Derry Ógra Shinn Féin to hold Suicide Prevention Event

Ógra Shinn Féin in Derry will be hosting the ‘Mind Your Mate’ programme; this is in conjunction with PIPs (Public Initiative for the Prevention of Suicide). 

Mind your Mate is a training programme aimed at young people aged 16 – 24. It gives young people the skills to look out for each other and to look after their own mental health.

The mind your mate programme aims to:

Help young people understand why someone may become suicidal, Allow young people to identify the signs that a friend may be at risk, Help young people communicate with a friend who may be at risk, Enable a young person to link someone at risk to appropriate support.

The course will take place on the 21st April in Rath Mór, Sinn Féin office at 11am and will run on to 2.30pm.

The courses are free and give those participating a chance of getting a Level 1 OCN, tea/coffee and light refreshments will be available on the day.

Some of the participants at the recent Mind Your Mate course in Omagh

Caolán McGinley, PRO said: 

“I’m happy to announce that all our places for this course have been taken, as well as members of Ógra, we have created interest amongst the wider community. Suicide is the biggest killer amongst young people, and has been an issue in our city and across the North of Ireland. We all have a role to play in Suicide prevention; we believe the ‘Mind your Mate’ programme will provide education and confidence for members of the community and young people in order to look out for themselves, their friends and the people around them. To follow the course on the 2nd June, myself and other members of Derry Ógra will be climbing Mount Errigal to raise money for PIPs and to help them continue the great work they do in communities promoting Suicide awareness. I believe it is our duty to work together as a community and make suicide history”