Last year was a busy year for the Donegal Youth Service.
The service responded to a high number of emergencies.
Donegal Youth Service Director, Lorraine Thompson says they responded to the many challenges posed by Covid-19.
Donegal Youth Service’s annual report says 2020 started off on a high but by March, the team had to respond quickly and move online.
The report says young people faced many challenges throughout the year with the Covid-19 Pandemic, and lockdowns had a significant impact on their mental health.
A total of 2,589 one to one sessions were provided by DYS to young people, with a further 3,781 shorter support sessions taking place from April to December.
During the same period, staff also responded to 91 emergency situations for young people in crisis.
The full report can be accessed here
