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2018 PROGRAMME
Saturday 6 October – Sunday 14 October
PROMOTING HEALTH & WELLBEING
Stay Connected
1INTRODUCTION
The promotion of positive mental health and we can do for ourselves and others that
wellbeing has always been the focus of Laois will have a positive impact on how we
CONNECTS Mental Health Week which feel and cope.
takes place from Saturday 6th October, • That we can find out more about the
2018 until Saturday 13th October, 2018. #littlethings and about mental wellbeing
Events are organised by Laois Mental Health on www.yourmentalhealth.ie or call the
Collaborative Group, whose members Samaritans on 116 123 for a listening
include Laois County Council, Laois Sports ear and for 24/7 emotional support.
Partnership, Laois Partnership Company, The #littlethings are acts of self-care that
Mental Health Ireland, HSE, Laois/Offaly are proven to help us feel better and get
ETB and youth sector representatives. The through tough times. Each of the acts are
programme for Laois CONNECTS Week is important and doing them can make a big
organised around #WorldMentalHealthDay difference to how we feel.
on 10th October 2018, which this year puts • Keeping Active
a focus on young people and mental health • Talking about your problems
in a changing world. Laois CONNECTS is • Doing things with others
now in its eighth year. • Eating healthily
It is important for us as a community to • Staying in touch
learn more about our mental health and • Drinking less alcohol
understand its impact in our daily lives. The • Looking out for others
overall aim of the week of Laois CONNECTS • Sleeping well
is to encourage our communities to talk The Laois CONNECTS brochure highlights
about mental health, to reduce the stigma the many activities that will take place
associated with mental health difficulties during the week. There are events for all
and to encourage the seeking of help at ages to attend free of charge. A list of
times of crisis. It is also important that we support agencies that can be accessed in
learn how to support a person experiencing County Laois is also outlined.
mental health difficulties and are therefore To book a place on any of the events which
in a position to contribute to the overall are available throughout the week of Laois
mental wellbeing of our communities. CONNECTS programme please contact
the relevant contact for the event or the
#Littlethings Campaign
Community Development Section, Laois
#Littlethings is the
County Council, Tel: 057 86 64107 or
national mental health
email: dce@laoiscoco.ie.
and wellbeing campaign
supported by the HSE.
The campaign shares
three messages:
• That we all experience challenges and
stresses in life, ups and downs are
normal – the day to day difficulties that
are an ordinary, everyday part of life,
like stress, grief, feeling down, worried,
being anxious.
• That there are evidence-based things that
2WALKS
Monday 8th October Cullohill Walking Group
7.30pm Assemble at Cullohil Community Hall
Ciara McEvoy 086 1717546 or Therese Drennan 087 216 0744
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Tuesday 9th October Mountmellick Walking Group
09.45am in association with Mountmellick CS and Scoil Phadraig Naofa
Assemble at Emo Court Car Park
Tina Furlong 086 1020431
Free of Charge. All Welcome
Tuesday 9th October Mountrath Ramblers Walking Group
11.00am Assemble St. Fintans Hall Carpark, Mountrath
Anne Delaney 087 9067386
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Tuesday 9th October Port Trail Walking Group
6.00pm Assemble at Oriel House, Portarlington
Donie Molloy 086 3288858
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Tuesday 9th October Swan Walkers
7.00pm The Swan Inn
Marian Condren 086 3850905 or Sandra Knowles 085 7813598
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Tuesday 9th October Portlaoise Stepping Out Walking Group
7.45pm Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Maureen Culleton 087 9395670
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Wednesday 10th October Stradbally Walking Group
10.30am Beside Parochial House, Stradbally
Ann Simpson 086 8465876
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Wednesday 10th October Rathdowney Walking Group
7.30pm Marion Centre Rathdowney
Ciara Carroll 087 6766893 or Avril O’Connor 085 1620388
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Thursday 11th October Portlaoise Stepping Out Walking Group
7.45pm Portlaoise Leisure Centre
Maureen Culleton 087 9395670
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Friday 12th October Cullohill Walking Group
7.30pm Community Hall, Cullohill
Ciara McEvoy 086 1717546 or Therese Drennan 087 2160744
Free of Charge, All Welcome
Sunday 14th October Rossmore Forrest Walk
12.30pm Leaving from Oisín Park
Pat Whelan 086 1657435
Open walk, all welcome
3SATURDAY 6TH OCTOBER
Vicarstown Parkrun/Walk – 5K
Grand Canal Bank Vicarstown, 9.30am
Free family 5k fun run/walk to mark the start of Laois
Connects 2018 at Grand Canal Bank, Vicarstown followed
by tea/coffee and chats in the old school. Don’t forget to
register for free on www.parkrun.ie to get your barcode
and time your run.
People often describe a lack of time, motivation, skills, access
to facilities, and social support as reasons for not being active.
A parkrun is somewhat unique among organised running
events in that it is free, happens on a weekly basis, and
requires no minimum fitness level. Vicarstown Parkrun and Junior Parkrun hold weekly
free times runs.
Supported by Laois Sports Partnership in association with Vicarstown Parkrun. All
welcome. Free of charge.
SUNDAY 7TH OCTOBER
Junior Parkrun/Walk 2k
Grand Canal Bank, Vicarstown, 11am
2k run for junior only (4-14 year olds)
Supported by Laois Sports Partnership in
association with Vicarstown Parkrun.
All kids welcome.
Free of charge. Register at
www.parkrun.ie/register.
MONDAY 8TH OCTOBER
Wellness Workshop
Killeshin Hotel, Dublin Road, Portlaoise, 9.30am – 5pm. Registration at 9:00am
A Wellness Workshop is a day for you to take time out and
learn a wide range of practical tools and tips that you can use in
your everyday life to improve your own wellness. This one-day
workshop, which is facilitated by SOS (Suicide or Survive) aims to
help you understand and take charge of your own mental health.
The workshop is for anyone and everyone as we all have mental
health! www.wellnessworkshop.ie.
Suzanne O’Connor, Laois PPN. Phone: 057-8665661
or 086-7782551. Email: soconnor@laoiscoco.ie.
Booking required as places are limited. Book online at https://tinyurl.com/colaois.
4MONDAY 8TH OCTOBER
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience – #ACEs Workshop
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Harpur’s Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Connected for Life are a Belfast based organisation that provides training
on Attachment, Resilience, Trauma Informed Practice and Adversity in
relation to children & teenagers. This half day workshop will:
• Introduce the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study.
• Outline the mechanisms by which ACEs lead to poor health and
social outcomes – Toxic stress and its impact on the brain, body,
attachment, core beliefs and self-regulation.
• Explore the concept of resilience.
• Use case studies and practice examples to consider ACEs/
resilience in practice.
All Welcome. Please book in advance as places are limited 057 8686151.
Complimentary Yoga Class
Rathdowney Errill Community Hub, Rathdowney GAA Club, 7.00pm
Yoga has many benefits, such as reducing physical tension, aiding
relaxation and reducing anxiety. Rathdowney Errill Community Hub
are offering their weekly adults class for Laois Connects Week.
James Kelly Laois Sports Partnership 057 8671248
or jkelly@laoissports.ie.
All welcome. Free of Charge.
Supporting Parents to Support Their Children’s
Mental Health and Wellbeing
The Heath National School, The Heath, Portlaoise, Co Laois, R32 XW40, 7:45pm
By Guest Speaker Sharon Hayden, National Parent’s Council.
This programme supports parents to encourage and promote positive
mental health and wellbeing in their children. The programme also
explores how the building of resilience in children helps them to
manage and cope with the day to day stresses of life as they occur.
Parents who attend this session will:
• Explore the factors that influence mental health and well being
in their child.
• Learn how to build and nurture resilience within their own child.
• Understand what children need for positive mental health and well being
• Look at ways in promoting wellbeing in your children
• Be given tips on how best to support their child’s positive mental health and
wellbeing.
For further details, contact Leona Conroy on 086 340390.
All Welcome. Free of Charge.
5TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
Complementary Therapies for Mental Health
Golden Egg Holistic Studio, Glenfield, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 10.00am
Mental illness is not confined to the mind. Its symptoms can manifest
in the body’s nervous system, affecting moods, the immune system,
thought processes and perception. Reflexology, massage and
aromatherapy can improve mental health by stimulating the nervous
and lymphatic systems, encouraging a release of feel-good hormones
and endorphins, which are can help to relieve stress and anxiety.
12/14 People Maximum. Free of charge. Phone Catriona on 087 6011 797.
Tea and Chat hosted by Laois Travellers Action Group
Laois Travellers Action Group Peppers Court (LTAG),
James Fintan Lalor Ave, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 10.30am – 1.00pm
The morning will focus on ways to take time out for yourself. There
will be a guest speaker from Exchange House and the project’s
Primary Health Care workers will facilitate the morning. All welcome.
Contact Niamh Fingleton, Coordinator LTAG Primary Health Care
Programme. Booking: 057 86 82210
Social and Therapeutic Horticulture
Portlaoise Library, 11.00am
Mountrath Library, 2.30pm
A sense of separation from the natural world is widely
viewed as a symptom of modern life. This workshop
will highlight how plants and gardening can facilitate
an improvement in physical and mental well-being
through reconnecting with nature. Facilitated by Caitriona Kelly,
GIY Ireland. Prior booking essential.
Portlaoise Contact 057 86 22333.
Mountrath Contact 057 87 56378.
Body Stretch & Balance
Peoples Park, Portarlington 1.00pm-1.40pm
Ideal for anyone and everyone, Body Stretch & Balance is
a yoga-based class that will improve your mind, your body
and your life. During the session an inspired soundtrack plays
as you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga
moves and embrace elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. You’ll
strengthen your entire body and leave the class feeling calm,
centered & happy. Mats are provided & an indoor venue will be organised if weather is
unsuitable. Booking essential.
Contact Laois County Council by email: sports@laoiscoco.ie or phone: 057 8664058.
The sessions will be delivered by professional instructors. Each session will last 40 mins.
6TUESDAY 9TH OCTOBER
Understanding Self-Harm Behaviour
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Harpur’s Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 2.00pm – 4.00pm
This workshop will be delivered by Josephine Rigney, HSE Suicide
Resource Officer, and will provide information on recognising and
supporting those who may be engaging in self-harm behaviour.
Learn about the reasons why people may self-harm, those who may
be most at risk, the motivations and functions behind their behavior and
the services that are available to assist and help.
Pam Bergin, Co-ordinator, Portlaoise Family Resource Centre. Please
book in advance: 057 868 6151, email: pbergin@portlaoisefrc.ie.
Refreshments served.
SafeTALK (suicide alertness programme)
Laois Education Centre, Block Road, Portlaoise, 6.00pm – 9.30pm
SafeTALK is a 3½ hr ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares
participants to identify and engage with persons who may be
having thoughts of suicide by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask,
Listen and Keepsafe). Learn how to recognise, understand and
support someone who may be vulnerable.
Booking essential as places are limited.
Contact Josephine Rigney, HSE Resource Officer for Suicide
Prevention. Booking: 086-8157850 or josephine.rigney@hse.ie.
Well-Being, Self-Care and Mindfulness for the Parent
Mountmellick Library, 7.00pm
This talk will explore the practice of self-care for the
parent in order to improve life for themselves and
for those around them. Parents will also learn how to
share these practices with their children.
Facilitated by Ann-Marie Ireland, ChillOut Ireland.
All Welcome. Contact 057 86 44572
WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Post Primary School Public Speaking Competition
Mountmellick Library, 10.30am
Mountmellick Community School will run a public speaking competition.
Entry is open to all Laois Post Primary schools.
Contact Frances Kerry on 057 86 24220.
7AM
SATURDAY
• 5K Parkrun/Walk – Vicarstown @ 9.30am
6TH OCTOBER
SUNDAY
• 2K Junior Parkrun/Walk – Vicarstown @ 11am
7TH OCTOBER
MONDAY
• Wellness Workshop – Killeshin Hotel, Registration @ 9am
8TH OCTOBER
• Complementary Therapies for Mental Health – Golden Egg Holistic Studio
@10am
TUESDAY
• Tea and Chat Hosted by LTAG – Peppers Court, Portlaoise @ 10:30am
9TH OCTOBER
• Social and Therapeutic Horticulture – Portlaoise Library @ 11am
• Mountrath Ramblers Walking Group @ 11.00am
• Post Primary School Public Speaking Competition – Mountmellick Library
WEDNESDAY
@ 10.30am
10TH OCTOBER
• Walk with Stradbally Walking Group @ 10.30am
• The Little Things You Can Do for Your Wellbeing – Portlaoise Family
THURSDAY
Resource Centre @ 9.00am
11TH OCTOBER
• Activity Fest – Timahoe Community Centre @ 11am
FRIDAY • safeTALK – Millcourt Community Building @ 9.30am
12TH OCTOBER • Introduction to Yoga for Adults – Abbeyleix Library @ 11am
• 5K Parkrun/Walk – Vicarstown @ 9.30am
SATURDAY • Mindful Colouring: Workshop for Children
13TH OCTOBER – Stradbally Library @10.15am
– Ballylinan Library @ 12.00 noon
SUNDAY • Rossmore Forrest Walk @ 12.30pm
14TH OCTOBER • 2K Junior Parkrun/Walk – Vicarstown @ 11am
8Events at a Glance...
PM
• Adverse Childhood Experiences & Resilience Workshop – Portlaoise Family
Resource Centre @ 2pm
• Complimentary Yoga Class – Rathdowney Errill Community Hub @ 7pm MONDAY
• Walk with Cullohill Walking Group @ 7.30pm 8TH OCTOBER
• Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health & Welbeing – The Heath National
School @ 7.45pm
• Social and Therapeutic Horticulture – Mountrath Library @ 2.30pm
• Understanding Self-Harm Behaviour – Portlaoise Family Resource Centre @ 2pm
• Social and Therapeutic Horticulture – Mountrath Library @ 2:30pm
• SafeTALK – Laois Education Centre @ 6pm
TUESDAY
• Port Trail Walking Group @ 6pm
9TH OCTOBER
• Well-being, Self-care and Minfulness for the Parent – Mountmellick
Library @ 7pm
• Walk with Swan Walkers – The Swan Inn @ 7pm
• Portlaoise Stepping Out Walking Group – Portlaoise Leisure Centre @ 7.45pm
• The Therapeutic Benefit of Art – Portlaoise Library @ 1pm
• Introduction to Mindfulness – Youth Work Ireland Laois @ 6pm
• Yoga – Youth Work Ireland Laois @ 7pm
WEDNESDAY
• Sound Meditation Class – Golden Egg Holistic Studio @ 7pm
10TH OCTOBER
• S’porting The Little Things – Leinster Council HQ @ 7.30pm
• Walk with Rathdowney Walking Group @ 7.30pm
• Relax with Art – Mary Slevin Artist @ 7:30pm
• Social Club – Laois Alzheimer Society Resource Centre @ 2.30pm THURSDAY
• Portlaoise Stepping Out Walking Group – Portlaoise Leisure Centre @ 7.45pm 11TH OCTOBER
• “Reconnect” Pottery Workshop – Laois Arthouse @ 4pm
FRIDAY
• Kathleen Gorman Memorial Talk – Timahoe Community Centre @ 7.30pm
12TH OCTOBER
• Walk with Cullohill Walking Group @ 7.30pm
9WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Positive Mental Health for Young Children
11:30am – 12:30pm
This talk will introduce parents, teachers and anyone working with
children to fun, creative and child friendly methods of promoting
children’s positive mental health and wellbeing from an early age.
Louise Shanagher is a children’s therapist, mindfulness teacher and Psychology Lecturer.
She provides creative and wellbeing workshops, mindfulness classes as well as
individual therapy sessions. She is the author of three books: The “Mindfully Me” series,
Ireland’s first series of mindfulness books for children.
Please book in advance as places are limited 057 8686151.
Body Stretch & Balance
Pairc an Phobail, Portlaoise, 1.00pm-1.40pm
Ideal for anyone and everyone, Body Stretch & Balance is a
yoga-based class that will improve your mind, your body and
your life. During the session an inspired soundtrack plays as
you bend and stretch through a series of simple yoga moves
and embrace elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. You’ll strengthen your entire body and
leave the class feeling calm, centered & happy. Mats are provided & an indoor venue
will be organised if weather is unsuitable. Booking essential. Contact Laois County
Council by email: sports@laoiscoco.ie or phone: 057 8664058. The sessions will be
delivered by professional instructors. Each session will last 40 mins.
The Therapeutic Benefit of Art
Portlaoise Library, Lyster Square, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 1.00pm
Art therapy focuses on the inherent therapeutic nature of creative expression. Along with
explaining the theory and the benefits of art therapy, this workshop also will include an
experiential element for participants through the creation of
an art piece.
Aisling Brennan, True Self, True Art.
Prior booking essential. Contact 057 86 22333.
Introduction to Mindfulness
Youth Work Ireland Laois, James Fintan Lawlor Ave, Portlaoise, 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present,
aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly
reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. While
mindfulness is something we all naturally possess, it’s more readily
available to us when we practice on a daily basis. All welcome.
20 places available.
Call Clive on 057 8665010 to book or scan the code for online
booking. (Download QR Code reader on your phone).
10WEDNESDAY 10TH OCTOBER
Yoga
Youth Work Ireland Laois, James Fintan Lawlor Ave, Portlaoise, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Yoga can improve your heart health, reduce stress – and even
help you sleep. Come along for one hour of Yoga, regardless of
your fitness level and flexibility (or lack thereof!)
All welcome. 20 places available. Please bring a mat.
Call Clive on 057 8665010 to book or scan the QR code below
for online booking. (Download QR Code reader on your phone).
Sound Meditation Class
Golden Egg Holistic Studio, Glenfield, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, Ireland, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Stress is the underlying cause of many physical conditions and it
melts away with ease when you are bathed in a sea of sound healing
vibrations. Emotional imbalances are at the root of many physical
diseases and when we heal our emotional bodies, the physical
symptoms disappear. Sound and emotions are deeply connected.
Conversely, sound can be used to unlock the blocked emotions
and release them. Mats and blankets are provided. 12/14 People
Maximum, Free of charge.
Phone Catriona on 087 6011 797.
S’porting The Little Things
Leinster Council HQ, Portlaoise, 7.30pm
Talk with guest speaker’s Colin Regan, Majella Canty
(Samaritans GAA Co-ordinator), Mark Keane (former Limerick
Hurler) and Josephine Rigney, HSE.
Talk on practical supports clubs can use for positive health &
wellbeing and how to overcome adversity by reaching out. The
Little Things Campaign and also re-launch of GAA Wellness Board.
Laois Sports Partnership with Laois GAA and HSE.
Relax with Art
Mary Slevin Artist, Mount Henry Art Studio, Killenard, Portarlington, Co. Laois,
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Take time out for yourself, unwind in a rural setting and
let the brush do it’s magic as you create a landscape
painting.
All welcome. 10 places available. Booking essential.
Enquires to Mary Slevin on 087 906 3363.
Email: mounthenryartstudio@gmail.com.
11THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER
The Little Things You Can Do for Your Wellbeing
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre, Harpur’s Ln, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, 9.00am – 11.00am
We are experience challenges and stresses in our lives but there
are acts of self-care that are proven to help us feel better and
get through the tough times. Presenter: Anthony O’Prey, Health
Promotion Worker. Contact: Pam Bergin, Co-ordinator, Portlaoise
Family Resource Centre. Phone: 057 8686151.
Email: pbergin@portlaoisefrc.ie.
The Little Things you can do for your Wellbeing
9:30am – 11:30am
This session will be delivered by Anthony O’Prey, HSE Health
Promotion Officer, and will focus on how we all experience difficult
times in our lives, and that when we do, there are some simple,
evidence-based little things that can make a big difference to how we feel.
These #littlethings can help us to cope but there are also supports and services we can
use if we need to. Continental breakfast available for all participants, please book in
advance 057 8686151
Activity Fest
Timahoe Community Centre, Timahoe, Co. Laois, 11am to 1pm
A fun filled morning of Go for Life activities & Go Games, walk, followed by tea and
light refreshments. SVT Activity & Wellness Hub. All welcome, pre booking for groups
required. Free of charge. Contact Majella Fennelly (057) 8671248.
Email: sports@laoissports.ie.
Body Stretch & Balance
Amenity Park, Mountrath, 1.00pm – 1.40pm
Ideal for anyone and everyone, Body Stretch & Balance is a yoga-based class that will
improve your mind, your body and your life. Mats are provided & an indoor venue will
be organised if weather is unsuitable. Booking essential. Contact Laois County Council
by email: sports@laoiscoco.ie or phone: 057 8664058.
Social Club
Laois Alzheimer Society Resource Centre, 47 Main St., Portlaoise, 2.30–4.30pm
Laois Alzheimers Society holds their Social Club at
their Resource Centre for people with Dementia and
their carers. This is a very relaxed informal event
where activities, fun and chat can be shared over
a cup of tea. All welcome. Free of charge. Enquiries to Ann Munnelly, Home-care
Coordinator on 057 866 3398/086 837 2168. Email: Laois.branch@alzheimer.ie.
12FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER
safeTALK (suicide alertness programme)
Millcourt Community Building, Greenmill Lane, Portlaoise, 9.30am – 1pm
SafeTALK is a 3½ hr ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants
to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide
by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe). Learn how to
recognise, understand and support someone who may be vulnerable. Booking
essential as places are limited.
Bookings: Josephine Rigney, HSE Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Mobile:
086-8157850, email: josephine.rigney@hse.ie. Enquiries: Petra Daly, Community
Development Worker, Laois Partnership, Mobile: 087 3331089,
email: petradaly@laoispartnership.ie.
Introduction to Yoga for Adults
Abbeyleix Library, 11.00am
As a form of exercise for both the mind and body, yoga is becoming ever increasingly
popular. This practical demonstration will provide an introduction for the beginner to the
basic principles involved. Participants to wear comfortable clothing. Yoga mats will be
supplied. Oonagh Hoey, Warrior Yoga. Prior booking essential. Contact: 057 87 30020.
“Reconnect” Pottery Workshop
Laois Arthouse, Stradbally, Co. Laois, 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Join us for a free workshop with ceramic artist Cathy Whelan, artist and
educator. Working with clay is a natural way to connect with the present
moment and alleviate stress. This workshop will explore the therapeutic
nature of clay through simple techniques and mindful movements.
Participants will get a chance to create a unique piece of work in a
creative and relaxed environment. This workshop is suitable for all
levels, no previous experience is necessary. Participants are advised to
bring an apron. Free of Charge. Booking essential as places are limited.
Phone: 057 8664033/13, Email: artsoff@laoiscoco.ie.
Kathleen Gorman Memorial Talk –
“Power of Wellbeing in your Community”
Timahoe Community Centre, 7.30pm
John Connell is an award winning Author,
journalist, farmer, playwright, Walkley winner.
No 1 bestseller The Cow Book (Granta) Out
now! USA: The Farmers Son (HMH) 2019. Rep
of “The Cow Book: A story of life on a family
farm.” His story is about how a family farm helped to overcome depression. “Got a beef
with life? Try talking to some cows.” Supported by Laois Sports Partnership with Mental
Health Ireland and SVT Activity & Wellness Hub. Contact Majella Fennelly Laois Sports
Partnership 057 86 71248, Finola Colgan Mental Health Ireland 086 8353387.
13SATURDAY 13TH OCTOBER
Vicarstown Parkrun/Walk – 5K
Grand Canal Bank Vicarstown, 9.30am
Free family 5k fun run/walk followed by tea & chats.
Register for free on www.parkrun.ie.
Supported by Laois Sports Partnership in association with
Vicarstown Parkrun. All welcome. Free of charge.
Mindful Colouring: Workshop for Children
Stradbally Library, 10.15am
Ballylinan Library, 12.00 noon
Mindful colouring is a great way to bring a little calm into the
day! The children will be guided through the process
of using mindfulness colouring sheets as a way to
improve concentration and for relaxation. Suitable
for ages 8-12 years. Caroline Keane (Art Classes
with Caroline Keane).
Prior booking essential.
Contact: Stradbally Library 057 86 41673, Ballylinan Library 059 86 25007.
SUNDAY 14TH OCTOBER
Junior Parkrun/Walk 2k
Grand Canal Bank, Vicarstown, 11am
2k run for junior only (4-14 year olds).
Supported by Laois Sports Partnership in
association with
Vicarstown Parkrun.
All kids welcome.
Free of charge. Register
at www.parkrun.ie/register
OTHER EVENTS
Mental Health Awareness Survey
To celebrate Laois CONNECTS Week, Mountmellick Community
School will undertake research into services and support
available to young people in Laois as well as awareness and
usage of those services. Their aim is to raise awareness by
collating information and presenting it back to the Board of
Management of all schools.
14HELP & SUPPORT CONTACT NUMBERS
H.S.E. SERVICES Domestic Violence Support Services (Laois) 057 86 71100
Adult Counselling Service 1800 234 113 Domestic Violence Support Services (Carlow) 1800 444 944
Midlands Office: (Victims of Abuse) 057 93 27141 Family Resource Centre: Portlaoise 057 86 86151
Adult Homelessness (Liaison Nurse) 087 610 7011 Foroige (Regional Office) 090 64 48947
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) 057 86 96152 Gardai 999 or 112 from mobile
Community Alcohol & Drug Service 057 86 92516 GROW: Regional Office 057 93 51124
Triogue Community Mental Health Centre Portlaoise 057 86 22925 Information Line 1890 474 474
Health Centre, Portlaoise 057 86 21135 Laois County Library 057 86 22333
(C.W.O., Public Health, Social Work, Psychology) Mental Health Ireland: Area Development Officer 086 835 3387
Health Promotion 057 93 57800 National Office 01 284 1166
Midlands Crisis Pregnancy Counselling 1800 200 857 Merchants Quay Ireland
Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise 057 86 21364 Midlands Project 090 64 17097
MiDoc Out of Hours GP Service 1850 302 702 Outreach Team 087 95 12989
Psychiatry Dept., Midlands Regional Hospital, Portlaoise057 86 96396 Midlands Regional Youth Services 057 93 24724
Resource Office for Suicide Prevention 086 815 7320 Youth Work Ireland Midlands 090 64 77075
LOCAL ORGANISATIONS Midlands Simon Community
ACCORD, Portlaoise 057 86 61581 Regional Office 090 64 44641
MYDAS - Under 18 Drug & Alchol Support Service 086 4682745 Emergency Accommodation Athlone 090 64 50280
Barnardos Family Support Services 057 93 26803 Emergency Accommodation Tullamore 087 635 9760
1850 222 300 Money Advice & Budgeting Service 0761 07 2620
Family Carers Ireland 086 795 7086 National Helpline: 0761 07 2000
1800 240 724 Email: helpline@mabs.ie
Citzens Information Centres: 076 1075 590 Portlaoise Parish Centre 057 86 21142
Cuisle Cancer Support Centre 057 86 81492 Portlaoise Youth Café 057 86 65010
St. Vincent De Paul Portlaoise 057 86 60486 SHINE: Regional Office 057 93 51931
087 76 55793 Information Line 1890 621 631
Farm and Rural Stress Helpline 1800 742 645
COUNSELLING Gamblers Anonymous 01 872 1133
PCI Counselling Service Midlands Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111
(reduced cost) (11am-6pm) 0818 555 450 Gay Switchboard 01 872 1055
Online counselling www.turn2me.org/engage LGBT Helpline 1890 929 539
NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS HSE Information Helpline 1850 241 850
Active Retirement Information 01 873 3836 Men’s Sheds www.mensheds.ie 057 86 62732
Al/ Anon/Alateen 01 873 2699 Missing Persons Helpline 1890 442 552
Alcoholic Anonymous 01 842 0700 MOVE (Men Overcoming Violence) 090 647 2174
AMEN (Violence Against Men) 046 902 3718 National Office for Victims of Abuse 1800 252 524
Aware: Helpline 1800 80 4848 One Parent Families Support Helpline 1890 662 212
Email Support wecanhelp@aware.ie Parentline 1890 927 277
BeLonG to (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Trangendered) 01 670 6223 Pieta House (Prevention of Suicide & Self Harm)
Bodywhys (Eating Disorders Association) 01 283 4963 Dublin Centre 01 601 0000
Helpline 1890 200 444 Limerick Centre 061 484 444
Cancer National Helpline 1890 200 700 Roscrea Centre 0505 22568
CARI (Child Sexual Abuse Counselling) Helpline 1890 924 567 Senior Helpline 1850 440 444
Connect Adult Abuse Counselling Service 1800 477 477 Samaritans 116 123
24/7 Suicide Helpline (Pieta House) 1800 247 247 Email: jo@samaritans.org Text: 087 260 9090
Text ‘help’ to 51444 Rape Crisis Centre Helpline: Athlone (Midlands) 1800 306 600
Childline 1800 666 666 Dublin 1800 778 888
Cura (Crisis Pregnancy) 1850 622 626 Teenline Ireland Helpline (8pm-11pm) 1800 833 634
Domestic Violence Helpline 059 9173552 Treoir (Unmarried Parents Support) 1890 252 084
Drugs/HIV Helpline 1800 459 459 Women’s Aid National Helpline 1800 341 900
15AWARE
SUPPORT LINE
1800 80 48 48
MENTAL
HEALTH
SERVICES
HSE Community Mental
Health Centres
Portlaoise 057 86 22925
Tullamore 057 93 15900
Birr 057 91 23043
Department of Psychiatry:
057 86 96396
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