About us
Blakestown Mountview Youth Initiative (BMYI) was established in 1998. BMYI is a non-profit registered charity organisation, with the aim to support young people and their families in the Dublin 15 community to reach their full potential. BMYI is funded through the HSE, Blanchardstown Local Drug Alcohol Task Force (BLDATF) and TUSLA Child & Family Agency.
BMYI provides a 3-strand approach, youth, family and educational support. BMYI deliver a range of evidence based programmes to support the well-being and development of young people and their families.
BMYI offers a holistic approach to support young people, their families and the wider community, through individualised support programmes, group work, a variety of non-formal educational approaches and interventions. The work of BMYI is underpinned by principles of empowerment, inclusion, equality and voluntary participation.
Support Young People & Families
At BMYI, we're committed to providing evidence based programmes to young people, their families and community stake holders in the Blanchardstown area (Dublin 15).
Youth and Family Support Services
Youth Development
Youth Development focuses on providing opportunities to empower young people to reach their full potential though a variety of initiatives and interventions to promote critical, social, personal and emotional development.
This is done through, 1:1 support, group work and outreach.
Programmes Include;
Drug Prevention Programme
Alcohol Awareness Programmes
Criminal Justice Awareness
Youth Participation
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Physical Education Classes
Relationships & Sexuality Education
Self Esteem & Self Confidence
Anger Management
Online Safety Awareness
Summer Programme
Interest Based Activities
Residentials
Family Support
BMYI provides a space for families to engage in a range of evidence based programmes and activities that strengthen family cohesion and positive community engagement. BMYI prioritises inclusion to those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged experiencing or, at risk of addiction. This is facilitated through 1:1 Support Group work and evidence based programmes and interventions.
Programmes Include;
Family Mediation
Mindfulness / Self Care
5 Step Method
Family Communication
Strengthening Families
Information and Advocacy
Parent’s Interest Groups
Parent’s Fitness Group
Signposting and referrals
Lifeskills
BMYI provides support to empower young people and their families to reach their unique potential and develop thir skills and capacity . This is achieved through 1:1 individual tailored interventions & group work. The focus of our interventions are underpinned by education and development of key life skills, to support young people and their families to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Programmes Include;
Employability, Training & Preparation
Problem Solving
Time Management
Adaptability
Social / Emotional Intelligence
Financial Management
Leadership
Critical & Creative Thinking
Decision-Making
Effective Communication
Interpersonal Relationships
Education
Educational supports targets young people at risk of early school leaving, school refusals or young people who require additional educational support. All programmes can be provided through groupwork or in a 1-1 setting. BMYI provides a collaborative approach with other local educational stakeholders to identify supports that compliment their educational experience.
Programmes Include;
Alcohol Awareness
Drug Prevention
Mental Health Awareness
Mindfulness & Wellbeing Awareness
Life & Employability Skills
Health Fitness & Nutrition
State Exam & Study Skills Support
CBA / LCA Support
School Retention & Support
Digital & Online Safety
3rd Level Educational Support
Civic & Social Education
Interagency and Collaboration
BMYI collaborates with a range of services and stakeholders to support the needs and interests of the Dublin 15 community.
Stakeholders Iclude;
Local Schools
TUSLA Child and Family Agency
Pieta House
CAMHS
SASSY
NYP
Foroige
BLADTF
Local Education providers
Leargas
Gaisce
NYCI