Inspire Ireland Foundation

Inspire Ireland Foundation is a charitable organisation that helps young people lead happier lives. We are part of an international network of foundations with the same mission, operating in Australia and the USA. Inspire Ireland achieves its mission through the delivery of ReachOut.com, an online service to help young people aged 12 25 year sold get through tough times.

The Inspire Foundation was established in Australia in 1996 in direct response to Australia’s then escalating rates of youth suicide. Combining technology with the direct involvement of young people it delivered an innovative and practical online programme that helps prevents youth suicide and improves young peoples mental health and wellbeing.

A feasibility study, prepared by McKinsey & Co, identified three key in criteria determining Inspires ReachOut.com services applicability to Ireland: a clear mental health need; high technology and media consumption; and a good fit for ReachOut.com within Irelands existing services.