Chralie Bird with Stephanie Manahan, Pieta CEO. Image: Robbie Reynolds.
Service will cater for Meath, Louth and North County Dublin.
Veteran broadcaster and Pieta ambassador Charlie Bird, has actually formally opened a brand-new centre for Pieta, the nationwide suicide avoidance charity, in Swords, Co Dublin, which will serve North Dublin, Louth and Meath.
The opening comes at a time when the variety of more youthful individuals connecting to the charity is increasing with one third of Pieta’s customers now under 18 years of ages and experiencing self-destructive ideation or participating in self damage.
The brand-new centre in Swords has 5 treatment spaces and a group of over 10 therapists supporting the numerous service users concerning the center. Among the treatment spaces is called after Charlie Bird following the success of his ‘Climb up with Charlie’ effort previously this year, where he raised over EUR1.6 m for Pieta services by welcoming members of the general public to join him on a climb of Croagh Patrick or other peaks of their option.
Stephanie Manahan, Pieta CEO, Derek Parker, Medical Regional Supervisor, Charlie Bird and Helen Hughes, Pieta Swords Centre Supervisor.
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Robbie Reynolds.
Stephanie Manahan, CEO at Pieta House stated: “Here at Pieta, we visualize a world where suicide, self-harm and preconception can be changed by hope, self-care, and approval. In order to do this, we require to have areas readily available where individuals feel safe and safe to help them open to our therapists. The brand-new centre here in Swords does precisely that, it is function- developed for our customers’ requirements and has a terrific sense of welcome and calm.
” I wish to thank Charlie Bird for his remarkable altruism as he faces his own individual crisis and I wish to acknowledge the kindness of the Irish public throughout that remarkable ‘Climb up with Charlie’ weekend previously this year. I would likewise like extend my appreciation to the CareChoice Group for their assistance in the advancement our brand-new facilities.”
Speaking at the launch, Charlie Bird stated: “The work that Pieta does is so essential and is so near to my heart. I wish to guarantee you all, while I am still alive and mobile, that I wish to continue supporting the extraordinary work of Pieta. Remember we never ever understand who might remain in a dark location and having problem with their own individual mountain to climb up every day. We, as a neighborhood, are so lucky to have a remarkable organisation like Pieta.”
Charlie Bird with Stephanie Manahan, Pieta CEO, Derek Parker, Medical Regional Supervisor, Helen Hughes, Pieta Swords Centre Supervisor and Staff and Buddies of Pieta.
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Robbie Reynolds.
The funds raised from Climb up with Charlie and this year’s Darkness into Light are currently making a direct effect on neighborhoods around the nation, with the financing going to Pieta’s life-saving services. With the after-effects of the pandemic continuing to put tension on the country’s psychological health, the need for Pieta’s services is continuing to increase. Pieta utilizes more than 200 certified therapists and support staff throughout 20 places across the country.
To get Pieta services, which are complimentary of charge, go to www.pieta.ie for all centre contact information and our National Treatment Solutions phoneline 0818 111 126. Pieta supplies 24/7 assistance– if you are self-destructive, self-harming or bereaved you can get in touch with Pieta 24/7 through the Freephone crisis helpline on 1800 247 247, you can likewise text HELP to 51444 (basic message rates use).
