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  • BATON OF HOPE SET TO BRING REMEMBRANCE AND RESILIENCE TO NEWRY AND BEYOND

    BATON OF HOPE SET TO BRING REMEMBRANCE AND RESILIENCE TO NEWRY AND BEYOND The official launch of the Baton of Hope Tour took place at Newry Leisure Centre on September 3rd, 2025, ahead of Newry's role as the host city for this powerful initiative. The Baton of Hope Tour is the UK and Ireland’s largest suicide prevention awareness initiative, aimed at sparking a national conversation around mental health, hope, and healing. PIPS Hope and Support, a leading local suicide prevention charity, proudly secured the successful bid to bring this important campaign t
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  • Cobra Cars NI Drive Forward with New Charity Partnership Supporting PIPS Hope and Support

    Cobra Cars NI Drive Forward with New Charity Partnership Supporting PIPS Hope and Support Cobra Cars NI have officially launched a new charity partnership with leading local suicide prevention and mental health charity, PIPS Hope and Support. Proprietors of Cobra Cars NI, Chris McGrath and Ciaran McKendry, recently met with representatives from PIPS Hope and Support to learn more about the charity’s vital work across the community. Deeply moved by the services PIPS Hope and Support provide and recognising the growing need for accessible mental health and crisis intervention su
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  • Maghery GAC Donate £1,000 to Support PIPS Hope and Support

    Maghery GAC Donate £1,000 to Support PIPS Hope and Support We are very thankful to have received a generous £1,000 donation from Maghery GAC, presented at their recent dinner dance. This donation was part of £2,000 raised last year for Care for Caolan, who kindly gave Maghery GAC the opportunity to select two charities to benefit – with PIPS Hope and Support and Southern Area Hospice each receiving £1,000. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Maghery GAC, Care for Caolan, and everyone who contributed to this thoughtf
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  • Newry Chamber Donates £2,200 to Support PIPS Hope and Support’s Vital Services

    Newry Chamber Donates £2,200 to Support PIPS Hope and Support’s Vital Services We were pleased to welcome Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber, to the PIPS Hope and Support office recently, where she presented our Fundraising, Marketing & Communications Manager, Padraig Harte, with a generous donation of £2,200. Newry Chamber has long been a valued supporter of our work, and we are deeply grateful for their continued commitment. The funds were raised through Edwina’s recent President's Banquet and the Chamber’s International Men’s Day e
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  • St Peter’s GAC Lurgan Completes safeTALK Training to Support Suicide Prevention

    St Peter’s GAC Lurgan Completes safeTALK Training to Support Suicide Prevention Congratulations to the latest group of safeTALK trainees from St Peter’s GAC Lurgan. Pictured are some of the participants who successfully completed the workshop, gaining essential skills to become suicide alert and to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide in staying connected and safe. A big thank you to everyone who took part for their dedication and commitment to creating safer and more supportive communities.
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  • Tullylish GAC and Changing Lives NI Host safeTALK Training to Strengthen Community Support

    Tullylish GAC and Changing Lives NI Host safeTALK Training to Strengthen Community Support Congratulations to everyone who completed safeTALK training last night at Tullylish GAC. Participants gained valuable skills to recognise the signs of suicide, start important conversations, and connect those in need with the appropriate support. A special thank you to Changing Lives NI and Tullylish GAC for organising and hosting this vital training. Your partnership is helping to build safer, more supportive communities. If you would like to bring safeTALK training to your club or organisat
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  • Braving the Cold: Caroline and Gillian Raise Over £2,000 for PIPS Hope and Support

    Braving the Cold: Caroline and Gillian Raise Over £2,000 for PIPS Hope and Support A heartfelt thank you to Caroline Anderson and Gillian Fitzpatrick for their incredible dedication to DIPS4PIPS once again this year. These two inspiring women have taken to the cold waters every day throughout January for several years now, raising essential awareness and funds for PIPS Hope and Support as part of Caroline’s Camino Challenges. This year, they have raised an outstanding £2,010.81 – a remarkable contribution that will directly support our crisis intervention a
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  • 16 Trainees Complete ASIST Workshop, Strengthening Suicide Prevention Skills

    16 Trainees Complete ASIST Workshop, Strengthening Suicide Prevention Skills Congratulations to the 16 participants who successfully completed the recent ASIST workshop. Over two intensive days, attendees developed and refreshed essential suicide first aid skills, enabling them to carry out life-saving interventions and help keep someone safe in times of crisis. We would like to thank Altnaveigh House for organising and hosting the training, and extend our appreciation to all the participants for their dedication and active engagement throughout the workshop. If you a
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  • Building a Safer Community: Three Ways Youth Complete safeTALK Training

    Building a Safer Community: Three Ways Youth Complete safeTALK Training Congratulations to the young people and leaders at Three Ways Community Association who successfully completed their safeTALK training. Their dedication to building a safer and more supportive community is truly commendable. safeTALK is a practical half-day workshop designed to help participants recognise when someone may be struggling, engage with them in a meaningful way, and connect them to the right support using the TALK model: Tell, Ask, Listen, and KeepSafe. With 12 more individuals now
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  • Teach Mallon & Altnaveigh Women’s Group Donate £180 to PIPS Hope and Support

    Teach Mallon & Altnaveigh Women’s Group Donate £180 to PIPS Hope and Support We were delighted to welcome Nuala, Rosaleen, and Brigid from Teach Mallon this afternoon as they visited PIPS Hope and Support to present a generous donation of £180. This fantastic contribution comes from a Storytelling event held by Teach Mallon, with an additional donation from the Altnaveigh Women’s Group. Their kindness and commitment to supporting mental health services in our community is truly inspiring. At PIPS Hope and Support, we rely on the generosity of individuals an
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