Suicides across Northern Ireland are the 'worst ever', a local mental health organisation is warning.
Suicides across Northern Ireland are the 'worst ever', a local mental health organisation is warning.
"Yesterday, we were dealing with suicides, three in fact. The people we are helping are from all over - from Downpatrick, to Larne, to Derry, They are contacting us asking for help, they don't know who to turn to. "They will deal with that person in crisis, and find out everything they need to do, what is going on with them. They'll get them the help they need. From there and ongoing. No break. Nothing.
"People who have lost someone to suicide, may go and approach someone for help. They are told 'you have just lost somebody, it is not the right time for counselling'. That is nonsense. They need help from that point of contact." He spoke to Belfast Live about why he is passionate about backing the group in their efforts to save lives."They are doing amazing work. They are invaluable for the community, and not just this community, they are invaluable to the country. The statistics that Gerard and Desy are talking to me about are astronomical.
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