The Northern Area Mental Health Initiative is an innovative and exciting new project led by Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN), in partnership with Action Mental Health and Nexus NI, which will deliver free mental health awareness and resilience training, and internet safety, sexual abuse and exploitation education to children and young people aged 8 to 25 years, and their key contacts.
The Initiative is funded by the Northern Ireland Executive’s Social Investment Fund (SIF) for two years, until March 2019, and will be delivered across the Northern Social Investment Zone which broadly mirrors the Northern Health and Social Care Trust boundary.
Training on offer:
Mental Health Awareness 8 – 11 years, 11 – 25 years
Confidence Building & Self Esteem 11 – 25 years
Exam Stress 11 – 25 years
Body Image 11 – 25 years
Bullying Awareness 11 – 25 years
Personal Resilience 18+
Internet Safety, Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Education 11 – 16, 16 – 25, 18 +
Target areas:
Coleraine
Newtownabbey
Carrickfergus
Ballymena
Antrim
Larne
For more information or to book training E: [email protected] or T: 028 9442 5356.
AMH New Horizons Derriaghy clients have been participating in a well-being activity class centred around Who, What, Where and Why, in relation to our planet and spreading out into our Solar System.
The class was a huge success and the last session ended with a trip to the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium.
Feedback from clients has been very positive and everyone is excited for the Level 2 follow on course starting in January 2018, titled ‘Into the Universe’.
AMH New Horizons, part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014-2020 and the Department for the Economy, assists adults recovering from mental ill-health. A range of person centred programmes are offered in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere to support recovery.
Ian visiting AMH New Horizons Fermanagh with staff Sean Connolly, Colin Brennan and Sean Magee.
Ian Creighton, Chairman of Enniskillen Round Table has nominated Action Mental Health as his chosen charity for his year as Chair.
Ian said, “Mental health is a topic that is very close to my heart and so it was an easy decision to decide to fundraise for Action Mental Health. They do great work across Northern Ireland and here in Enniskillen through their New Horizons service. We already have lots of activities planned for the year ahead which we encourage the public to get involved with.
“I would like to recognise the massive effort of Mark Edwards, a Round Table member who organised his annual football match on 16 July, through Blakes of the Hollow Bar in Enniskillen, with a fantastic £1,665 raised.
“On 9 September, 11 members of the Round Table will be taking part in Bray Hell and Back, Ireland’s toughest physical and mental endurance challenge. Over seven kilometres, challengers face man-made obstacles and the natural terrain to test their endurance.
“World Mental Health Day is on 10 October and we have several things planned for that week. A street collection is organised for 11 October, while a number of bands will be playing in Blakes of the Hollow on 13 October. The bands include Midnight Graffiti and The Hand Me Downs, with admission to the Live Lounge £5.00. I would like to thank the bands for volunteering their time on the night.
Jonathan Smyth, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Action Mental Health said, “We are delighted that Ian and Enniskillen Round Table have chosen to support Action Mental Health. The funds they raise will go towards helping those who need it most. Support from organisations such as Round Table is vital in ensuring we can continue to change the lives of those living with mental ill-health as well as helping to build resilience in younger generations.”
Action Mental Health was in attendance at Belfast Pride on Saturday, walking in the parade and also providing information in the Recharge Zone at the Rainbow Project offices.
Coleraine faced Linfield, with Linfield winning 3-1.
The game at the Oval, Belfast, benefited Action Mental Health as the nominated charity of NI Football League sponsor Danske Bank.
Our thanks go to the NI Football League, Linfield, Coleraine and also to Glentoran for hosting. A special thanks to all our volunteer collectors for helping out and to everyone who contributed on the day.
AMH is recruiting volunteers for the annual Granite Challenge taking place on Sunday 8 October.
Reach new heights for Action Mental Health by signing up to Abseil Europa on 24 September.
The AMH Charity Shield took place on 5 August.