Addressing issues of poor mental health and well-being, substance misuse and self-harm, whilst also building capacity within communities. [email protected]
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Externs Crisis Response Freephone number. Apologies previous posters have an extra digit. Please share @extern1978
The Crisis Intervention project engages with individuals who have current and ongoing thoughts of suicide via telephone or face to face.
You can self-refer into the project or be referred by your GP or other local supporting services.
0800 085 4808
[email protected]
Join the Safe project in the launch of their well-being calendar! To book into the first session click on the link! Or register interest with [email protected] fb.me/e/5gwEzIoXa
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Research sets out stark reality of homelessness and mental health in NI with 70% of service providers stating clients had high support needs for MH with histories of unresolved trauma and complex needs. Thanks @SimonCommNI @DepaulIreland for this important study
This week we are introducing our amazing Crisis Intervention service
Based in Belfast, we offer support to those having thoughts of self harm or suicide! Our experienced staff are trained in de-escalation and reducing harmful behaviours and suicidal ideation 0800 085 4808
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The #Start360 Protect Life service have created a Wellness Calendar with tips for positive mental health & building resilience. You can give it a go no matter what month it is. Why don't you start today with trying to get a good night sleep. 💛🖤
#wellness #calendar #onetaskaday
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Fresh Start Through Sport with a fantastic group and excellent turn out. Tour of The Kingspan Stadium with @UlsterRugby and an input from @ExternCharity with their Mental Health module @endingtheharm @PoliceServiceNI @CommunitiesNI @UlsterGAA @BelfastGiants
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The 4th annual Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Strategy has been published today.
To find out more visit ➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/north…
The importance of self care and recovery after a tragic incident is vital!!
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Tonight the team attended a session with Dr Breda Friel and Susan Morgan, from the University of Ulster on Trauma an responding to critical events, due to the recent events within the city. Self care is a PRIORITY, not an LUXURY!!!! @kee_arlene @eayouthservice @YcTower – at Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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I wrote a letter to the Guardian: Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms shouldn’t be mistaken for return of illness theguardian.com/society/2021…
Improving mental health provision in NI- the new strategy, impact of covid and the issues for children and young people. One of the key priorities for @profsiobhanon is involving Community and voluntary sector! And actions include Crisis intervention and Dual diagnosis!!
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336 people in NI died as a result of alcohol specific causes last year.
The tip of an iceberg of illness & suffering caused by this drug.
What should we do?
Substance use strategy consultation closes Friday - please respond.
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health-ni.gov.uk/SUS-consult…
Health Minister warns of dangers of alcohol misuse
Latest alcohol-specific death statistics from NISRA show that in 2019 336 people died from alcohol-specific causes here.
➡️health-ni.gov.uk/news/minist…
ALT ALCOHOL MISUSE
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Behind closed bedroom doors, a teenage mental health crisis is brewing theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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📝 The public consultation 'Empowering Change in Women's Lives: Strategy for supporting and challenging women & girls in contact with the justice system' is live
If you would like to take part ⬇️
💻 bit.ly/WomenandGirlsStrategy
🗓 Closing date 12 March '21
@NIPrisons | @PBNINews
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I know there has been speculation about the early closure of our schools for the Christmas holidays. There are *no* plans for this to occur. I believe that schools are the best place for our children:
✅ Education
✅ Mental Health & Wellbeing
✅ Social & Physical Development
It is vital there is support for our mental health services to ensure help is there for people.
Great news for England.
Studies continue to show that the mental health needs in NI are higher, yet the proportion of the health budget spent on mental health is much lower.
We need an injection of cash to the statutory & community/ voluntary sectors.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55031444
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Elsa, 18, shares how bullying can leave young people feeling isolated, and gives her tips for standing up against bullying.
#AntiBullyingWeek
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