Consultation on the Future of the Lifeline Crisis Intervention Service

The Public Health Agency (PHA) has launched a consultation on the future of the Lifeline crisis intervention service.  This consultation will run until the 19th of November 2015.  Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.  The current Lifeline contract was due to end on the 31st of March 2015, but was extended until the 31st of December 2015 - with potential for a further extension to the 30th of September 2016.  The PHA is keen to engage with the public and relevant stakeholders to ensure that the future service specification is appropriately informed.  During this consultation period, the PHA will also host a series of workshops to ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to input fully.  For more information, see: www.publichealth.hscni.net/consultation-lifeline-crisis-response-service