08/08/2013
20,000 Houses To Receive Suicide Information Booklet
20,000 households are to receive booklets on suicide prevention as part of a new initiative by the East Belfast Community Development Agency (EBCDA).
The 'Message of Hope' suicide prevention booklet is being launched today at the East Belfast Network Centre on Templemore Avenue by mental health advocate and former broadcaster Lynda Bryans.
EBCDA says the booklet has been developed "in response to the need for information on suicide prevention and support services in east Belfast".
It will be delivered to 20,000 local households by the end of September and contains information on how to support those affected by the issues surrounding suicide.
Funding for the development of the booklet and its distribution was provided by BT, whose employees donated via their Payroll Giving Scheme.
EBCDA's Suicide Prevention Development officer Clare James said: "East Belfast, along with other parts of Northern Ireland, has seen a rise in suicide rates over the past number of years. The reasons behind this are complex but there are things we can all do to help to prevent suicides. This booklet gives people some basic advice on how they can play a role in suicide prevention and includes contact details for lots of local organisations who offer support.
"We are delighted that we have been able to develop the booklet thanks to the donation from BT and the fact that it can be delivered to people's homes means we can reach a wide audience. We would really encourage everyone who gets the booklet through their door to keep hold of it."
Ms James added: "Even if you have never been affected by suicide, you might need the information some day as suicide can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or where you live. If we all look out for each other we can help to prevent suicides and save lives; this booklet gives advice on how you can do that."
Copies of the booklet will be available today and service providers working in the fields of suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing will have information stands at the event.
For more information, call 028 9045 1512.
(IT/JP)
The 'Message of Hope' suicide prevention booklet is being launched today at the East Belfast Network Centre on Templemore Avenue by mental health advocate and former broadcaster Lynda Bryans.
EBCDA says the booklet has been developed "in response to the need for information on suicide prevention and support services in east Belfast".
It will be delivered to 20,000 local households by the end of September and contains information on how to support those affected by the issues surrounding suicide.
Funding for the development of the booklet and its distribution was provided by BT, whose employees donated via their Payroll Giving Scheme.
EBCDA's Suicide Prevention Development officer Clare James said: "East Belfast, along with other parts of Northern Ireland, has seen a rise in suicide rates over the past number of years. The reasons behind this are complex but there are things we can all do to help to prevent suicides. This booklet gives people some basic advice on how they can play a role in suicide prevention and includes contact details for lots of local organisations who offer support.
"We are delighted that we have been able to develop the booklet thanks to the donation from BT and the fact that it can be delivered to people's homes means we can reach a wide audience. We would really encourage everyone who gets the booklet through their door to keep hold of it."
Ms James added: "Even if you have never been affected by suicide, you might need the information some day as suicide can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or where you live. If we all look out for each other we can help to prevent suicides and save lives; this booklet gives advice on how you can do that."
Copies of the booklet will be available today and service providers working in the fields of suicide prevention and emotional wellbeing will have information stands at the event.
For more information, call 028 9045 1512.
(IT/JP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
18 May 2009
President Opens Belfast Suicide Prevention Centre
Irish President Mary McAleese has praised those who have put their "hearts and hands" into the formation of a north Belfast suicide prevention centre. President McAleese (pictured here by Paul Reilly) officially opened the new PIPS centre on Duncairn Gardens this afternoon. She was joined by her husband Martin, as well as several local politicians.
President Opens Belfast Suicide Prevention Centre
Irish President Mary McAleese has praised those who have put their "hearts and hands" into the formation of a north Belfast suicide prevention centre. President McAleese (pictured here by Paul Reilly) officially opened the new PIPS centre on Duncairn Gardens this afternoon. She was joined by her husband Martin, as well as several local politicians.
10 September 2007
Papers Highlight NI Suicide Risk
Despite the high suicide rate in Northern Ireland some four out of five GPs do not have specialist knowledge of suicide prevention. The claim comes from Northern Ireland Suicide Prevention Taskforce to mark world suicide prevention day.
Papers Highlight NI Suicide Risk
Despite the high suicide rate in Northern Ireland some four out of five GPs do not have specialist knowledge of suicide prevention. The claim comes from Northern Ireland Suicide Prevention Taskforce to mark world suicide prevention day.
10 September 2018
'It Is OK Not To Be OK' - SDLP
World Suicide Prevention Day should be used as a reminder that "it is OK, not to be OK" and that people should always know that they can seek help, according to SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan.
'It Is OK Not To Be OK' - SDLP
World Suicide Prevention Day should be used as a reminder that "it is OK, not to be OK" and that people should always know that they can seek help, according to SDLP Health Spokesperson Mark H Durkan.
04 August 2021
Suicide Awareness Training For All Front-Line Public Service Staff
Sinn Féin have proposed suicide awareness training for all front-line public service staff.
Suicide Awareness Training For All Front-Line Public Service Staff
Sinn Féin have proposed suicide awareness training for all front-line public service staff.
14 January 2011
Holywood A2 Back To Normal After 'Incident'
Thousands of drivers were caught up in traffic chaos during an 'incident' that led to day-long disruption in east Belfast on Thursday. Earlier, passing rush hour motorists on what is one of NI's busiest roads were shocked to see a hooded figure sitting on the edge of a traffic and pedestrian bridge around 8am.
Holywood A2 Back To Normal After 'Incident'
Thousands of drivers were caught up in traffic chaos during an 'incident' that led to day-long disruption in east Belfast on Thursday. Earlier, passing rush hour motorists on what is one of NI's busiest roads were shocked to see a hooded figure sitting on the edge of a traffic and pedestrian bridge around 8am.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.