SUICIDE OUTREACH SUPPORT PERSON IS AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU

'When it happened, we were plunged into a world of fear and uncertainty. We didn't know what to do, everyone was in a total daze. We were all just frightened, we had no answers for what had happened.' (friend of suicide victim)

In the County Meath region, a number of trained individuals are available to offer confidential and practical support to families and friends who have experienced a death by suicide. the SUICIDE OUTREACH SUPPORT PERSON, at the request of the family, can call to the home or meet at a location appointed by the family. The outreach worker can provide information and practical support concerning the following areas:

• the funeral
• the inquest
• entitlements
• what to say to the children
• how to deal with the neighbours
• help you to clarify your personal grief
• connect you to other support services in your area
• provide information on suicide and attempted suicide
• be there, as a friend, for you

CONTACT The County Meath 'LIVING LINKS' Support Co-Ordinator at 046 9021407 Monday to Friday 10am-1pm.

CONSOLE (Bereaved by Suicide Foundation)

1800 201 890 also offers help and support to those bereaved by Suicide.

AWARE also offers help and counselling 1890 303 202