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MORPH DROP IN CENTRE in Dungannon are having a fundraising

 ”48 hour lock in” at their premises on Friday 16th February at 7.30 pm to raise awareness on suicide.

The Niamh Louise foundation will give a small presentation at the beginning highlighting warning and risk signs and will have a discussion on myths.

For further information please contact Gareth or Damian on 028 87724074

Lucy Caldwell author of “Where they were missed” has produced a play “leaves “It tells the story of a family in Belfast coming to terms with their daughters attempted suicide at university in England. The story takes place on her return home.

Lucy was so touched by Niamh’s story and the foundation that not only did she donate money to the charity but she dedicated an inset on the programmes to Niamh and the foundation which will be handed out on each night of the show.

The Play previews on 1st and 2nd of march 2007 at 8.00 pm. Price €15.

It will run from Monday 5th March – Saturday 10th march at 8.00pm. Price     €24 and €18 concession.

It will also run at the Royal Court London from Wed 14th of March – Sat 7th April 2007 tickets £15.00.

The 2nd Ceremony of lights will be held in Armagh at the end of April 2007. Date and venue to be confirmed soon

Raising Awareness of Suicide in Dungannon and Armagh (Article taken from Tyrone Courier 14/03/07)

The Niamh Louise Foundation has received funding from the Southern Investing for health partnership to help raise awareness of suicide and promote positive mental health in both Dungannon and Armagh.
The foundation is training community and church leaders to raise awareness of the issues that can lead to suicide and how to reduce the stigma that can surround it. A catalogue of local support information will also be developed for those seeking advice on suicide or mental health.
James Mc Bennett, Chair of the Niamh Louise Foundation told the Courier “As a member of a family bereaved through suicide, we have found that people tend to seek support from their local community. Recent consultation events in the area identified communities and churches as having a potentially pivotal role in helping those bereaved and those at risk of suicide. Furthermore, all community groups in the area recognised a need for more suicide awareness training. Armagh and Dungannon has very strong community networks and we look forward to working with these to tackle the issue of suicide and promoting positive mental health.”
            The Southern Investing for Health Partnership is leading the development of a Southern Area Action Plan to implement the Northern Ireland Suicide Prevention Strategy – Protect Life.
            Partnership Manager, Lyn Donnelly said, “The Protect Life strategy aims to reduce the number of suicides and address the rising rates of self harm. To Address this problem in the southern area, it has been imperative for us to engage with local communities and families bereaved by suicide. The Naimh Louise Foundation is one of a number of community organisations that we have funded to help tackle the issue. Organisations like this are vital in promoting positive mental wellbeing at a very local level.”
Members of the Niamh Louise Foundation wanted to thank the Southern Investing for Help team for their on going support in this particular project and the organisers of the fundraising event, “A special word of thanks Gareth, Carla and Terry from the “Morph drop in centre” for the use of their premises and to Damien and his colleagues for the event, a spokesperson said.”