMind to Open Ballina Location in January Affordable Face - to - Face Talk Therapy Servic e in the Community [ Ballina , Co. Mayo ] : This week, Irish S ocial E nterprise and registered charity, MyMind , announced the opening of a new location for face - to - face Psychotherapy and Counselling services within the Mayo North East Office on Kevin Barry Street in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Appointments will be available at the new location from January 6 th , 202 5 This development sees MyMind furthering its reach for face - to - face mental health support in the West of Ireland . This is of particular importance in areas with homeowners affected by Defective Concrete Blocks , for which MyMind offer s fully funded , free sessions in conjunction with the Housing A gency under The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage The Mayo North East Office is known within the community for its own supports and programmes for homeowners affected by this issue, giving MyMind a n ideal base for maximum impact at a local level. This project has been a collaborative effort between Mayo North East and MyMind, with invaluable assistance from Caroline Wilson, Mayo Defective Concrete Block Community Facilitator. Quote from Caroline Wilson: “Face to face Counselling has been a preferred service requested by those accessing the Mayo Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme. The on - going stress and uncertainty can take its toll. I encourage impacted homeowners and families to use this free service that will provide direct emotional support and a confidential safe place” For more information on MyMind’s services , and to register, visit www.mymind.org or call 0818 500 800. About MyMind : MyMind is a not - for - profit social enterprise , working since 2006 to make mental health services available to everyone in Ireland , regardless of economic status MyMind’s network of over 170 psychotherapists and counsellors provide face - to - face appointments in 10 locations across Ireland, and online in 25 languages , without waiting lists or need for referral. Standard rate individual sessions are available at €60. MyMind offer reduced rate , Low - Cost appointments at €30 for full - time third level students, retirees, the unemployed, and any person earning less than €25,000 annually ###