Green Ribbon 2021 Update session

When is the Green Ribbon campaign happening this year?

September. It is our intention to run the campaign in September from now on

What are the Green Ribbon Events / Important Dates I need to be aware of?

Launch

➢ Dublin Launch: Wednesday 01 September 2021

➢ Cork Launch: Friday 03 September 2021

Time to Talk Day

➢ Tuesday 07 September 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day

➢ Friday 10 September 2021

Pass the Ribbon Video

➢ Week 5 of Green Ribbon

What is the theme of the Green Ribbon campaign this year?

Inclusion

This theme builds on the theme of Discrimination from Green Ribbon 2020, and continues the tone of previous months leading up to campaign (work with minority groups; see below).

Language of Mental Health

Encouraging people to be aware of the language they use and to take responsibility to educate themselves.

Across our Green Ribbon Campaign and pre-campaign, we will be focused on giving people the tools before asking them to make change.

See Change are conducting research on language this year which will tie in with this.

Connecting for Life

Focus this year is on Goal 1 and Goal 3;

• Population wide understanding of mental health

• Focus of priority groups

2021 Monthly theme calendar;

July Traveller Voices

August GR Pre - Campaign

Sept GR Campaign

October Black History Month

November Men’s Voices (to include specific voices; eg; farmers)

December Reflection

GR Campaign Weekly Themes

Week 1: Understanding the Topic of Exclusion

1st-3rd September

What is exclusion? Definitions, and language of, exclusion.

*Dublin & Cork launches this week.

Week 2: Social Exclusion

6th-10th September

What exclusion looks like and where it shows up in society.

Each day allocated to a different scenario e.g. workplace, medical, community.

Information and understanding event this week.

*World Suicide Prevention Day falls on Friday of this week.

Week 3: What Exclusion Feels Like

13th-17th September

How it feels to be excluded.

Strong lean on language and feeling of stigma this week.

Week 4: Behaviour of Exclusion

20th-24th September

Silence is the behavior of exclusion – which relates back to stigma.

Strong lean on stigmatizing behavior this week.

Week 5: A Week to See Change – Social Inclusion

27th-30th September

What is the change that we want to see?

Focus on positive actions to create change. Examples of stigma free language, conversations, and scenarios.

How can I order Green Ribbons so that I have them for the official campaign in September?

Closer to the campaign it is also possible to order the ribbons directly from our website.

Alternatively, you can send an email to info@seechange.ie with the amount of Ribbons you would like, the delivery address including postcode, contact person's name, phone number and email address full stop you will then be added to the pre-order list. This is subject to availability as we have a maximum of 500,000 ribbons for the whole country. We appreciate your understanding about this.

Can I order ribbons for my workplace, community or school?

Yes, this is an inclusive campaign and we are happy for everyone to get involved. Please note how to order in the answer above.

How many ribbons can I order?

• Minimum order is 100 Ribbons.

• For orders over 1,000, but less than 10,000 you can order as listed above.

• For orders over 10,000, please contact us to arrange delivery.

Do I get a box with my order of ribbons??

Usually we send a box with every 200 ribbons. You’re welcome to download our box template directly from our website should you need more boxes.

If there is a question , please email us at info@seechange.ie with your query.