Discounted programme for Co Kildare people supporting loved ones with mental health issues coming next month

By Kim O'Leary

People in Kildare who are supporting family, friends, neighbours, colleagues or community members that are struggling with their mental health are being offered a unique opportunity to avail of a discounted programme designed especially for them.

Suicide or Survive’ s ‘Supporters Programme’ teaches supporters practical skills they can use to support the people they care about. It gives information on what supports are available and how they can be accessed and teaches practical ways of looking after your own mental health while supporting someone else.

Thanks to recent national fundraising efforts there are a limited number of discounted places on the upcoming 2.5 day programme starting on Saturday May 12th at The Acre in Celbridge.  The programme then continues on Saturday May 19th and finishes with a half day on Saturday May 26th.

Places are being offered at €75 and this includes 2 facilitators on each day, all programme materials, tea, coffee and lunch. The organisers are happy to discuss a further discount if the cost is a challenge for anyone.

The programme is being offered at a cost of €75 per participant for the 2.5 days, which includes 2 facilitators on each day, all programme materials, tea/ coffee and lunch.  We are happy to discuss a reduction in the fee if cost is a difficulty for you. The subsidised rate is made possible thanks to funding from the HSE's National Office for Suicide Prevention, the Iris O'Brien Foundation, and ongoing community fundraising efforts.

“Suicide or Survive recognises and understands that supporting someone who is struggling with their mental health can be challenging. For this reason, we have developed this fantastic and innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours, work colleagues, people in their community and others who are struggling with their mental health. It is the first of its kind in Ireland and we are thrilled to be offering it to people thanks to the support of our fantastic partners and supporters," said Suicide or Survive Founder and CEO Caroline McGuigan.

You can find out more at www.suicideorsurvive.ie. To apply for a place on the Supporters Programme please contact Catherine on [email protected] or 1890577577