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Breaking Through CLG is a national, non-profit organisation founded in 2000.
We’re proud to be a registered charity (CHY No: 13601) and regulated by the Charity Regulatory Authority (Reg No: 20042844).

Our work is made possible through funding from the Government of Ireland, via the Department of Rural and Community Development, under the Scheme to Support National Organisations.

We’re led by a committed voluntary Board of Directors and supported by a small, dedicated team of five staff members.

Irish Aftercare Network

We focus on managing and growing the Irish Aftercare Network — a national initiative supporting professionals who work with young people leaving the care system.

Leaving care can be a major life transition. “Aftercare” refers to the planning and support provided to meet the needs of young people who leave statutory care at 18 years of age.

Currently, there are approximately 6,000 young people in care in Ireland, many of whom will become care leavers in the coming years. We are here to support those who support them.

Join the Network

Membership is free.
Are you working with care leavers? Join our growing community of professionals across Ireland by completing the membership form here.

Suicide Intervention Skills Training

As part of our ongoing work, Breaking Through CLG coordinates and manages Suicide Intervention Skills Training on behalf of the HSE in various areas.

We co-ordinate evidence-based training programmes designed to empower individuals, professionals, and communities with the knowledge and skills to:

• Recognise signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviours
• Engage in supportive conversations with at-risk individuals
• Provide immediate and effective intervention
• Connect individuals to appropriate resources and supports

Training programmes on offer include:

• safeTALK (Suicide Alertness for Everyone)
• ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
• Understanding Self Harm
• Suicide Bereavement Training

Links to available training in the areas we co-ordinate:

• Dublin South, Kildare, and West Wicklow
  👉 Access Training Here
• Dublin South East, Dublin South, and Wicklow
  👉 Access Training Here
• Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon
  👉 Access Training Here
• Louth and Meath
  👉 Access Training Here

These programmes are suitable for a wide range of participants, including healthcare workers, educators, community leaders, volunteers, parents and anyone interested in playing a role in suicide prevention.

Together, we can build safer, more compassionate communities

Want to Learn More?

For detailed information on each training course, visit the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention website.

Contact Us

Breaking Through CLG
📍 Newtown House, Confey, Leixlip, Co. Kildare, W23 T8W5
📞 Phone: 01-6060858
📧 Email: info@breakingthrough.org

Funding

2022 – 2025

Breaking Through CLG under The Scheme to Support National Organisations is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Rural and Community Development.

We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland.

Breaking Through were shortlisted for a Good Governance Award 2023.

Breaking Through are the proud winners of a Good Governance Award 2022.