Bibliotheraphy - Healthy Reading
NEWS: Suicide and Your Community
A suicide information evening is taking place in Colaiste Pobal, Roscrea on Thursday the 24th of March starting at 6.30pm. The event is being run by a number of agencies including Aras Follain, Citizen Information Services, The HSE, North Tipperary Community and Voluntary Association (CAVA), North Tipperary LEADER Partnership, North Tipperary VEC, Tipperary Libraries and Thurles Action for Community Development (TACD). The aim of this event is to inform people about the supports that are available both in the community and from agencies in relation to suicide. People who attend on the night will also have a chance to listen to people who have been through hard times and have come through it. The night will be split into two parts. The first part will consist of stands from various service providers and support groups in North Tipperary. This is to allow people to find out what suicide support services are out there. Refreshments will also be available at this stage along with local music.
The second part of the evening will involve a number of speakers talking about their own experiences. The first speaker on the night is Bernie Carroll, Resource Officer, Suicide Prevention, HSE, who will speak about the statistics around suicide and the community supports that are available to people. The next person to speak on the night is Caroline McGuigan, CEO, Suicide or Survive, who will speak about her own experiences. Carol Anne Milton will speak about her own experiences of family bereavement through suicide Finally Margo O’ Donnell Roche, Volunteer Co-ordinator with Aras Follain will speak about the R and R Project that will be rolled out in North Tipperary.
The event is free of charge and is open to everyone. It is a great opportunity for everyone in the community to find out about the services and supports that are available and also to hear people’s stories about their own experiences. If you would like more information please contact 067 44648/info@cava.ie/www.cava.ie
What is Bibliotheraphy?
This joint initiative between HSE and Tipperary Libraries provides easy access to a range of highly recommended books which can help 
you tackle issues such as: stress, depression, bereavement and self esteem etc. The Healthy Reading collection of books can help to equip you with the information to improve your life.
Is Healthy Reading for me?
If you or someone close to you is having difficulty coping with life and is keen to increase their well being then this collection of books is for you.
What books are available for adults?
Click here for the list of books available
What books are available for children and young readers?
Click here for the list of books available
Where will I find the books on this list?
All the titles on this list are shelved in the Medicine/Health area in the library. Ask a staff member for help.
How can I borrow these books? Click here for details
The Power of Words is a national bibliotherapy programme launched by the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP), the HSE, An Chomhairle Leabharlanna, and public library authorities around the country. A list of 30 books has been selected by a group of HSE psychologists, and will be available in public libraries.
last updated on: Monday, 14-Mar-2011 13:40:53 GMT
nuashonraithe ar: Monday, 14-Mar-2011 13:40:53 GMT