Grow Mental Health (Grow) is a community of people drawn together by our first-hand experience of mental health challenges. With over 60 years’ experience supporting people in personal growth and recovery, we provide a space where people can tell their story in a confidential and friendly setting.  Using a world renowned, evidence based program, our members meet weekly, establish friendships, and begin their unique journey towards mental wellbeing. Funded by the HSE and fundraising activity, Grow operate through a national network of peer support groups that encourage positive action through shared wisdom and practical guidance. Meetings are weekly, are confidential, open to all individuals over 18, no referral needed. 

Role Summary

The purpose of the role is to develop and maintain a network of Grow groups in the region known as an Area Coordination Unit.  This role has specific duties and boundaries and is one of working with, empowering and facilitating others to enable Recovery within Grow membership and the wider Grow community, which provides support to those who have had or are suffering from, mental health challenges. Working with the NPC to ensure the quality of the Grow program within groups is adhered to it. The role involves building relationships and building awareness of, and the promotion of GROW within the wider community. Initiating fundraising activity and advocating for funding/financial support for Grow in your Area Coordination Unit.

Some benefits of working at Grow include: