Speaking following attending a talk given by Conor McCaffrey a counsellor specialising in suicide prevention and abuse and addiction issues, Ballycastle SDLP Dónal Cunningham called for more information to be made available to the general public. Attitudes to mental health and alcohol addiction need to be taken more seriously. This was a very informative talk and it was great to see such a good attendance.
Paying tribute to the organisers Solas he said “Solas is a newly formed community group established to support individuals, families and the wider community to gain greater awareness and understanding of mental health issues and to provide signposting to professional services, training and therapies to encourage and support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing.”
Their work supports those wishing to
– Increase their awareness of mental health issues
– Raise their awareness of support services
– Support those experiencing emotional distress and those affected by suicide
– Actively reduce or prevent suicide and self harm
– Promote positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
They need volunteers who care enough to offer their time, talents and insight to help build our vision and support our communities.
They are a wonderful group and deserve all our support.