events taking place in cavan for world mental health week 2013

Social Inclusion Unit

Social InclusionWeek 2013Programme of Events

Monday 7 to Sunday 20 October 2013

Supporting Positive Mental Healthand Community Inclusion

Welcome to Social Inclusion Week 2013Focus on Positive Mental Health

Welcome to our annual

Social Inclusion Week

programme. Each year we

use this week to highlight

ways we can collectively and

individually respond to social

inclusion issues in our

community.

This year our programme

focuses on the theme of

mental health and wellbeing.

This topic has been of

particular concern to many

people in Cavan; individuals,

public sector agencies and

community groups. Our

elected members have

shown a special interest in

the issue and it was their

express wish for this year’s

Social Inclusion Week to

have this focus.

You will see that the

programme features events

organised by different groups

to highlight awareness of

mental health, and to help

stimulate discussion and

thinking on a difficult topic.

Activities include training,

talks, exhibitions, workshops,

open days and social events.

We understand the value of

community-based activity

and the need to support

inclusive communities in

which people feel they

belong.

Socia l Inc lus ion W eek

Overall we understand the

importance of being able to

shed light on a topic that is

often stigmatized and hidden.

I urge all services and

support groups to co-operate

with each other to tackle the

challenge of mental health

problems. Working together

we can confront the

challenge of poor mental

health and create conditions

that lead to positive mental

wellbeing.

Last year our theme was

active ageing and I am

pleased to tell you that our

Age Friendly Strategy is

making great progress,

particularly in areas such as

Men’s Sheds, information

provision, recreation areas,

safety and security and the

setting up of the Cavan Older

Person’s Forum.

I look forward to this year’s

events, to learning about this

issue and how we can

support people on the path of

positive mental health.

Cavan County Manager

Monday 7 October 2013European Week for Local DemocracyCavan Town Council will host a workshop withlocal representatives on the topic of localdemocracy. European Week for LocalDemocracy aims to stimulate a greater involvement bycitizens in public life and interaction with local authorities.

This year’s event is aimed at encouraging greaterparticipation by women and young people in all aspects oflocal democracy.Time: 6pm-8.30pmVenue: Cavan Town Hall, Town Hall Street, Cavan.Contact: Brian Hora, Cavan Town Council,Tel (049) 437 8690

Open invitation, no booking required. Refreshmentsprovided after speeches.This project is linked to our twin town in Jaunay-Clan,France.

Children and young people welcome.

An updated list of speakerswill be on our website,Facebook and Twitter.www.cavantowncouncil.ie

Monday 7 October 2013Mental Health Awareness PolicyCavan Library staff share their approach to and experiencein delivering a Mental Health Awareness Policy. The firstsession is targeted at staff of Cavan County Council and thesecond session is open to community and voluntary groups.

Time: 11.30am to 12.30pmVenue: Library Events Space, Johnston Central LibraryContact: Teresa Treacy, Tel (047) 437 8513First session — closed invitation: Councilstaff only.

Time: 3pm to 4pmVenue: Library Events Space, JohnstonCentral LibraryContact: Teresa Treacy, Tel (049) 437 8513Second session — open invitation to community andvoluntary groups.

Musical Afternoon in Esker LodgeEsker Lodge Nursing home will host asocial afternoon for residents with musicby Grainne McPhillips and friends.Time: 2.30pmVenue: Esker Lodge Nursing Home,Cathedral Road, Cavan Town.Contact: Naoimi McElwane, EskerLodge, Tel (049) 437 5090 or 086 836 9706Closed invitation for nursing home residents only.

Tuesday 8 October 2013Uncover and Discover Your LibraryCootehill Library will welcome Drumlin House Trainees foran interactive tour of their local library.

Time: 3pmVenue: Cootehill LibraryContact: Sinead McArdle,Tel (049) 555 9873

Closed invitation — Drumlin House traineesonly.

SafeTALK TrainingThe Health Service Executive will deliver SafeTALK training,a suicide alertness programme, for staff and electedmembers of Cavan County Council.

Time: 9am until 1pmVenue: Council Chamber, Courthouse, Cavan.Contact: Emer Coveney, Tel (049) 437 8581Closed invitation: Staff and elected members only.Participants must register in advance.

Wednesday 9 October 2013

Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan[WRAP]An introduction to WRAP, anevidence-based programme toimprove mental health. Backed bythe Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give youinformation about a new 8 week course that will be availablein Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyone who isdealing with a mental health problem or interested inimproving their own or another person’s well being.

Time: 3pmVenue: Ballyconnell CourthouseContact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 orHelen McGrarron 087 412 9385Open invitation. All welcome.

For more information see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com

Uncover and Discover Your Local LibraryJohnston Central Library will welcome members of the IrishWheelchair Association for an interactive tour of their locallibrary.

Time: 11.45amVenue: Johnston Central LibraryContact: Kathleen BradyTel (049) 437 8500

Closed invitation — for IrishWheelchair Association Members.


Open Day at Fairgreen Community GardenFairgreen Community Garden invites residents of the townarea and members of the general public to drop in to seetheir plot in the community garden. Join us for a cup of teaand see our vegetables!

Time: 11.30am to 3.00pmVenue: Fairgreen Community Garden, Cavan TownContact: Ann Marie Johnston, Tel 087 235 2761

All welcome.

Members of Fairgreen Community Garden at their openday during Social Inclusion Week 2012.


Belturbet Men’s Shed Open EveningThe newly established Belturbet Men’s Shed invites anymen who are interested in getting involved to drop in andmeet the members.A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcomingmeeting place where men come together and undertake avariety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are opento all men regardless of age, background or ability. It is aplace where you can share your skills and knowledge withothers, learn new skills and develop your old skills.

Time: 7.30pmVenue: Belturbet Railway Station(Building at the corner of Railway carpark close to the bring centre)Contact: Tony Prior 087 263 9764Email [email protected]

Open invitation, all men welcome.

Men’s Shedmeeting space atthe BelturbetRailway Station.

Thursday 10 October 2013Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP] Talk AnIntroduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan; an evidencebased programme to improve mental health. Backed by theHealth Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give youinformation about a new 8 week course that will be availablein Cavan. This talk will be of particular interest to all healthcare professionals, who at some stage in their career mayexperience a traumatic incident / occurrences that canimpact on their mental well being. It will also be of interestto anybody who wants to improve their own or anotherperson’s well being.

This free information talk hopes to generate awarenessabout WRAP in the Cavan catchment area and give thepublic an opportunity to hear, first hand, the benefits ofparticipating in a WRAP programme and what the new 8week programme entails.

Time: 11am to 12pmVenue: Irish Wheelchair AssociationContact: Clive Lowry, Tel (049) 437 1212Email [email protected]

Open invitation— No booking required.For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com

Thursday 10 October 2013

Open Day at the Good Morning ProgrammeThe Good Morning Programme will host an informationmorning giving details about how the programme works.The service provides a regular friendly telephone call toolder people to help prevent loneliness and isolation.

This is an ideal opportunity for older people who wish toavail of this free service to find out more. The service hasbeen operating for over five years and reaches out topeople who live alone and may be lonely.

Time: 10am until 12pmVenue: Castlemanor Community Centre, CastlemanorRetirement Village, Billis, CavanContact: Margaret Basmajian (049) 437 2838

Open invitation — all welcome.

Margaret Basmajian and the Good MorningProgramme, award winners at The Anglo CeltRehab Person of the Year Awards 2008.


Interview with Oisín McConville

Cavan Library Service will host an interviewwith Oisín McConville, in conversation withsports journalist Arthur Sullivan.

Former Armagh andCrossmaglen footballerOisín McConville is arenowned advocate ofpositive mental health. Hedetails his own personalstruggles with gamblingaddiction in his acclaimedautobiography 'TheGambler'.

GAA player and author OisínMcConville

Today, Oisín is an IAAAC approved counsellor, specialisingin Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and suicide prevention.As a footballer, Oisín won an All-Ireland title with Armagh in2002 and six All-Ireland club titles with Crossmaglen.

This event marks World Mental Health Day and is thelaunch event for Social Inclusion Week.

Time: 7pmVenue: Events Space, Johnston Central LibraryContact: Tom Sullivan, Tel (049) 437 8510

Open invitation, all welcome.

Friday 11 October 2013

Cavan Country Quiz

A table quiz to test your knowledge onaspects of life in Cavan. How well do youthink you know Cavan and what the countyhas to offer?

All proceeds raised will go to local MentalHealth associations. Help us to help you.Spot prizes to be won on the night.

Time: 9pmVenue: Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan TownContact: Olive Hannigan, Tel 086 832 3045

Open invitation- All welcomeCost: €20 for table of 4

Cavan Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young peoplebetween the ages of 17 and 35. It has six key areas ofactivity: agriculture, sports, travel, public speaking,community involvement and performing arts.To find out more:Email: [email protected] onto: www.macra.ie, or

Cavan Macra @macra_cavan

Friday 11 October 2013Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan[WRAP]An introduction to WRAP, an evidence-based programme toimprove mental health. Backed by the Health ServiceExecutive, WRAP trainers will give you information about anew 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talkwill be of interest to anyone who is dealing with a mentalhealth problem or interested in improving their own oranother person’s well being.

Time: 11amVenue: Events Space, JohnstonCentral Library, Cavan TownContact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 orHelen McGrarron 087 412 9385

Open invitation. All welcome.For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com

Gala Family ConcertCavan Family Resource Centre is hosting a night of music,song and dance in aid of the family and communitymediation service. Spot prizes will be given out on the night.Time: 7.30pmVenue: Hotel Kilmore, Country Club (kindly granted)Contact: Angela Graham (049) 436 0887

All welcome, admission €10.

Saturday 12 October 2013Autism Awareness DayThe Cavan Autism Parents Support [CAPS] Group will hostan autism awareness day. This drop-in afternoon is open toanyone who wants to understand autism and supportfamilies who are living with this condition.

Demonstration by Cavan Sports Partnership on inclusivesports.Music Therapy Session for parents and families.

Special invitations will be issued to Transition Year studentsand older people’s organisations to take part in the day.

Time: 11am to 3pmVenue: The Backyard, Moynehall, Cavan TownContact: Bernie Nelson, CAPS Group, Tel 086 354 0899

Open invitation, all welcome to drop in. Refreshmentsprovided.

Volunteers and members of the CAPS Group onan excursion to Cavan County Museum.

Saturday 12 October 2013Family Addiction Awareness DayTeach Oscail Family Resource Centre presents a one dayeducation programme for family and friends of people whohave addiction problems with alcohol, drugs or gambling.Also relevant for those who work with or intend to work withpeople who suffer from addictions. The day is facilitated byÁine Wilson a qualified Addiction Counsellor and FamilySupport Worker (ACCMIAAAC).

Topics DiscussedChemical dependencyCompulsive gamblingUnderstanding the 12 steps of recoveryEffects on the family and the different family rolesCo-dependencyHow we enable addiction and how to detach from itSelf careGuest speakers from 12 step recovery groupsQuestions and Answers

Time: 10am to 5pmVenue: Tullacmongan Resource CentreContact: Bernie Brady, Tel (049) 437 2730or 086 258 2042Áine Wilson, Tel (048) 677 51643 or 077 92 304 731.Email [email protected] www.ainewilsoncounselling.com

Booking Essential. Cost €5 per person. Lunch provided.Certificate of Attendance for 6 hours completed.

Monday 14 October 2013Cavan Town Estate Awards NightCavan Town Council hosts its annual estate awards night inthe Town Hall for residents groups involved in estatemanagement programmes. Always an enjoyable evening,with great competition between residents groups!Time: 7.30pmVenue: Cavan Town Hall, Town Hall Street, CavanContact: Marty Lynch, Tel (049) 437 8690

Open invitation. All welcome.

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Cavan Traveller Stories Shared and MemoriesRecalledCavan Traveller Primary Health Care Team, in conjunctionwith Cavan County Museum, hosts a new exhibition ofphotographs and stories of Traveller life in Cavan.The exhibition is in recognition of Mental Health AwarenessWeek and it will highlight the issues that affect mentalhealth such as health, accommodation, education, training,Travelling and maintaining family relations.

Time: 11amVenue: Cavan County Museum, BallyjamesduffContact: Ita Madden, Tel. 086 837 2882


The exhibitionwill run in theCounty Museumfrom Tuesday 8to Saturday 19October.

Tuesday 15 October 2013Breffni Belles Workshop on Mental HealthThe Cavan Women’s Network

Breffni Belles is a network ofWomen’s Groups based in CountyCavan. The purpose of the networkis to nurture positive change forwomen in an environment of friendship and support. Thisinteractive workshop through the medium of art will help tobreak down the barriers and stigma associated with mentalhealth and develop a positive outlook on life.

Time: 10am to 1pmVenue: Events Space, Johnston Central LibraryContact: Veronica Williams, Tel 083 435 1742Or Email [email protected] Lyon 086 168 9142 or [email protected]

Workshop 1: Participants will be taken on a facilitatedjourney exploring the different issues/events that causemental health issues and stresses at various stages of ourlives. (1 hour)Workshop 2: Participants will be encouraged to expresstheir findings through a facilitated drama session. (1 hour)Workshop 3: Ending with a facilitated laughing yogaworkshop. (15 mins)

Booking: Open invitation but please reserve a place.Maximum number of places 40.

Tuesday 15 October 2013

Aqua Aerobics for Active Adults (50+)Cavan Sports Partnership is running a four week AquaAerobics Class starting on 15 October as part of its ActiveAdults(50+) programme.

Time: 1-2pmVenue: Cavan Leisure CentreContact: Dean McElroy, CavanSports Partnership, Tel (049) 437 8582 or 087 262 3956

Places must be booked. Cost is €20 per person.

Talk on the WRAP ProgrammeAn introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP],an evidence-based programme to improve mental health.Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers willgive you information about a new 8 week course that will beavailable in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyonewho is dealing with a mental health problem or interested inimproving their own or another person’s well being.

Time: 6pmVenue: Events Space, Bailieboro LibraryContact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717or Helen McGrarron 087 412 9385


Wednesday 16 October 2013Workshop for RehabCare Adults BailieboroughLibrary will host a workshop for local RehabCare serviceusers on 3D modelling using clay, wire and paper in theBailieborough Library Events Space.

Time: 10am to 12pmVenue: Bailieborough LibraryContact: Fiona Burke, Tel (042) 966 5779Email [email protected]

Closed invitation (for local RehabCare service users only).

A welcoming environment for all inBailieborough Library.


Yellow Flag Project in St Felim’s NationalSchool, Cavan TownSt Felim’s National School has completed the Yellow FlagDiversity Programme. The event will include:

An assessment visit from Irish Traveller MovementPowerPoint display of the work undertaken by the schoolVideo clips on Yellow Flag work in St Felim’sClass representatives will speak about their curriculumwork for the Yellow Flag Programme.Performance by School Choir

Time: 11.30am to 1pmVenue: P.E. Hall, St Felim’s National School, Cavan TownContact: Barry Tierney, Principal (049) 433 2366


Children’s Yellow Flag Art work will also be on exhibition inthe Library Events space from Monday 7 to Friday 11October.

Wednesday 16 October 2013Harnessing Strengths During ChallengingTimes: A Special Evening SeminarIn recent times science has learned more about what keepspeople mentally strong during tough times. All of us canstrengthen our capacity to cope with challenges. Becomingmore resilient does not mean that problems will disappear.It is more about learning to cope — tapping into our ownresources and fostering strengths in order to stay ‘standing’through the tough times.This presentation by psychologist Shane Martin willfocus on ten key strategies linked to greater healthoutcomes during periods of challenging times.

Time: 7.30 until 9pmVenue: Hotel KilmoreContact: Any enquiries to Co. CavanCitizens Information Service, Elm House,Elm Bank, Cavan.Tel 0761 07 5200

Everyone welcome. Admission is free.Presentation will be followed by lightrefreshments.

Shane MartinRegistered Psychologist,

Psychology Society of Ireland


Safe Talk Training for Community GroupsBreffni Integrated South West Cavan will deliver SafeTALKtraining for community groups. SafeTALK is suicideprevention training programmes available through the HSESuicide Prevention Resource Offices and partner agencies.

Time: 6.30 to 9.30pmVenue: Riverfront Hotel, VirginiaContact: Hazel Leahy, Breffni Integrated South WestCavan, Tel (049) 433 6070

Develop a Wellness Recovery Action PlanAn introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP],an evidence-based programme to improve mental health.Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers willgive you information about a new 8 week course that will beavailable in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyonewho is dealing with a mental health problem or interested inimproving their own or another person’s well being.

Time: 7pmVenue: Bailieborough LibraryContact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 orHelen McGrarron 087 412 9385Open invitation. All welcome.

For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com


Le Cheile ConferenceCavan Community Forum will host the ‘Le Cheile’Conference. This free event will review findings and discusssteps to move forward on issues raised by the communityfrom the Peace III funded community roadshows.

Agenda9am Registration9.30 Introduction to Cavan Community Forum9.45 Keynote Speaker—Ivan Cooper, The Wheel10.15 Feedback from the Roadshows11.15 Break11.30 World Café Workshop1pm Lunch2pm Feedback from the World Café Workshops3pm Jack Keyes, rapporteur

Time: 9am to 3pmVenue: Cavan Crystal HotelContact: Daniel Downey, Community ForumTel 086 3512308Email [email protected]

Open invitation — please register in advance.Free event.

Saturday 19 October 2013Cavan County Council and Comhairle na nÓg‘Active Minds’ Youth ConferenceCavan County Council and Cavan Comhairle na nÓg (YouthCouncil) will run a conference on the day of the AussieRules match to draw attention to mental health and diversityissues. Over 1000 people are expected at this high profileevent. Speakers will include:

John Joe Nevin Olympic boxerRay Houghton Sports CommentatorMícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Retired Sports ComentatorJoe Brolly TV commentatorJoanne O’Riordain Young Person of the YearAlan O’Mara Cavan FootballerCatherine Lynch Comedian and TV PersonalityAndy Murray Cavan BoxerDermot McCabe FootballerKevin McStay GAA PlayerColm O’Rourke ColumnistOisín McConville GAA All Star & Counsellor

And I Radio DJs Ferghal Darcy, Steve Cooper and OonaghO’Carroll

Music byHamsandwicHat 2.30pm.

Saturday 19 October 2013Active Minds Conference continuedTime: 1pm to 5pmVenue: Marquee, Breffni Park GAA GroundsContact: Paddy Connaughton, Tel 087 684 6578Marian Smith, Tel 086 856 7643Places must be registered in advance via the email [email protected]

There will be an active minds ‘fun zone’ includingbubble sports and bungee trampoline.

Cavan Multicultural Network ConcertCavan Multicultural Network will host a concert in CavanTown Hall featuring music and dancing from variouscommunities living in Cavan, including members of theTraveller community.

Time: 2pmVenue: Cavan Town Hall, Town HallStreet, Cavan TownContact: Una Traynor, Breffni Integrated,Tel (049) 433 1029or Donata Simonaitiene 085 746 1188

Free concert. All welcome. No bookingrequired.

Events Taking Place All Week

Digitise the NationFree ‘Introduction to the Internet’ Courses delivered in amobile training unit at four locations around County Cavan.These courses are open to everyone aged 18 and over andfree of charge.Two hours in duration one day per week for four weeks

Locations: Start DateSt Killian’s Heritage Centre, Mullagh Tues 15 OctoberHealth Centre, Bailieborough Wed 16 OctoberRailway Station, Belturbet Thurs 17 OctoberTrivia House, Swanlinbar Fri 18 October

Class times:09:00 – 11:0011:15 – 13:1514:00 – 16:0016:15 – 18:15

Prior booking is required.To book contact Aodhán Hudson at Cavan County Councilon (049) 437 8584 or [email protected]

Events Taking Place All WeekYoung People in Cavan — Put Mental Health onyour Timetable during Social Inclusion Week

Cavan is one of only four counties set to benefit from a newcross-border mental health project. The Salus Programmeis a joint project between Action Mental Health and theNational Learning Network. It is funded by the EUINTERREG IVA Programme.

Salus aims to support young peopleand their key contacts in the area ofmental and emotional well-beingthrough a range of activities tailored tosuit the group’s need.

During Social Inclusion Week, theproject is offering to deliver its ‘Provoking Thought’workshops to anyone between the ages of 12 and 25 inschools or in any community youth setting. Thisinteractive workshop will fully engage young people toexplore how they can look after their mental health and willprovide them with the skills to cope better with everyday lifeevents.

Any school or youth and community group wishing toput mental health on their timetable and have a FREE‘Provoking Thought’ workshop delivered during SocialInclusion week or at a time later in the year shouldcontact Pauline or Siobhan on 048 6632 3630.

Events Taking Place All WeekCavan Sports Partnership GAA SkillsProgrammeUlster GAA is running a 5 week GAA Skills Programme foradult disability service groups. This course runs in two 45minute slots, working with a group of 20 people.

Dates: Once a week from Tuesday17 September to Tuesday 15October 2013Time: 11.15am-12pmand 12-12.45pm

Venue: Stradone CommunityCentreContact: Dean McElroy, CavanSports Partnership, Tel (049) 4378582 or 087 262 3956

Open invitation to all adult disability service groups.

Class Visits to Cootehill LibraryThe library will host a number of classvisits from the Holy Family School.

Dates: 7 to 11 October 2013Time: MorningsVenue: Cootehill LibraryContact: Sinead McArdle, CootehillLibrary Tel (049) 555 9873

Events Taking Place All WeekSt. Clare’s Celebration of Cultural DiversityDisplay and performance demonstrating the various culturalcuisine, dance, music and art of the children and familiesattending St Clare’s National School, Cavan Town.

Contact: Alma Leonard, SchoolPrincipalTel (049) 433 2671

This is a closed invitation event forpupils and their families.

St Felim’s Art ExhibitionArt work by students from St Felim’s National School,Cavan, will be on display in Johnston Central Library EventsSpace during Social Inclusion Week. The school has beeninvolved in running a Yellow Flag programme on diversityawareness. The work wasproduced as part of their wholeschool approach to diversity.

Time: Library opening hoursDates: 7 to 12 OctoberVenue: Events Space, JohnstonCentral LibraryContact: Barry Tierney, School Principal, Tel (049) 4332366

Events Taking Place All WeekChoices GroupThe Choices Group is an occupational therapy ledprogramme for individuals attending the HSE CommunityRehabilitation Service. The Choices Group focuses onrecovery from mental ill-health and increasing socialinclusion. Group members are facilitated to increase theirparticipation in work and education occupations and leisureactivities.During Social Inclusion Week 2013, the Choices Group willbe participating in GAA skills training and a Walk, Jog, Runprogramme with the Sports Partnership with the aim ofcompleting the 5km Run with Catherina on the 20th ofOctober. Group members will also be encouraged toparticipate in events in the Social Inclusion Weekprogramme focusing on mental health and well-being.

Time: Group meets on Wednesdays 11am-1pmVenue: Cavan Community Rehabilitation ServiceContact: Claire Kearns, HSE Occupational TherapistTel (049) 437 6452

By referral only for users of community rehabilitationservices. Contact Claire Kearns for more information aboutthe group.

Dr Finian O’BrienMB, BCh, BAO (NUIG), MRCPsych (UK), MSc cognitive psychotherapy

(TCD), Dip (Healthcare Management).Consultant Psychiatrist with CMMHS,

Senior Lecturer & PhD Fellow with the Royal College of Surgeons inIreland, Mental Health Service

A message from Dr Finian O’Brien,Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Services

There are various HSE services and community / voluntarysupports for people who may be experiencing mental healthproblems.

People looking for help in dealing with mental health problemsshould ideally always discuss these problems with their GP sothat they can be assessed for the presence of a clinicallysignificant syndrome (eg depressive illness). This is importantbecause if a person is clinically unwell, they may benefit from aGP-co-ordinated care-plan which may include interventions suchas psychotherapy (talking therapy with a trained professional)and medication (if appropriate and if the client agrees). GPs haveaccess to counselling services, psychologists and otherprofessionals such as occupational therapists and social workers,to help people as appropriate.

Social support groups are very useful, but a person experiencing amental health problem may be clinically unwell and may requiremore help to get better than available in a support group. GPs arethe professionals who refer people with depression and otherconditions to secondary care mental health services (psychiatry).Referrals to the specialised psychiatry/community mental healthteam only come through doctor referrals, particularly GPs.

People can stay away from getting help because of fear andstigma around mental health. I would say that mental illness istreatable and people’s quality of life can be vastly improved ifthey seek help appropriately and meaningfully engage withtreatment. Only the most severely unwell or distressed people are

admitted to hospital and we strive to treat people in their ownhomes through our home based treatment team (an alternative toadmission).Below is a list of some of the groups that can offer help, butcontact your GP if you need more information about specificservices.

Group Description Contact DetailsAccord Catholic Marriage and

RelationshipCounselling

049 437 5004

Alcohols AnonymousNational Office

Help for peoplerecovering fromalcoholism

01 842 0700

Aware Supports for depression 1890 303 302www.aware.ie

Cavan AlzheimhersGroup

Support group forpeople affected byAlzheimhers

Carol Beattie087 224 0963

Cavan DrugAwareness

Services for people withsubstance misuseissues

042 966 6983

Cavan FamilyResource Centre,Main Street, Cavan

For all typescounselling, individualand group therapy

049 437 1363

www.cfrc.ie

Child & AdolescentMental Health Service

HSE services for Cavanand Monaghan

049 437 8920

Console Supports for people insuicidal crisis and thosebereaved by suicide

1800 201890

Gamblers anonymous(Monaghan branch;no branch in Cavan)

Support for gamblingproblems

Meet in Cluain MhuireHouse, Ballybay, CoMonaghan Tues andSun evenings at 8pmwww.gamblersanonymous.ie

Group Description Contact Details

HSE Health PromotionNorth East Region

Resource Officer forMental HealthPromotion & SuicidePrevention

Garreth Phelan041 685 [email protected]

Good MorningProgramme

A service providingphone calls to combatloneliess and isolationamong older people

Margaret Basmajian049 437 2838

Grow World CommunityMental HealthMovement

1890 474 474

Living Links Outreach support tothe suicide bereaved

Carmel Cassidy086 023 5414

Men’s Sheds in Cavan Dedicated meetingplaces for men tocome together toundertake sharedactivities

Gemma Brady049 437 [email protected]

Mental Health Ireland Supports andinformation on mentalhealth

Sean McKiernan086 602 8157www.mentalhealthireland.ie

National DisabilityAdvocacy Service -Cavan

Advocacy for peoplewith disabilities

Elisha McCaffery086 607 7244

National LearningNetwork

Training programmesfor people not workingdue to accident, illnessor disability

Miriam McQuaid049 437 5450

Positive Age Services and supportsfor older people

Maisie Smith049 436 0434

Group Description Contact Details

RIAN Counselling Counselling andsupport for people whosuffered from abuse.

Town Hall Street,Cavan Town049 437 7111

Samaritans 24-hour emotionalsupport to anyonestruggling to cope.

1850 609 090

Shine Support for peopleaffected by mental illhealth

Derek Pepper086 852 5422Helpline: 1890 621631

Sosad Cavan Help for peopledealing with suicide

049 4326339

Sosad Monaghan Help for peopledealing with suicide

042 966 8992

Traveller CounsellingService

Counselling forTraveller Community

086 308 1476

Women’s Aid Domestic violenceSupport

1800 341 900

WRAP Trainers Training in WellnessRecovery Action Plan

Sandra Kinsella086 819 2717

Social Inclusion UnitCavan County Council, Courthouse, CavanTel 049 437 8581 or 437 8586Email [email protected] www.cavancoco.ie

Please check online for updates to event details.This booklet is available in large print on request.

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