As part of their Personal Development Programme, Year 11 students at St Mary’s High School, Newry, recently participated in an interactive workshop on Building Personal Resilience, delivered by PIPS Hope and Support. Developing Essential Life Skills The session focused on key qualities that help individuals cope with challenges and build emotional strength, including: Positive relationships and their role in support networks A sense of purpose to foster motivation and resilience
PIPS Hope and Support extends congratulations to the team at Community Advice ABC, who recently completed the safeTALK workshop. Their dedication to learning and commitment to creating a safer, more supportive community is truly commendable. What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a half-day training programme designed to help participants recognise the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide. It provides essential skills to: Identify individuals at risk Engage with empathy and confidence
PIPS Hope and Support, in collaboration with Medical Hall Pharmacy and The Haven, Newry, has been addressing key community challenges through the Building Community Capacity Programme (BCCP). Supported by the Community Development and Health Network, this initiative focused on tackling health issues, reducing social isolation, and promoting suicide prevention through a strong network of care. A Collaborative Approach to Wellbeing Throughout the programme, a diverse range of organizations and e
The WELL-Bean Café, a mental health initiative located on River Street in Newry, recently welcomed Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA to see the impact of the initiative. During his visit, Minister Nesbitt engaged with staff, volunteers, and clients to gain firsthand insight into the vital services provided by the café to individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Established as Northern Ireland's first adult crisis café, The WELL-Bean Café, under the
A massive THANK YOU to The Woodville Arms Lurgan for their amazing donation of £410.00 raised during their successful Charity Sports Quiz in support of PIPS Hope and Support! Pictured: The Woodville’s Kenneth McConaghy presenting the donation to our fundraiser, Laura McGuigan. A special shoutout to Quiz Master Joey for hosting such a fantastic event and to everyone who attended and donated so generously. Your support helps us continue providing vital services to those in crisis and
The Farrell family’s Annual Camlough Christmas Eve Collection, held in memory of John and Stephen Farrell, has once again proven to be a remarkable success, raising an extraordinary £11,396.17 for PIPS Hope and Support. This year’s contribution brings the total raised by the family over the years to an outstanding £79,866.25. A special highlight of this year’s collection was the inclusion of a generous raffle organised by Camlough ABC, whose kin
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in the Woodville Golf Society Tournament, held in loving memory of John "Birdy" Watts. Through the incredible efforts of Ciaran Maginn, Aaron Creaney, Kenny McConaghey, and all those who participated, an amazing £2,459 was raised for PIPS Hope and Support! At The Woodville: Ciaran, Aaron, and Kenny—who graciously hosted this memorable event—are pictured presenting the generous donation to our fundraiser, Laura. At Lou
PIPS Hope and Support extends our deepest gratitude to Glenavon FC Chairman Glenn Emerson and everyone at the club for their amazing donation of £1,500! This generous contribution, raised during the Chairman’s Ball at Brownlow House, will make a significant impact on our ability to provide vital services to those in crisis and bereaved families in our community. The proceeds were shared between PIPS Hope and Support and Man On, showcasing the club’s commitment to supporting me
PIPS Hope and Support is delighted to announce that our Founder and Chief Executive, Seamus McCabe, has been awarded an MBE for his outstanding services to the voluntary sector in Newry, Mourne, and Down. Seamus established PIPS Hope and Support in 2003 following the tragic loss of his son, Seamas. Determined to provide vital support to individuals and families affected by suicide and mental health challenges, Seamus has been instrumental in developing the charity into the leadi
A massive shoutout and heartfelt thanks to the incredible firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) teams in Newry, Warrenpoint, and Crossmaglen for their amazing Movember efforts in support of PIPS Hope and Support. These local heroes came together with dedication and passion, raising an incredible £630.00 to help us continue providing vital services to those in crisis and bereaved families in our community. Their support means the world to us, and we are
As part of their Personal Development Programme, Year 11 students at St Mary’s High School, Newry, recently participated in an interactive workshop on Building Personal Resilience, delivered by PIPS Hope and Support. Developing Essential Life Skills The session focused on key qualities that help individuals cope with challenges and build emotional strength, including: Positive relationships and their role in support networks A sense of purpose to foster motivation and resilience
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