Great News- an event with Dovewell!?

About the Town has secured an experienced and qualified trainer to co-host a mental health awareness drop-in day aimed to help and support those who are suffering from mental health issues, or family members of those suffering.  The day will offer help and advice, as well as some practical training on how to perform CPR to both babies, children, and adults.  We may even have some special guest appearances! 

This event will be informative and interesting – and anyone of any age is welcome to attend at zero cost.

We will be sharing much more information over the coming weeks so please follow us on Facebook or Instagram to keep up to date!  A huge thank you to local resident Lynn Roberts, for donating the funds to cover the cost of the day.

What: Mental Health Awareness Drop in Day

Date: 15th January 2022

Time: 10am โ€“ 2pm โ€“ Drop in any time.

Where: Artz Centre, Upholland (TBC)

Cost: FREE

If you need to talk right now…

Whatever you’re going through, there are people you can talk to any time:

Samaritans on 116 123 (UK-wide) Free of charge from a landline or mobile 24hrs a day. Alternatively email jo@samaritans.org or visit www.samaritans.org – This service offers emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide

Calm: 0800 585858 www.thecalmzone.net Campaign Against Living Miserably Help and support for young men aged 15-35 on issues which include depression and suicide.

Hope Line UK 0800 068 4141 www.papyrus-uk.org For practical advice on suicide prevention and support to under 35s.

National Suicide Helpline UK 0800 689 5652 https://www.spbristol.org/ Confidential 24hr listening service to anyone contemplating suicide run by trained volunteers from Suicide

SHOUT Text 85258 https://www.giveusashout.org/ Anxious/worried/stressed – get 24/7 help from a crisis volunteer

SOS Silence of Suicide 0300 1020 505 Monday-Sunday, 8am – midnight https://sossilenceofsuicide.org/ Striving to reduce Shame, Stigma and Silence surrounding Emotional Health & Suicide For children and adults who need emotional support, understanding, compassion and kindness.

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Having lived and worked in Skelmersdale my entire life, I noticed that local magazine publications tended to leave Skelmersdale out. The only communication we were receiving was from our local newspaper, and I felt that there was a gap in the market to bring something unique to the town.

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