The HSE, in partnership with community, voluntary and statutory organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
This plan will be based on the same vision, goals, objectives and measurable outcomes as Ireland’s national Suicide Prevention strategy entitled “Connecting for Life”.
As part of the development of the local plan an extensive consultation process is being undertaken. A variety of interest groups/stakeholders will be consulted with. The consultation will be led by an Engagement Working Group made up of representatives from the key statutory, voluntary and community agencies and groups in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
The aims of the research stage are as follows:
a) To raise awareness of the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon Suicide Prevention Action Plan, suicide prevention and good mental health, and to begin or continue a public conversation that will support the way people think about suicide prevention and mental health.
b) To gather the views of individuals, community and voluntary groups and statutory agencies throughout Galway, Mayo and Roscommon on how to reduce suicide and self-harm.
c) To identify the priority areas for action in reducing suicide and self-harm.
d) To establish what is working and not working for people in maintaining good mental health.
e) To seek views on what actions can be taken to improve mental wellbeing in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
The consultation process will comprise a number of phases. The first phase involves inviting online submissions which will be accepted over a two week period.
Have your say
You can have your say on suicide prevention by completing an online survey (here) by Friday, February 17th.
Information on Mental Health Resources in the Galway, Mayo and Roscommon area can be downloaded here.