talk to tom – talk in Carnew – suicide awareness and prevention

The charity “talk to tom” is a suicide awareness and prevention charity based in Gorey but servicing all our local areas.

We are holding an information evening on Thursday 4th April at 8.15 in Kenny’s lounge in Carnew to let you all know exactly who we are and what services etc are available…THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY info night and from there we can go into schools/clubs to speak to teenagers etc if we are invited.

Healthy body, health mind

Please feel free to spread the word to any adult.

Grainne Fleming

talk to tom – suicide awareness and prevention talk in Carnew

As you are probably aware myself and Pat are co-founders of the charity “talk to tom” which is a suicide awareness and prevention charity based in Gorey but servicing all our local areas.

It is a completely voluntary organisation with all monies generated going into counselling etc for people who need it.
We are holding an information evening in the next 2/3 weeks in Carnew to let you all know exactly who we are and what services etc are available…THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY info night and from there we can go into schools/clubs to speak to teenagers etc if we are invited.

I will get back to you in due course with date and venue, but we are hopeful that a large crowd would turn out so as to make it more known of the services we provide.

Healthy body, health mind

Please feel free to spread the word to any adult.

Grainne Fleming

Seminar to raise awareness on suicide

SOS would like to share the news that Bray Soroptimists will be hosting a suicide awareness seminar “I See A Darkness” in the Esplanade Hotel, Strand Road Bray on Monday 4^th March.  Registration is 9.30 am and seminar starts at 10am till 1pm. Registration is free of charge and it is advisable to book your place with Sarah on 087 2069327.

I See A Darkness Seminar will raise awareness on suicide, provide information on responding to suicide and most of all will inspire Hope!  It is based on the documentary series and members of the three families will be there to share their own personal stories.

Muintir na Tíre AGM

Nest Thursday, May 31st, sees Muintir na Tíre host its AGM in Murroe, Co. Limerick. Askamore Community Council and Askamore Community Alert are both under the auspices of this national body, and it is hoped that a number of people locally will travel for this AGM.

There is a very good line-up of speakers and topics:

Repossession of Family Homes by Ross Maguire of New Beginning

Suicide on the increase: Dan Neville TD

Rural Homes under seige from increased burglaries: Asst. Garda Commissioner

Funding for Rural Communities: Carmel Fox

John Lonergan will give the keynote address.

If you would like to attend the AGM, there is a bus being organised which will leave locally next Thursday for Limerick at approx. noon. Cost €10, refreshments will be provided at AGM.

If you would like to travel please give your name to Lorraine on 086 418 3357  as soon as possible, but before next Monday evening.

Table Quiz for Console

Console.ie and their help

ACE (Askamore Community Education) had Denis O’Connor from Console to talk locally about suicide, how we as a community can watch out for signs of ill-health among our neighbours and friends and how we can all try to improve our positive mental health.

One of the very strong messages that Denis got across on the night was that Console offer a dedicated suicide helpline, which as its number implies, is available 24/7.

This number is 1800 247 100.

If anyone would like to contact Denis personally, his email is denis@console.ie.

Information on Console’s other services can be found here.

Tuesday, February 7th, 8pm – Askamore Activity Centre – Talk

Self Care and Positive Mental Health.

Denis O’Connor of Console will talk about suicide – its impact on our people and our community.

Please try to make this very important talk.