Lips

Limavady Initiative for the prevention of Suicide

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Has someone close to you ended their own life? You are not alone! We are pleased to be working together with @WesternHSCTrust in the relaunch this vital support group for the Roe Valley #Bereavedbysuicide #SupportGroup #Postventionsupport

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Can you spare a few hours per week? LIPS can offer you a rewarding volunteer experience that includes up to date relevant training in supporting individuals and their families at a community level.
Get in touch for more info at [email protected] or call us on 07399023003

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Thanks to the kindness of Limavady Drama Club who will be donating a portion of their ticket sales to ourselves at LIPS.

Not to be missed!
@limavadydramaclub Presents SLEEPING BEAUTY @roevalleyartscentre
Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 November & Friday 1 December, 7.30pm

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Just a little reminder that our Adult Craft Coffee and Catch up will continue to run each Tuesday up until 5th of December.

No experience necessary. Get in touch for more information and to register at [email protected]

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

LIPS would like to thank local author Gerry Robinson who is kindly donating proceeds from the sale of his book of poems ‘Causeway Verses’ to support both Foyle Hospice and LIPS. Copies available at Desmond Thompson Opticians, Menarys and Brown’s Funeral Directors Limavady.

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Things are getting festive at our craft and coffee catch ups
Decoupage chopping boards

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Kindness is a gift everyone can afford.

One word, one smile might be all it takes. Happy World Kindness Day!

[Health@Work NI @HealthWorkNI1]

#WorldMenopauseDay Let's break the stigma and highlight the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.
The theme for 2022 is cognition and mood.
The International Menopause Society has a range of resources to help
Follow the link below
https://t.co/YCAHxpCHSC

[Caroline King @budgenkingsy]

@LipsSuicidePrev @crisiscafeni @EBCDA @lightbodyfdn @GEMSNIreland @forward_south @inezmtmurray @profsiobhanon @ernestpurvis @colette_ramsey

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

We would like to invite you to attend our Winter Ball and support LIPS in reaching our vision to 'Significantly reduce suicide by promoting a compassionate community where every life matters'. https://t.co/VtDIliiD9c

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Help Samaritans understand the impact of stigma and self harm by completing this survey and sharing with others. #survey #selfharm #stigma

[Mental Health Champion for NI @MHC_NI]

If you haven't already completed this survey, please do and circulate around your networks.

New survey by @samaritans on the impacts of #stigma and #self harm in NI and ROI

[NI Mental Health Feed @NIMentalHealth]

Some contacts 📞☎️

Please store these in your phone. Retweet! Save the images and share the information with friends, family, loved ones and colleagues.

More helplines can be found here: https://t.co/HytTGO50i7

[Samaritans NI @SamaritansNI]

As young people start heading off to post-primary, their final year of 6th form & University, remember we are here.

👇 Some tips on how to look after your mental well-being.

#copingwithchange

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

Why do I feel so angry after the death of my parent? https://t.co/T37yJ00inC #advice #feelings #grief #mental health

[Cruse Bereavement Support @CruseSupport]

Grief is overwhelming and some days can be harder than others. 💜

It can be helpful to have a few ways that help you manage your grief, whether it's going for a walk, reaching out to a friend or journaling your thoughts.

Here are some of our ideas 👇
https://t.co/vyxrKVL72h

[Zero Suicide Alliance @Zer0Suicide]

Asking someone how they feel can sometimes feel intrusive but it could be exactly what somebody needs 💛

Our free online #SuicideAwareness training can help if you'd like to gain skills and confidence in how to talk to someone you're worried about 👇

https://t.co/BKijvXZtBq

[Samaritans @samaritans]

If you're feeling low, read this 💚

Last week, we asked you "What words bring you comfort when you're feeling low?".

Here's some of your responses👇

[Mental Health Champion for NI @MHC_NI]

On Tues, MHC @profsiobhanon sent a letter to MLAs urging that MH services receive increased funding

Services have been firefighting for too long, people are receiving support way past the point of need

MH strategy has the actions needed for improvement but it needs the funding

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

A quick and easy health check you can do at home. #MensHealthWeek @BeSafeBeWell @MensHealthForum https://t.co/NI6Hz5W8xX

[Lips @LipsSuicidePrev]

#MensHealthWeek

[Men's Health Forum @MensHealthForum]

The CAN DO manual is nothing more and nothing less than 275 brilliant ideas to feel better fast based on the Forum's #CANDOchallenge and the #fivewaystowellbeing
- a free PDF download for #MensHealthWeek from the imaginative minds of our men's health champions.

[AWARE NI @AWARENI]

Ahead of #MensHealthWeek next week, sign up to our free online 'Mood Matters' sessions for men!

There are two sessions available:

Tuesday 14th June, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Thursday 16th June, 6.30pm - 8.30pm

Sign up at https://t.co/4IBHTMnbyT