Rural Community Health Project Launched

A new initiative aimed at addressing the issue of suicide and self-harm within rural communities across north Cork was officially launched recently at the Mercy Centre in Mallow. A collaboration between the HSE/ Cork Kerry Community Healthcare and IRD Duhallow, Avondhu/Blackwater and Ballyhoura Development Partnerships, the Rural Community Health Worker Project for north Cork was launched by Deputy County Mayor Cllr Deirdre O’Brien.

The project aims to work with and enhance existing services to improve the health and wellbeing of a community, through a series of health-focused initiatives. The project welcomes referrals from professionals, community, and voluntary groups as well as selfreferrals. To find out more contact IRD Duhallow Rural Community Health Worker Majella Canty: majella.canty@irdduhallow.com

Maura Walsh with Deputy Mayor of Cork County Cllr Deirdre O’ Brien at the launch of the Rural Community Health Project

The IRD Duhallow Women’s Group with Rural Community Health Worker Majella Canty.

Deputy Mayor of Cork County Cllr Deirdre O’ Brien with HSE Staff and community health workers.

Deputy Mayor of Cork County Cllr Deirdre O’ Brien with Rural Community Health Workers Majella Canty, Lorna Hurley & Jacki Hehir

Deputy Mayor of Cork County Cllr Deirdre O’ Brien with Rural Community Health Workers Majella Canty, Lorna Hurley & Jacki Hehir

Superintendent Joseph Moore & Garda John Hennessy with Rural Community Health Workers Majella Canty, Lorna Hurley, & Jacki Hehir.

Maura Walsh , Eileen Linehan, Helen O Sullivan, & Majella Canty with Deputy Mayor of Cork County Cllr Deirdre O’ Brien.