Social Inclusion Unit
Social Inclusion Week 2013 Programme of Events Monday 7 to Sunday 20 October 2013
Supporting Positive Mental Health and Community Inclusion
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Welcome to Social Inclusion Week 2013 Focus on Positive Mental Health Welcome to our annual
express wish for this year’s
Social Inclusion Week
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mental health and wellbeing. Activities include training, talks, exhibitions, workshops, This topic has been of particular concern to many
open days and social events.
people in Cavan; individuals, We understand the value of community-based activity public sector agencies and community groups. Our
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support groups to co-operate I look forward to this year’s with each other to tackle the events, to learning about this challenge of mental health issue and how we can problems. Working together we can confront the
support people on the path of positive mental health.
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
Cavan County Manager
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Monday 7 October 2013 European Week for Local Democracy Cavan Town Council will host a workshop with local representatives on the topic of local democracy. European Week for Local Democracy aims to stimulate a greater involvement by citizens in public life and interaction with local authorities. This year’s event is aimed at encouraging greater participation by women and young people in all aspects of local democracy. Time: 6pm-8.30pm Venue: Cavan Town Hall, Town Hall Street, Cavan. Contact: Brian Hora, Cavan Town Council, Tel (049) 437 8690 Open invitation, no booking required. Refreshments provided after speeches. This project is linked to our twin town in Jaunay-Clan, France. Children and young people welcome. An updated list of speakers will be on our website, Facebook and Twitter. www.cavantowncouncil.ie
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Monday 7 October 2013 Mental Health Awareness Policy Cavan Library staff share their approach to and experience in delivering a Mental Health Awareness Policy. The first session is targeted at staff of Cavan County Council and the second session is open to community and voluntary groups. Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm Venue: Library Events Space, Johnston Central Library Contact: Teresa Treacy, Tel (047) 437 8513 First session — closed invitation: Council staff only. Time: 3pm to 4pm Venue: Library Events Space, Johnston Central Library Contact: Teresa Treacy, Tel (049) 437 8513 Second session — open invitation to community and voluntary groups.
Musical Afternoon in Esker Lodge Esker Lodge Nursing home will host a social afternoon for residents with music by Grainne McPhillips and friends. Time: 2.30pm Venue: Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cathedral Road, Cavan Town. Contact: Naoimi McElwane, Esker Lodge, Tel (049) 437 5090 or 086 836 9706 Closed invitation for nursing home residents only.
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Tuesday 8 October 2013 Uncover and Discover Your Library Cootehill Library will welcome Drumlin House Trainees for an interactive tour of their local library. Time: 3pm Venue: Cootehill Library Contact: Sinead McArdle, Tel (049) 555 9873 Closed invitation — Drumlin House trainees only.
SafeTALK Training The Health Service Executive will deliver SafeTALK training, a suicide alertness programme, for staff and elected members of Cavan County Council. Time: 9am until 1pm Venue: Council Chamber, Courthouse, Cavan. Contact: Emer Coveney, Tel (049) 437 8581 Closed invitation: Staff and elected members only. Participants must register in advance.
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Wednesday 9 October 2013 Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP] An introduction to WRAP, an evidence-based programme to improve mental health. Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give you information about a new 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem or interested in improving their own or another person’s well being. Time: 3pm Venue: Ballyconnell Courthouse Contact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 or Helen McGrarron 087 412 9385 Open invitation. All welcome. For more information see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
Uncover and Discover Your Local Library Johnston Central Library will welcome members of the Irish Wheelchair Association for an interactive tour of their local library. Time: 11.45am Venue: Johnston Central Library Contact: Kathleen Brady Tel (049) 437 8500 Closed invitation — for Irish Wheelchair Association Members.
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Wednesday 9 October 2013 Open Day at Fairgreen Community Garden Fairgreen Community Garden invites residents of the town area and members of the general public to drop in to see their plot in the community garden. Join us for a cup of tea and see our vegetables! Time: 11.30am to 3.00pm Venue: Fairgreen Community Garden, Cavan Town Contact: Ann Marie Johnston, Tel 087 235 2761 All welcome.
Members of Fairgreen Community Garden at their open day during Social Inclusion Week 2012.
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Wednesday 9 October 2013 Belturbet Men’s Shed Open Evening The newly established Belturbet Men’s Shed invites any men who are interested in getting involved to drop in and meet the members. A Men’s Shed is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming meeting place where men come together and undertake a variety of mutually agreed activities. Men’s Sheds are open to all men regardless of age, background or ability. It is a place where you can share your skills and knowledge with others, learn new skills and develop your old skills. Time: 7.30pm Venue: Belturbet Railway Station (Building at the corner of Railway car park close to the bring centre) Contact: Tony Prior 087 263 9764 Email tonypriors@hotmail.com Open invitation, all men welcome.
Men’s Shed meeting space at the Belturbet Railway Station.
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Thursday 10 October 2013 Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP] Talk An Introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan; an evidence based programme to improve mental health. Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give you information about a new 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talk will be of particular interest to all health care professionals, who at some stage in their career may experience a traumatic incident / occurrences that can impact on their mental well being. It will also be of interest to anybody who wants to improve their own or another person’s well being. This free information talk hopes to generate awareness about WRAP in the Cavan catchment area and give the public an opportunity to hear, first hand, the benefits of participating in a WRAP programme and what the new 8 week programme entails. Time: 11am to 12pm Venue: Irish Wheelchair Association Contact: Clive Lowry, Tel (049) 437 1212 Email drccavan@iwa.ie Open invitation— No booking required. For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
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Thursday 10 October 2013 Open Day at the Good Morning Programme The Good Morning Programme will host an information morning giving details about how the programme works. The service provides a regular friendly telephone call to older people to help prevent loneliness and isolation. This is an ideal opportunity for older people who wish to avail of this free service to find out more. The service has been operating for over five years and reaches out to people who live alone and may be lonely. Time: 10am until 12pm Venue: Castlemanor Community Centre, Castlemanor Retirement Village, Billis, Cavan Contact: Margaret Basmajian (049) 437 2838 Open invitation — all welcome.
Margaret Basmajian and the Good Morning Programme, award winners at The Anglo Celt Rehab Person of the Year Awards 2008.
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Thursday 10 October 2013 Interview with Oisín McConville Cavan Library Service will host an interview with Oisín McConville, in conversation with sports journalist Arthur Sullivan. Former Armagh and Crossmaglen footballer Oisín McConville is a renowned advocate of positive mental health. He details his own personal struggles with gambling addiction in his acclaimed GAA player and author Oisín autobiography 'The McConville Gambler'. Today, Oisín is an IAAAC approved counsellor, specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and suicide prevention. As a footballer, Oisín won an All-Ireland title with Armagh in 2002 and six All-Ireland club titles with Crossmaglen. This event marks World Mental Health Day and is the launch event for Social Inclusion Week. Time: 7pm Venue: Events Space, Johnston Central Library Contact: Tom Sullivan, Tel (049) 437 8510 Open invitation, all welcome.
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Friday 11 October 2013 Cavan Country Quiz A table quiz to test your knowledge on aspects of life in Cavan. How well do you think you know Cavan and what the county has to offer? All proceeds raised will go to local Mental Health associations. Help us to help you. Spot prizes to be won on the night. Time: 9pm Venue: Farnham Arms Hotel, Cavan Town Contact: Olive Hannigan, Tel 086 832 3045 Open invitation- All welcome Cost: â‚Ź20 for table of 4 Cavan Macra na Feirme is an organisation for young people between the ages of 17 and 35. It has six key areas of activity: agriculture, sports, travel, public speaking, community involvement and performing arts. To find out more: Email: cavanmacra@gmail.com Log onto: www.macra.ie, or
Cavan Macra
@macra_cavan
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Friday 11 October 2013 Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP] An introduction to WRAP, an evidence-based programme to improve mental health. Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give you information about a new 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem or interested in improving their own or another person’s well being. Time: 11am Venue: Events Space, Johnston Central Library, Cavan Town Contact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 or Helen McGrarron 087 412 9385 Open invitation. All welcome. For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
Gala Family Concert Cavan Family Resource Centre is hosting a night of music, song and dance in aid of the family and community mediation service. Spot prizes will be given out on the night. Time: 7.30pm Venue: Hotel Kilmore, Country Club (kindly granted) Contact: Angela Graham (049) 436 0887 All welcome, admission â‚Ź10.
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Saturday 12 October 2013 Autism Awareness Day The Cavan Autism Parents Support [CAPS] Group will host an autism awareness day. This drop-in afternoon is open to anyone who wants to understand autism and support families who are living with this condition. Demonstration by Cavan Sports Partnership on inclusive sports. Music Therapy Session for parents and families. Special invitations will be issued to Transition Year students and older people’s organisations to take part in the day. Time: 11am to 3pm Venue: The Backyard, Moynehall, Cavan Town Contact: Bernie Nelson, CAPS Group, Tel 086 354 0899 Open invitation, all welcome to drop in. Refreshments provided.
Volunteers and members of the CAPS Group on an excursion to Cavan County Museum.
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Saturday 12 October 2013 Family Addiction Awareness Day Teach Oscail Family Resource Centre presents a one day education programme for family and friends of people who have addiction problems with alcohol, drugs or gambling. Also relevant for those who work with or intend to work with people who suffer from addictions. The day is facilitated by ﾃ（ne Wilson a qualified Addiction Counsellor and Family Support Worker (ACCMIAAAC). Topics Discussed Chemical dependency Compulsive gambling Understanding the 12 steps of recovery Effects on the family and the different family roles Co-dependency How we enable addiction and how to detach from it Self care Guest speakers from 12 step recovery groups Questions and Answers Time: 10am to 5pm Venue: Tullacmongan Resource Centre Contact: Bernie Brady, Tel (049) 437 2730 or 086 258 2042 ﾃ（ne Wilson, Tel (048) 677 51643 or 077 92 304 731. Email ainewilson12@hotmail.com website www.ainewilsoncounselling.com Booking Essential. Cost 竄ｬ5 per person. Lunch provided. Certificate of Attendance for 6 hours completed.
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Monday 14 October 2013 Cavan Town Estate Awards Night Cavan Town Council hosts its annual estate awards night in the Town Hall for residents groups involved in estate management programmes. Always an enjoyable evening, with great competition between residents groups! Time: 7.30pm Venue: Cavan Town Hall, Town Hall Street, Cavan Contact: Marty Lynch, Tel (049) 437 8690 Open invitation. All welcome.
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Tuesday 15 October 2013 Cavan Traveller Stories Shared and Memories Recalled Cavan Traveller Primary Health Care Team, in conjunction with Cavan County Museum, hosts a new exhibition of photographs and stories of Traveller life in Cavan. The exhibition is in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and it will highlight the issues that affect mental health such as health, accommodation, education, training, Travelling and maintaining family relations. Time: 11am Venue: Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff Contact: Ita Madden, Tel. 086 837 2882 Open invitation, all welcome. The exhibition will run in the County Museum from Tuesday 8 to Saturday 19 October.
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Tuesday 15 October 2013 Breffni Belles Workshop on Mental Health The Cavan Women’s Network Breffni Belles is a network of Women’s Groups based in County Cavan. The purpose of the network is to nurture positive change for women in an environment of friendship and support. This interactive workshop through the medium of art will help to break down the barriers and stigma associated with mental health and develop a positive outlook on life. Time: 10am to 1pm Venue: Events Space, Johnston Central Library Contact: Veronica Williams, Tel 083 435 1742 Or Email veronicawilliams2910@gmail.com Marion Lyon 086 168 9142 or Email marionblyon@gmail.com Workshop 1: Participants will be taken on a facilitated journey exploring the different issues/events that cause mental health issues and stresses at various stages of our lives. (1 hour) Workshop 2: Participants will be encouraged to express their findings through a facilitated drama session. (1 hour) Workshop 3: Ending with a facilitated laughing yoga workshop. (15 mins) Booking: Open invitation but please reserve a place. Maximum number of places 40.
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Tuesday 15 October 2013 Aqua Aerobics for Active Adults (50+) Cavan Sports Partnership is running a four week Aqua Aerobics Class starting on 15 October as part of its Active Adults(50+) programme. Time: 1-2pm Venue: Cavan Leisure Centre Contact: Dean McElroy, Cavan Sports Partnership, Tel (049) 437 8582 or 087 262 3956 Places must be booked. Cost is â‚Ź20 per person.
Talk on the WRAP Programme An introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP], an evidence-based programme to improve mental health. Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give you information about a new 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem or interested in improving their own or another person’s well being. Time: 6pm Venue: Events Space, Bailieboro Library Contact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 or Helen McGrarron 087 412 9385 Open invitation, all welcome.
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 Workshop for RehabCare Adults Bailieborough Library will host a workshop for local RehabCare service users on 3D modelling using clay, wire and paper in the Bailieborough Library Events Space. Time: 10am to 12pm Venue: Bailieborough Library Contact: Fiona Burke, Tel (042) 966 5779 Email fburke@cavancoco.ie Closed invitation (for local RehabCare service users only).
A welcoming environment for all in Bailieborough Library.
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 Yellow Flag Project in St Felim’s National School, Cavan Town St Felim’s National School has completed the Yellow Flag Diversity Programme. The event will include: An assessment visit from Irish Traveller Movement PowerPoint display of the work undertaken by the school Video clips on Yellow Flag work in St Felim’s Class representatives will speak about their curriculum work for the Yellow Flag Programme. Performance by School Choir Time: 11.30am to 1pm Venue: P.E. Hall, St Felim’s National School, Cavan Town Contact: Barry Tierney, Principal (049) 433 2366 Open invitation, all welcome. Children’s Yellow Flag Art work will also be on exhibition in the Library Events space from Monday 7 to Friday 11 October.
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Wednesday 16 October 2013 Harnessing Strengths During Challenging Times: A Special Evening Seminar In recent times science has learned more about what keeps people mentally strong during tough times. All of us can strengthen our capacity to cope with challenges. Becoming more resilient does not mean that problems will disappear. It is more about learning to cope — tapping into our own resources and fostering strengths in order to stay ‘standing’ through the tough times. This presentation by psychologist Shane Martin will focus on ten key strategies linked to greater health outcomes during periods of challenging times. Time: 7.30 until 9pm Venue: Hotel Kilmore Contact: Any enquiries to Co. Cavan Citizens Information Service, Elm House, Elm Bank, Cavan. Tel 0761 07 5200 Everyone welcome. Admission is free. Presentation will be followed by light refreshments. Shane Martin Registered Psychologist, Psychology Society of Ireland
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Thursday 17 October 2013 Safe Talk Training for Community Groups Breffni Integrated South West Cavan will deliver SafeTALK training for community groups. SafeTALK is suicide prevention training programmes available through the HSE Suicide Prevention Resource Offices and partner agencies. Time: 6.30 to 9.30pm Venue: Riverfront Hotel, Virginia Contact: Hazel Leahy, Breffni Integrated South West Cavan, Tel (049) 433 6070
Develop a Wellness Recovery Action Plan An introduction to Wellness Recovery Action Plan [WRAP], an evidence-based programme to improve mental health. Backed by the Health Service Executive, WRAP trainers will give you information about a new 8 week course that will be available in Cavan. This talk will be of interest to anyone who is dealing with a mental health problem or interested in improving their own or another person’s well being. Time: 7pm Venue: Bailieborough Library Contact: Sandra Kinsella, Tel 086 819 2717 or Helen McGrarron 087 412 9385 Open invitation. All welcome. For more info see www.mentalhealthrecovery.com
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Thursday 17 October 2013 Le Cheile Conference Cavan Community Forum will host the ‘Le Cheile’ Conference. This free event will review findings and discuss steps to move forward on issues raised by the community from the Peace III funded community roadshows. Agenda 9am Registration 9.30 Introduction to Cavan Community Forum 9.45 Keynote Speaker—Ivan Cooper, The Wheel 10.15 Feedback from the Roadshows 11.15 Break 11.30 World Café Workshop 1pm Lunch 2pm Feedback from the World Café Workshops 3pm Jack Keyes, rapporteur Time: 9am to 3pm Venue: Cavan Crystal Hotel Contact: Daniel Downey, Community Forum Tel 086 3512308 Email ddowney@cavancoco.ie Open invitation — please register in advance. Free event.
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Saturday 19 October 2013 Cavan County Council and Comhairle na nÓg ‘Active Minds’ Youth Conference Cavan County Council and Cavan Comhairle na nÓg (Youth Council) will run a conference on the day of the Aussie Rules match to draw attention to mental health and diversity issues. Over 1000 people are expected at this high profile event. Speakers will include: John Joe Nevin Ray Houghton Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Joe Brolly Joanne O’Riordain Alan O’Mara Catherine Lynch Andy Murray Dermot McCabe Kevin McStay Colm O’Rourke Oisín McConville
Olympic boxer Sports Commentator Retired Sports Comentator TV commentator Young Person of the Year Cavan Footballer Comedian and TV Personality Cavan Boxer Footballer GAA Player Columnist GAA All Star & Counsellor
And I Radio DJs Ferghal Darcy, Steve Cooper and Oonagh O’Carroll
Music by HamsandwicH at 2.30pm.
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Saturday 19 October 2013 Active Minds Conference continued Time: 1pm to 5pm Venue: Marquee, Breffni Park GAA Grounds Contact: Paddy Connaughton, Tel 087 684 6578 Marian Smith, Tel 086 856 7643 Places must be registered in advance via the email address activemindsconference2013@gmail.com
There will be an active minds ‘fun zone’ including bubble sports and bungee trampoline.
Cavan Multicultural Network Concert Cavan Multicultural Network will host a concert in Cavan Town Hall featuring music and dancing from various communities living in Cavan, including members of the Traveller community. Time: 2pm Venue: Cavan Town Hall, Town Hall Street, Cavan Town Contact: Una Traynor, Breffni Integrated, Tel (049) 433 1029 or Donata Simonaitiene 085 746 1188 Free concert. All welcome. No booking required.
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Events Taking Place All Week Digitise the Nation Free ‘Introduction to the Internet’ Courses delivered in a mobile training unit at four locations around County Cavan. These courses are open to everyone aged 18 and over and free of charge. Two hours in duration one day per week for four weeks Locations: St Killian’s Heritage Centre, Mullagh Health Centre, Bailieborough Railway Station, Belturbet Trivia House, Swanlinbar
Start Date Tues 15 October Wed 16 October Thurs 17 October Fri 18 October
Class times: 09:00 – 11:00 11:15 – 13:15 14:00 – 16:00 16:15 – 18:15
Prior booking is required. To book contact Aodhán Hudson at Cavan County Council on (049) 437 8584 or ahudson@cavancoco.ie
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Events Taking Place All Week Young People in Cavan — Put Mental Health on your Timetable during Social Inclusion Week Cavan is one of only four counties set to benefit from a new cross-border mental health project. The Salus Programme is a joint project between Action Mental Health and the National Learning Network. It is funded by the EU INTERREG IVA Programme. Salus aims to support young people and their key contacts in the area of mental and emotional well-being through a range of activities tailored to suit the group’s need. During Social Inclusion Week, the project is offering to deliver its ‘Provoking Thought’ workshops to anyone between the ages of 12 and 25 in schools or in any community youth setting. This interactive workshop will fully engage young people to explore how they can look after their mental health and will provide them with the skills to cope better with everyday life events. Any school or youth and community group wishing to put mental health on their timetable and have a FREE ‘Provoking Thought’ workshop delivered during Social Inclusion week or at a time later in the year should contact Pauline or Siobhan on 048 6632 3630.
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Events Taking Place All Week Cavan Sports Partnership GAA Skills Programme Ulster GAA is running a 5 week GAA Skills Programme for adult disability service groups. This course runs in two 45 minute slots, working with a group of 20 people. Dates: Once a week from Tuesday 17 September to Tuesday 15 October 2013 Time: 11.15am-12pm and 12-12.45pm Venue: Stradone Community Centre Contact: Dean McElroy, Cavan Sports Partnership, Tel (049) 437 8582 or 087 262 3956 Open invitation to all adult disability service groups.
Class Visits to Cootehill Library The library will host a number of class visits from the Holy Family School. Dates: 7 to 11 October 2013 Time: Mornings Venue: Cootehill Library Contact: Sinead McArdle, Cootehill Library Tel (049) 555 9873
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Events Taking Place All Week St. Clare’s Celebration of Cultural Diversity Display and performance demonstrating the various cultural cuisine, dance, music and art of the children and families attending St Clare’s National School, Cavan Town. Contact: Alma Leonard, School Principal Tel (049) 433 2671 This is a closed invitation event for pupils and their families.
St Felim’s Art Exhibition Art work by students from St Felim’s National School, Cavan, will be on display in Johnston Central Library Events Space during Social Inclusion Week. The school has been involved in running a Yellow Flag programme on diversity awareness. The work was produced as part of their whole school approach to diversity. Time: Library opening hours Dates: 7 to 12 October Venue: Events Space, Johnston Central Library Contact: Barry Tierney, School Principal, Tel (049) 433 2366
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Events Taking Place All Week Choices Group The Choices Group is an occupational therapy led programme for individuals attending the HSE Community Rehabilitation Service. The Choices Group focuses on recovery from mental ill-health and increasing social inclusion. Group members are facilitated to increase their participation in work and education occupations and leisure activities. During Social Inclusion Week 2013, the Choices Group will be participating in GAA skills training and a Walk, Jog, Run programme with the Sports Partnership with the aim of completing the 5km Run with Catherina on the 20th of October. Group members will also be encouraged to participate in events in the Social Inclusion Week programme focusing on mental health and well-being. Time: Group meets on Wednesdays 11am-1pm Venue: Cavan Community Rehabilitation Service Contact: Claire Kearns, HSE Occupational Therapist Tel (049) 437 6452 By referral only for users of community rehabilitation services. Contact Claire Kearns for more information about the group.
Dr Finian O’Brien MB, 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 in Ireland, Mental Health Service
A message from Dr Finian O’Brien, Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Services There are various HSE services and community / voluntary supports for people who may be experiencing mental health problems. People looking for help in dealing with mental health problems should ideally always discuss these problems with their GP so that they can be assessed for the presence of a clinically significant syndrome (eg depressive illness). This is important because if a person is clinically unwell, they may benefit from a GP-co-ordinated care-plan which may include interventions such as psychotherapy (talking therapy with a trained professional) and medication (if appropriate and if the client agrees). GPs have access to counselling services, psychologists and other professionals such as occupational therapists and social workers, to help people as appropriate. Social support groups are very useful, but a person experiencing a mental health problem may be clinically unwell and may require more help to get better than available in a support group. GPs are the professionals who refer people with depression and other conditions to secondary care mental health services (psychiatry). Referrals to the specialised psychiatry/community mental health team only come through doctor referrals, particularly GPs. People can stay away from getting help because of fear and stigma around mental health. I would say that mental illness is treatable and people’s quality of life can be vastly improved if they seek help appropriately and meaningfully engage with treatment. Only the most severely unwell or distressed people are
admitted to hospital and we strive to treat people in their own homes through our home based treatment team (an alternative to admission). Below is a list of some of the groups that can offer help, but contact your GP if you need more information about specific services.
Group
Description
Contact Details
Accord
Catholic Marriage and Relationship Counselling
049 437 5004
Alcohols Anonymous National Office
Help for people recovering from alcoholism
01 842 0700
Aware
Supports for depression 1890 303 302 www.aware.ie
Cavan Alzheimhers Group
Support group for people affected by Alzheimhers
Cavan Drug Awareness
Services for people with 042 966 6983 substance misuse issues
Cavan Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Cavan
For all types counselling, individual and group therapy
Carol Beattie 087 224 0963
049 437 1363 www.cfrc.ie
Child & Adolescent HSE services for Cavan 049 437 8920 Mental Health Service and Monaghan Console
Supports for people in 1800 201890 suicidal crisis and those bereaved by suicide
Gamblers anonymous Support for gambling (Monaghan branch; problems no branch in Cavan)
Meet in Cluain Mhuire House, Ballybay, Co Monaghan Tues and Sun evenings at 8pm www.gamblersanony mous.ie
Group
Description
Contact Details
HSE Health Promotion Resource Officer for North East Region Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention
Garreth Phelan 041 685 0674 garreth.phelan@hse.ie
Good Morning Programme
A service providing phone calls to combat loneliess and isolation among older people
Margaret Basmajian 049 437 2838
Grow
World Community Mental Health Movement
1890 474 474
Living Links
Outreach support to the suicide bereaved
Carmel Cassidy 086 023 5414
Men’s Sheds in Cavan Dedicated meeting places for men to come together to undertake shared activities
Gemma Brady 049 437 7562 cef@cavanvec.ie
Mental Health Ireland
Supports and information on mental health
Sean McKiernan 086 602 8157 www.mentalhealthirela nd.ie
National Disability Advocacy Service Cavan
Advocacy for people with disabilities
Elisha McCaffery 086 607 7244
National Learning Network
Training programmes Miriam McQuaid for people not working 049 437 5450 due to accident, illness or disability
Positive Age
Services and supports for older people
Maisie Smith 049 436 0434
Group
Description
Contact Details
RIAN Counselling
Counselling and Town Hall Street, support for people who Cavan Town suffered from abuse. 049 437 7111
Samaritans
24-hour emotional support to anyone struggling to cope.
1850 609 090
Shine
Support for people affected by mental ill health
Derek Pepper 086 852 5422 Helpline: 1890 621 631
Sosad Cavan
Help for people dealing with suicide
049 4326339
Sosad Monaghan
Help for people dealing with suicide
042 966 8992
Traveller Counselling Service
Counselling for Traveller Community
086 308 1476
Women’s Aid
Domestic violence Support
1800 341 900
WRAP Trainers
Training in Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Sandra Kinsella 086 819 2717
Social Inclusion Unit Cavan County Council, Courthouse, Cavan Tel 049 437 8581 or 437 8586 Email siu@cavancoco.ie www.cavancoco.ie Please check online for updates to event details. This booklet is available in large print on request.