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Abseil for AMH!

*Now fully booked*

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Are you a daredevil? Do you fancy a challenge?

If you’d like to push yourself and raise much needed funds to help us take action on mental health, we’ve the event for you!

On Sunday 11 June we’re offering some brave fundraisers the opportunity to face their fears and abseil the iconic Europa hotel in Belfast.

All you have to do to take part is pay £30 registration and raise at least £70 in sponsorship.

All participants will receive a free AMH t-shirt to show your support on the day.

Places are limited and are already going fast! Register by 7 June at www.amhabseil.eventbrite.co.uk

If you’d like further information on the event talk to our Fundraising team at 028 9182 8494 or email [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

 

AMH News

Thanks to all runners and walkers!

Over 80 people took part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon for Action Mental Health on 1 May.

Whether you completed all 26.2 miles, did the fun run, relay or walked, we would like to thank you!

We’d also like to thank all those who participated from our corporate partners Danske Bank, Translink and Fane Valley.

Thank you for taking action on mental health!

For images of the day visit our Events Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AMHevents

 

Events

Thanks to Private Bankers from Portadown

Private bankers from the Portadown branch of Danske Bank spent the morning demonstrating their painting skills at AMH New Horizons Newry & Mourne this week.

Thank you to Wendy Forsythe, Siobhan Mc Grath, Ciara Mallon, Majella Murphy and Elaine Junk who volunteered their time to help spruce up our service in Newry by painting and decorating.

 

 

AMH News

Client success and celebrations in Antrim

Action Mental Health New Horizons applauded the achievements of almost 100 clients at their annual client certificate presentation this week in Antrim. The successes of clients over the last year were celebrated, with almost 300 certificates presented in a range of areas such as IT, healthy eating, personal development, photography and art.

AMH New Horizons assists adults recovering from mental ill-health. A range of person-centred programmes are offered in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Speaking at the event, John Davis, Service Manager said, “We are delighted to be celebrating the achievements of our clients here today. It is fantastic to see so many clients who have accomplished so much. I commend all those who have worked so hard and have been so dedicated over the past year to achieving their goals.

“We are hugely proud of the commitment shown by the clients to work to overcome the effects of mental ill-health to allow them to progress into new roles and further learning opportunities.

“I’d also like to pay thanks to our funders The Department for the Economy through the European Social Fund programme and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust who have enabled us to support our clients to improve their mental health and well-being.”

AMH New Horizons offer a range of recognised qualifications and provide training, personal development programmes and social and recreational activities. AMH New Horizons offers guidance and support, helping people to overcome the effects of mental ill health and in many cases return to work.

This project is part-funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for the Economy.

Read more on AMH New Horizons.

AMH News

A box of darkness: the art of being bipolar

Helen Roberts, a former client at AMH New Horizons North Down & Ards has her first solo exhibition currently on display at Seacourt Print Workshop.

Helen previously completed two courses at Seacourt Print Workshop in general print making and screen printing and found that art was very beneficial to her well-being.

The exhibition, titled A box of darkness: the art of being bipolar is open to the public and runs until 28 April.

The exhibition is in the members’ gallery of Seacourt Print Workshop, Unit 20 Dunlop Industrial Units, 8 Balloo Drive,  Bangor BT19 7QY.

 

Testimonials

Take the challenge

I have attended AMH New Horizons Foyle for nearly two years now.

I was so nervous when I started because I didn’t know anyone but after a few weeks that soon changed, I was introduced to everyone and soon realised that we were all in the one boat with our mental health which made me feel more comfortable.  Since I have been here I have gained qualifications in Stress Management, Money Management, Photography, Woodwork, Cycling and Confidence Building.  Achieving these has made me feel really good about myself, helped to build my confidence and self-esteem, but more importantly I feel I can now tackle most jobs around the house which in the long run saves me some money!

What I especially love about AMH New Horizons Foyle is the Theme days with special lunches and also the events and fun days which happen within and outside the Service, the next one being a day trip to the Balmoral Show which I am really looking forward to.

As my confidence grew I spoke with the Employment Officer, Valerie to discuss options regarding doing some voluntary work, she made me feel at ease and I felt comfortable to discuss areas of voluntary work available as she assured me of her full support in moving into volunteering.

Since then I have started a placement at Altnagelvin Hospital as a Meet & Greet person where I assist patients to complete computer check in for the Out Patients Clinics,  I enjoy this very much as I get to see different faces and it’s a good feeling knowing that I am helping others.  This is something that I never thought I could achieve and I feel that this will be an advantage in the near future if I’m looking for a job!

I am also a member of the Client Local Advisory Group (CLAG). This enables us as a group to take the Clients’ ideas forward to improve the Service whilst also insuring that Clients are aware that we are available for support and guidance when required.

I have a wee niece with Autism who is very close to my heart, I would love to learn more about ways of helping her.   I had always thought that I would like to be involved with helping and supporting young people with disabilities so with the help of the Employment Officer, Valerie, I now have an interview for another possible placement at Little Orchid’s Nursery which is for children with learning disabilities.

I have to say I could never have achieved any of this had I not come to Foyle AMH New Horizons Foyle.  The support and guidance I have received from all the staff and clients at New Horizons is second to none and brought me a long way forward from where I was at.  My time on the programme will soon come to an end, at which I feel very saddened as I have met so many good people and found great friends. I highly recommend the Service to everyone who needs the help, and take the challenge of moving forward with your life.

Elaine Mooney

AMH News

AMH in safe hands with Danske Bank Premiership

Cliftonville Women’s goalkeeper, Nikita O’Neill and Glentoran goalkeeper, Elliott Morris joined Callum Clark, Action Mental Health and Nicola McCleery, Danske Bank to launch a new charity initiative at the National Stadium at Windsor Park.

Our charity partner Danske Bank will donate £10 for every clean sheet in the Danske Bank Premiership and Women’s Premiership in 2017.

The announcement coincided with the Danske Bank Women’s Premiership season launch last week and should see teams in both the Danske Bank Premiership and Women’s Premiership determined to record as many clean sheets as possible in 2017.