Suicide prevention is everyone's responsibility and we all have a role to play.  The HSE, in partnership with other organisations, is developing a Suicide Prevention Action Plan for Co. Kerry, and want as many people as possible to have their say about what should be included in this plan.  To gather feedback, a series of engagement evenings are being held throughout the county in late September 2016.  To find out more visit: www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/Mental_Health_Services/NOSP/preventionstrategy/connectingforlifeKerry   Even if you can't attend one of these events, why not complete the online survey at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/kerrypublic

The Mojo programme seeks to support men who are affected by employment issues.  The target group is men who are: directly affected by the recession, unemployment, or issues with employment which have increased their risk of distress; 18 years or older; living in South County Dublin; motivated to change and who want to get their Mojo back; able to participate in a 12 week programme - 2 mornings per week, starting in September 2016.  Participation on this course does not affect social welfare benefits.  If you want to know more, call Catherine Mooney on Tel: 087 147 1152 or 01 4649300  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  |  Visit: www.mojo-programme.org

How do men understand their identities and roles in these times of rapid social change?  Put simply: what does it mean to be man in modern Ireland? ...  In its second year, this programme offers a series of ten, two hour, learning experiences which look at key issues facing men of all ages in contemporary Ireland.  Themes which will be explored include: nature-nature / are men born or made; the changing patterns of work; violence, power and control; sexuality and partnerships; fatherhood and families; emotional and physical health.  This series of discussions challenges the widespread stereotypical assumption that men don’t talk and that they want to 'keep it all in'.  The programme will begin on Wednesday 5th October 2016, and will be held in the WIN Conference Centre, Newry, Co. Down.  For further details, contact Mark on Tel: 0035387 119 4839 or to register contact Michelle on Tel: 0044 2830 267011.

This one-day conference (which will be held in Cork on Friday 7th October 2016) will showcase the latest research in the field of youth (12-25 years of age) mental health, and will address the challenges and opportunities in providing the best possible care and support to young people experiencing mental health difficulties.  To find out more, see: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/da2ffbb725507d40491be133d/files/Programme_and_booking_form.pdf

This one-day training (co-facilitated by the National Youth Council of Ireland and HIV Ireland) aims to increase the knowledge and skills of participants to support the development of a policy in sexual health within their respective organisations.  The course will be of interest to workers who are addressing the sexual health needs of young people through the provision of education, support and advocacy services as well as other related service provision.  It will take place on Thursday 29th September 2016, from 10.00am - 4.00pm, in HIV Ireland, 70 Eccles Street, Dublin 7.  To book a place visit: www.hivireland.ie/what-we-do/training/good-practice-sexual-health-policy-development or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Are you trying for a baby, without success?  Do you need professional help and support? ...  If so, you are invited to attend five free workshops in Belfast which will look at fertility nutrition, fertility counselling, stress resilience, nourishing your relationship and alternative therapies.  These events are being organised by Infertility Network Northern Ireland, and will be held in the Agape Centre, 238 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GF on the last Thursday of the month, from September 2016 to February 2017, 7.00pm - 9.00pm (excluding December).  For more information and to book a place, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Tel: 02890 825677.

A new Northern Ireland support project for same-sex attracted parents and their families is offering social opportunities, training and education programmes, family fun days, advocacy and advice, information, and dedicated family support staff.  For more information, contact Grainne Gibson, Tel: 02890 249452  |  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or  Paul Kelly, Tel: 02890 319030  |  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

“It was decision time.  Accept my depression and address it or ... the inevitable!  Reality has hit, YOU CAN’T ESCAPE IT; you can lose yourself but you will be found, you can move but you cannot hide, you can accept it and begin to move on.  I’m not after sympathy or a pat on the back, I just want to share my story and let people know how grateful I am to be here to share.  I know I am one of the lucky ones ...”   Read more from Neil Kelders’ (See Change Ambassador) Blog about mental health at: www.seechange.ie/it-is-never-too-late-neil-kelders