Suicide could claim 500 lives in Ireland this year

Check out The Irish Examiner's booklet on suicide.

As part of a major two-day campaign, The Irish Examiner has published a 20-page broadsheet supplement which lifts the lid on a silent killer that leaves such devastation in its wake.

It has also published a 32 page booklet Let’s Talk Suicide, which offers practical advice on why, and how to talk about suicide and how to broach the subject with children and teenagers. The booklet also includes a comprehensive directory on where to turn for support.

Copies of the booklet are available at a special discount price for schools at just 50 cent.

For further information, or to place an order contact: john.omahony@examiner.ie.

 

If you or someone you know is at risk of suicide or self harm, you should immediately contact your local doctor or go to the A&E department of the nearest hospital. The doctors and hospitals in your area will be listed in the Golden Pages.

If you need to talk to someone right now then contact one of these organisations for confidential support 24 hours a day- no matter what age you are or where you are:

Samaritans PHONE: 1850 609090
(Northern Ireland PHONE: 08457 909090)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Web: www.samaritans.org
Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

ChildLine FREEPHONE: 1800 66 66 66
Talk to ChildLine online.
Web: www.childline.ie
Childline is a 24-hour a day service for young people up to 18. Childline offer support to young people through their listening service over the phone and through the website. You can call Childline for a chat or to talk about any problems you might have.

Click here for other organisations that can help.