The Amber Flag Initiative: 

The Pieta House Amber Flag initiative recognises the individual efforts of primary and secondary schools, companies, and groups to create healthy, inclusive environments that support mental well-being. It unites us in our efforts as we work together toward a happier, healthier Ireland and the eradication of the stigmas associated with mental health issues.
To be awarded the Pieta House Amber Flag, applicant groups must host a mental health awareness event, a fundraiser, and a mental health initiative.

The three main goals for the Amber Flag are :
1) To promote mental health and well-being for all.
2) Preventing mental health problems through increased awareness, social
support, reducing risk factors such as racism, bullying and isolation.
3) Improve the quality of life for students with mental health
problems by promoting recovery through awareness and education.

Athleague N.S. raised our first Amber Flag in June 2021 by completing these 5 goals:

1.     Host a Pyjama Day Fundraiser in the School for Pieta House.

2.     Host a Mental Health Awareness Day in the School

3.     Host a Well-Being Week in the School

4.     Establish an Amber Flag Notice Board

5.     Design a poster competition based on Positive Mental Health

We have been awarded our Third Amber Flag in June 2024, The Amber Flag initative recognises the indivdual efforts of schools in creating healthy,inclusive environments that support mental health and wellbeing, we are very proud.

 

Amber Flag Committee 2025-2026:

Padraic Fallon

Oscar Connaughton

Michael Kelly

Kate Rogerson

Maeve Lyons

Aine Conneally