Respond! Housing Association is hosting a one-day conference on October 25th, 2012 at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork titled "Better Being: Promoting Well-Being within Communities". The conference will focus on the incidence of mental health issues among low-income families, new ways of responding to mental illness in communities, and examples of best practices from the Cork area. Speakers will include experts from Respond!, NUIG, NHS Glasgow, Mental Health Ireland, and HEADSTRONG. The event aims to promote discussion on supporting well-being in social housing communities.
Getting a place at a gardening project can promote both physical and mental health. Over 24,000 people in the UK participate in 850 social and therapeutic horticulture projects each week. Projects vary in activities, size, attendees, and organization, making it complicated to find the right one. Benefits of attending can include improved mental and physical health, education, confidence, community involvement, and employment opportunities. Most projects require fees, though some assistance may be available. Referrals can be made directly to projects or through social services, health services, or voluntary organizations. Specialist requirements are discussed to ensure attendee safety and independence.
The document provides an agenda and details for a Lancashire County Council Adult & Community Services Provider Celebration Event to be held on February 9th 2012 at St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood. The day-long event will include a marketplace for providers to exhibit, a talent awards ceremony, live music, and the launch of the 2012 Good Life For All campaign. A number of organizations will have exhibits at the celebration event focused on services for adults and the community.
Project Renewal created permanent housing for graduates of their Parole Support and Treatment Program (PSTP), giving vulnerable individuals with criminal histories and mental illness a stable foundation. The PSTP uses a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition from prison to community living. Many clients have never had a permanent home and were in foster care. A client thanked Project Renewal for their support with budgeting and medication, saying his new apartment allows him independence. Volunteers started an arts program at a men's shelter to provide a creative outlet and new friendships for those struggling with addiction.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de investigación, incluyendo la investigación exploratoria, descriptiva, correlacional, explicativa, predictiva, documental, de campo, histórica, experimental y cuasi experimental. Define cada tipo y proporciona ejemplos breves de su enfoque y objetivos.
Ponencia: "Nos actualizamos en nuevas tecnologías y educación". CEIP "San Juan de Jerusalén", de Cabanillas.
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Tecnologías 2011-12”
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The document discusses steel fibre reinforcement solutions for concrete projects, focusing on Dramix®. It provides benefits of steel fibre reinforcement such as cost and time savings compared to rebar or mesh. Dramix® offers easy mixing, low dosages for effective crack control, and global support. Customer testimonials highlight projects where Dramix® improved productivity, flexibility, and durability.
Getting a place at a gardening project can promote both physical and mental health. Over 24,000 people in the UK participate in 850 social and therapeutic horticulture projects each week. Projects vary in activities, size, attendees, and organization, making it complicated to find the right one. Benefits of attending can include improved mental and physical health, education, confidence, community involvement, and employment opportunities. Most projects require fees, though some assistance may be available. Referrals can be made directly to projects or through social services, health services, or voluntary organizations. Specialist requirements are discussed to ensure attendee safety and independence.
The document provides an agenda and details for a Lancashire County Council Adult & Community Services Provider Celebration Event to be held on February 9th 2012 at St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood. The day-long event will include a marketplace for providers to exhibit, a talent awards ceremony, live music, and the launch of the 2012 Good Life For All campaign. A number of organizations will have exhibits at the celebration event focused on services for adults and the community.
Project Renewal created permanent housing for graduates of their Parole Support and Treatment Program (PSTP), giving vulnerable individuals with criminal histories and mental illness a stable foundation. The PSTP uses a multidisciplinary team to help clients transition from prison to community living. Many clients have never had a permanent home and were in foster care. A client thanked Project Renewal for their support with budgeting and medication, saying his new apartment allows him independence. Volunteers started an arts program at a men's shelter to provide a creative outlet and new friendships for those struggling with addiction.
Este documento describe los diferentes tipos de investigación, incluyendo la investigación exploratoria, descriptiva, correlacional, explicativa, predictiva, documental, de campo, histórica, experimental y cuasi experimental. Define cada tipo y proporciona ejemplos breves de su enfoque y objetivos.
Ponencia: "Nos actualizamos en nuevas tecnologías y educación". CEIP "San Juan de Jerusalén", de Cabanillas.
Jornada “Experiencias desarrolladas en Proyectos de Nuevas
Tecnologías 2011-12”
PNTE. CAP de Pamplona 30-5-12
The document discusses steel fibre reinforcement solutions for concrete projects, focusing on Dramix®. It provides benefits of steel fibre reinforcement such as cost and time savings compared to rebar or mesh. Dramix® offers easy mixing, low dosages for effective crack control, and global support. Customer testimonials highlight projects where Dramix® improved productivity, flexibility, and durability.
The document summarizes the Resilient Places initiative, which aims to establish and deliver a mental health community coordination project and mental health resource hub in communities affected by natural disasters. It provides an overview of the goals of promoting social inclusion, recovery-focused mental health services, and easy access to information. It also describes activities conducted including consulting local services, establishing coordinators in different regions, providing training and microgrants to community groups, and the plans to continue enhancing mental health hubs and resources.
Briefing Breakfast: Retirement living considerations for the modern ageILC- UK
Living longer and more actively, the retiree cohort is changing. This growing demographic have higher service, lifestyle and leisure expectations. As a result, the residential property sector must adapt their service proposition.
SPEAKERS
Dr Brian Beach – Senior Research Fellow, ILC
John O'Brien – Associate Director, Construction Innovation, BRE Group
Samantha Gibson – Director, FirstPort Retirement Property Services
This document summarizes the outcomes of the Connecting Communities (C2) program in transforming the Beacon Estate community in Cornwall, England between 1995-1999.
The three main outcomes were: 1) Crime was reduced by 50%, employment levels increased by 71%, and child protection rates decreased by 61%. 2) Over 1000 homes on the estate were improved. 3) Community spirit was reborn on the estate.
The document then discusses how resident-led coproduction through the C2 7-step model can produce transformative change in communities by improving health, social well-being, and the physical environment. Residents, supported by service providers, are able to lead sustainable improvements when given influence and
The document summarizes the proceedings of a Members Advisory Forum on early diagnosis campaigns and dementia research in Scotland. It includes:
1) Welcome remarks and presentations on starting difficult conversations about memory issues and designing an early diagnosis campaign.
2) A discussion of barriers to diagnosis, recommendations for disseminating information through various channels and involving diverse communities.
3) Updates on Alzheimer Scotland's research activities including centers focused on scientific, clinical and policy research, and a brain tissue bank.
4) A question and answer session where members provide input on Alzheimer Scotland's research approach and priorities.
This document provides information about child protection policies in the Diocese of Guildford. It notes that every parish has a named individual responsible for child protection issues and coordinating checks on people working with children. It also emphasizes that children with special needs have the same rights to participation in church activities and warns that those with disabilities may be more vulnerable to abuse. Contact information is provided for the Open To All Adviser to obtain further copies or information.
Home not housing ENHR. Robertson et al July 2014Iriss
Slides from ENHR Conference, Edinburgh, July 2014.
With permission from Douglas Robertson (joint author)
Embedded in Research Unbound / Home Not Housing.
HomePulse aims to help older adults remain independent at home through a tablet platform that offers reminders, appointments, third party services customized by families, keeping in touch with family/carers, and interacting with other older users. It is unique in evolving intelligently over time based on emerging user needs. The system could generate cost savings for families and the healthcare system by delaying admission to care facilities. HomePulse plans to launch a pilot program and raise funding to develop core features and expand offerings tailored to medical conditions and life events. User testing found older adults and families responded positively to the interface concepts.
EdinburghApps 2016 - Edinburgh Council's civic challenge programme. This year the theme is health and wellbeing, with challenges from the Council, Sustrans, NHS and NHS NSS
Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing ConferenceSpectrumEvents
The document summarizes a conference on places and spaces for health and wellbeing held in Glasgow on May 19th, 2015. It includes presentations from various organizations about the role of outdoor spaces and play in child development and wellbeing, placemaking for community empowerment, and increasing physical activity through walking. Speakers discussed topics like engaging communities in decision making, youth engagement in planning, and the health and economic benefits of active living. The conference aimed to promote the importance of access to outdoor spaces and opportunities for physical activity for public health.
Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing, 19th May 2015, GlasgowJill Hopper
The document discusses the role of outdoor spaces and play for health and wellbeing. It notes that half of children aged 5-10 never play outside and half of parents think it is unsafe. Play Scotland works to promote children's right to play through lobbying, training, and research. The presentation emphasizes the importance of risk and independence in play for child development. It advocates for "wilder places" where children can engage in activities like climbing trees.
The Blackthorn Garden Project - Centre for Mental HealthBenBeckers
The document describes the Blackthorn Garden Project, which provides work rehabilitation and community support for people with mental health problems. It was set up adjacent to a medical center to integrate community care with primary care. The project takes in "co-workers" with mental illnesses referred by doctors and psychiatrists. Co-workers work alongside staff and volunteers from the community. The goal is to create a supportive environment for people not helped by other treatments.
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This document provides contact information for Nurture Development, an organization that promotes community building. It lists the UK and Irish office addresses and phone numbers. It also lists 12 UK learning sites and notes presence in East Africa, South Africa, and other countries. The document advocates an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach and includes quotes and photos from community building efforts in the UK that identify and connect local assets/gifts. It discusses moving from deficit-based to asset-based perspectives in areas like education, social work, and healthcare.
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville weekly bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming program featuring a speaker from the Hills Historical Society discussing a local historical battle.
2) United Airlines donating over 2 million airline miles to Rotary for humanitarian projects after a social media campaign increased Rotary's ranking in a charity miles giveaway.
3) Rotary surpassing a $202 million fundraising challenge from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for polio eradication efforts, with plans for a local polio awareness event.
The document summarizes a study tour to London by the Communications Association of Trøndelag from August 31st to September 3rd 2011. The tour included presentations on reaching different community groups with safety messages from the London Fire Brigade, the origins of the financial crisis from Nigel Green, and developing successful online communities. Other events included press handling strategies from London 2012 and strategic communications in the UK sustainability industry from Futerra.
This document summarizes a report by SustainAbility on social entrepreneurship. It finds that social entrepreneurs are reimagining challenges in health, energy, and poverty as market opportunities with transformative potential. Their approach of leveraging business and markets for social impact represents an emerging "Mindset 3.0," moving beyond previous compliance-focused and cause-related approaches. Social entrepreneurs excel at this systems-changing approach through entrepreneurially reperceiving entrenched problems as opportunities. The report suggests social entrepreneurship could drive significant changes by 2020 by influencing how business is done and how social progress is defined and achieved.
Growing Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Insoluble ProblemsOpen Knowledge
This document provides an overview of a study on social entrepreneurship conducted by SustainAbility in partnership with The Skoll Foundation. The study found that social entrepreneurs see major challenges like climate change and poverty as opportunities to create innovative business models. However, they face constraints like lack of access to capital and talent. The document contains forewords from representatives of The Skoll Foundation, SustainAbility, Allianz, and DuPont expressing support for social entrepreneurship and its potential to drive sustainable solutions. It also provides an executive summary and outlines the findings of surveys of over 130 social entrepreneurs.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming events and programs. Key details include:
- Michael Sheldrick will speak at the next club meeting on April 30th about his work advocating for poverty reduction.
- Several members will attend the international Rotary convention in Bangkok from May 6-9th.
- The club supports the Village Aide Program in the Philippines and the Red Shield Appeal fundraising day on May 20th.
- The Ph.D. Scholars Night on May 14th will highlight research projects funded by the club.
This course helps participants develop a personalized wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) to better manage their mental health and take back control of their recovery. The WRAP is tailored to the individual and focuses on identifying personal triggers and developing support systems. It also provides tools to handle difficult experiences, maintain wellness, and make plans for times of crisis. The course teaches these elements over nine weekly sessions facilitated by trained professionals.
The WRAP programme enables participants to develop a personalized wellness plan to take back control of their mental health and well-being. The course teaches self-management of difficult experiences and stresses through increasing awareness of personal triggers and developing support systems. Participants design their own plan incorporating daily maintenance, crisis prevention, and recovery elements over 9 weekly sessions facilitated by trained providers.
The document summarizes the Resilient Places initiative, which aims to establish and deliver a mental health community coordination project and mental health resource hub in communities affected by natural disasters. It provides an overview of the goals of promoting social inclusion, recovery-focused mental health services, and easy access to information. It also describes activities conducted including consulting local services, establishing coordinators in different regions, providing training and microgrants to community groups, and the plans to continue enhancing mental health hubs and resources.
Briefing Breakfast: Retirement living considerations for the modern ageILC- UK
Living longer and more actively, the retiree cohort is changing. This growing demographic have higher service, lifestyle and leisure expectations. As a result, the residential property sector must adapt their service proposition.
SPEAKERS
Dr Brian Beach – Senior Research Fellow, ILC
John O'Brien – Associate Director, Construction Innovation, BRE Group
Samantha Gibson – Director, FirstPort Retirement Property Services
This document summarizes the outcomes of the Connecting Communities (C2) program in transforming the Beacon Estate community in Cornwall, England between 1995-1999.
The three main outcomes were: 1) Crime was reduced by 50%, employment levels increased by 71%, and child protection rates decreased by 61%. 2) Over 1000 homes on the estate were improved. 3) Community spirit was reborn on the estate.
The document then discusses how resident-led coproduction through the C2 7-step model can produce transformative change in communities by improving health, social well-being, and the physical environment. Residents, supported by service providers, are able to lead sustainable improvements when given influence and
The document summarizes the proceedings of a Members Advisory Forum on early diagnosis campaigns and dementia research in Scotland. It includes:
1) Welcome remarks and presentations on starting difficult conversations about memory issues and designing an early diagnosis campaign.
2) A discussion of barriers to diagnosis, recommendations for disseminating information through various channels and involving diverse communities.
3) Updates on Alzheimer Scotland's research activities including centers focused on scientific, clinical and policy research, and a brain tissue bank.
4) A question and answer session where members provide input on Alzheimer Scotland's research approach and priorities.
This document provides information about child protection policies in the Diocese of Guildford. It notes that every parish has a named individual responsible for child protection issues and coordinating checks on people working with children. It also emphasizes that children with special needs have the same rights to participation in church activities and warns that those with disabilities may be more vulnerable to abuse. Contact information is provided for the Open To All Adviser to obtain further copies or information.
Home not housing ENHR. Robertson et al July 2014Iriss
Slides from ENHR Conference, Edinburgh, July 2014.
With permission from Douglas Robertson (joint author)
Embedded in Research Unbound / Home Not Housing.
HomePulse aims to help older adults remain independent at home through a tablet platform that offers reminders, appointments, third party services customized by families, keeping in touch with family/carers, and interacting with other older users. It is unique in evolving intelligently over time based on emerging user needs. The system could generate cost savings for families and the healthcare system by delaying admission to care facilities. HomePulse plans to launch a pilot program and raise funding to develop core features and expand offerings tailored to medical conditions and life events. User testing found older adults and families responded positively to the interface concepts.
EdinburghApps 2016 - Edinburgh Council's civic challenge programme. This year the theme is health and wellbeing, with challenges from the Council, Sustrans, NHS and NHS NSS
Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing ConferenceSpectrumEvents
The document summarizes a conference on places and spaces for health and wellbeing held in Glasgow on May 19th, 2015. It includes presentations from various organizations about the role of outdoor spaces and play in child development and wellbeing, placemaking for community empowerment, and increasing physical activity through walking. Speakers discussed topics like engaging communities in decision making, youth engagement in planning, and the health and economic benefits of active living. The conference aimed to promote the importance of access to outdoor spaces and opportunities for physical activity for public health.
Places and Spaces for Health and Wellbeing, 19th May 2015, GlasgowJill Hopper
The document discusses the role of outdoor spaces and play for health and wellbeing. It notes that half of children aged 5-10 never play outside and half of parents think it is unsafe. Play Scotland works to promote children's right to play through lobbying, training, and research. The presentation emphasizes the importance of risk and independence in play for child development. It advocates for "wilder places" where children can engage in activities like climbing trees.
The Blackthorn Garden Project - Centre for Mental HealthBenBeckers
The document describes the Blackthorn Garden Project, which provides work rehabilitation and community support for people with mental health problems. It was set up adjacent to a medical center to integrate community care with primary care. The project takes in "co-workers" with mental illnesses referred by doctors and psychiatrists. Co-workers work alongside staff and volunteers from the community. The goal is to create a supportive environment for people not helped by other treatments.
Singapore Tour, July, 2018 : Health Beyond HealthcareCormac Russell
This document provides contact information for Nurture Development, an organization that promotes community building. It lists the UK and Irish office addresses and phone numbers. It also lists 12 UK learning sites and notes presence in East Africa, South Africa, and other countries. The document advocates an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach and includes quotes and photos from community building efforts in the UK that identify and connect local assets/gifts. It discusses moving from deficit-based to asset-based perspectives in areas like education, social work, and healthcare.
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville weekly bulletin provides updates on:
1) An upcoming program featuring a speaker from the Hills Historical Society discussing a local historical battle.
2) United Airlines donating over 2 million airline miles to Rotary for humanitarian projects after a social media campaign increased Rotary's ranking in a charity miles giveaway.
3) Rotary surpassing a $202 million fundraising challenge from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation for polio eradication efforts, with plans for a local polio awareness event.
The document summarizes a study tour to London by the Communications Association of Trøndelag from August 31st to September 3rd 2011. The tour included presentations on reaching different community groups with safety messages from the London Fire Brigade, the origins of the financial crisis from Nigel Green, and developing successful online communities. Other events included press handling strategies from London 2012 and strategic communications in the UK sustainability industry from Futerra.
This document summarizes a report by SustainAbility on social entrepreneurship. It finds that social entrepreneurs are reimagining challenges in health, energy, and poverty as market opportunities with transformative potential. Their approach of leveraging business and markets for social impact represents an emerging "Mindset 3.0," moving beyond previous compliance-focused and cause-related approaches. Social entrepreneurs excel at this systems-changing approach through entrepreneurially reperceiving entrenched problems as opportunities. The report suggests social entrepreneurship could drive significant changes by 2020 by influencing how business is done and how social progress is defined and achieved.
Growing Opportunity: Entrepreneurial Solutions to Insoluble ProblemsOpen Knowledge
This document provides an overview of a study on social entrepreneurship conducted by SustainAbility in partnership with The Skoll Foundation. The study found that social entrepreneurs see major challenges like climate change and poverty as opportunities to create innovative business models. However, they face constraints like lack of access to capital and talent. The document contains forewords from representatives of The Skoll Foundation, SustainAbility, Allianz, and DuPont expressing support for social entrepreneurship and its potential to drive sustainable solutions. It also provides an executive summary and outlines the findings of surveys of over 130 social entrepreneurs.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming events and programs. Key details include:
- Michael Sheldrick will speak at the next club meeting on April 30th about his work advocating for poverty reduction.
- Several members will attend the international Rotary convention in Bangkok from May 6-9th.
- The club supports the Village Aide Program in the Philippines and the Red Shield Appeal fundraising day on May 20th.
- The Ph.D. Scholars Night on May 14th will highlight research projects funded by the club.
This course helps participants develop a personalized wellness recovery action plan (WRAP) to better manage their mental health and take back control of their recovery. The WRAP is tailored to the individual and focuses on identifying personal triggers and developing support systems. It also provides tools to handle difficult experiences, maintain wellness, and make plans for times of crisis. The course teaches these elements over nine weekly sessions facilitated by trained professionals.
The WRAP programme enables participants to develop a personalized wellness plan to take back control of their mental health and well-being. The course teaches self-management of difficult experiences and stresses through increasing awareness of personal triggers and developing support systems. Participants design their own plan incorporating daily maintenance, crisis prevention, and recovery elements over 9 weekly sessions facilitated by trained providers.
A 20-week personal development programme will take place on Wednesdays and Fridays in Rathmines starting in July for people with experience of mental illness. The programme covers personal and interpersonal skills, assertiveness, confidence building, CV preparation, interview skills, and facilitated training sessions. An information session will be held on June 21st to provide details on the course modules and costs from past participants and the tutor. The fee for the course is €40 and priority will be given to applicants living in certain Dublin postal codes.
This document provides a monthly schedule for June for a community group called Gateway. It lists the activities, meetings, and events planned for each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday during the month. Events include drop-in sessions, member meetings, arts and crafts, relaxation activities, guest speakers, and informal social meetups. The schedule aims to offer a variety of activities to engage members each week.
The document provides information on upcoming events and courses at the Gateway Project for the month of June. It announces that the drop in will be closed on June 3rd and lists the schedule for the month. It details that Caroline McClure will speak about volunteering opportunities on June 17th. It also notes that the fishing group will have training on June 4th in preparation for an upcoming trip. The document lists two free courses on taking control and developing coping skills running on June 12th and 19th and announces a 20 week personal development course starting in July. It encourages speaking to staff about an upcoming WRAP course in September. The minutes from the May member's meeting are also included, outlining discussions around a member's
Mental Health Awareness Month is being marked with a Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Walk on Saturday, May 25th at 3pm starting from the Crumlin Scouts Den car park. Participants will follow the Blue Slí na Sláinte walking route and return to the Den for refreshments and information about the Green Ribbon Campaign, which encourages wearing green to raise awareness of mental health issues. The walk is being organized by the Dublin 12 Suicide Prevention Group.
Mental Health Awareness Month is being marked with a Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Walk on Saturday, May 25th at 3pm starting from the Crumlin Scouts Den car park. Participants will follow the Blue Slí na Sláinte walking route and return to the Den for refreshments and information about the Green Ribbon Campaign, which encourages wearing green to raise awareness of mental health issues. The walk is being organized by the Dublin 12 Suicide Prevention Group.
This free course held on June 12th and 19th from 3pm to 5.30pm in Parker Hill consists of 4 modules to help participants build self-esteem, develop coping skills, change negative thought patterns, and increase resilience. The course teaches ways to take control and signpost supports for a new life. Interested individuals should provide their name to Mary Barnes or call 496 5558.
A 20-week personal development programme starting in July will be offered on Wednesday and Friday afternoons in Rathmines for people with experience of mental illness. The program includes modules in personal and interpersonal skills, assertiveness and confidence building, and CV and interview preparation. An information session will take place on June 21st from 3-5pm for prospective students to learn more about the course from past participants and the tutor. The fee for the program is €40 and priority for places will be given to those living in certain Dublin postal codes. Interested individuals can contact Mary Barnes or Martha at 01 4965558 for more information or to register.
Patrick shares his personal story of experiencing mental health difficulties from a young age. He dropped out of school and began drinking and getting into trouble, which marked the start of his mental health problems. He was first hospitalized at age 18 and remained in psychiatric care for nine years. After stopping drinking at age 24, his mental health began to improve. However, he was later struck by a car and suffered extensive injuries, spending months in recovery. He found the physical and mental recovery very challenging but was eventually able to complete his education and now lives independently while managing his mental health through exercise and diet.
The May schedule is included, with Jackie Holland from Supported Employment Ltd speaking on May 20th. A new mental health magazine called Head Space is being launched on May 11th. Tom is organizing a fishing trip in June for those interested. Upcoming courses include WRAP in September and a 20-week personal development course starting in July. Shine is offering a shorter Taking Control program. The next members meeting on May 13th will discuss members' activities and forms, an extra day in Gateway, and upcoming dates. Drop-in will be closed on May 6th for the long weekend.
This document outlines the monthly schedule for May of activities at a community center called Gateway. It lists the dates, times, and descriptions of various weekly and daily events including drop-in hours, arts and crafts, creative writing, relaxation activities, and informal social meetups. Recurring weekly events include Thursday arts and crafts, Friday creative writing, and Monday drop-in hours, relaxation activities, and meetings. The schedule also notes that the first Monday is a bank holiday with no activities, and encourages participation in project planning meetings.
This one-day training program teaches the Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) suicide prevention method. QPR instructs people to recognize warning signs, offer hope, and refer individuals in crisis to help. The training aims to teach gatekeepers - those in a position to recognize a crisis - how to help prevent suicide. The document provides details on upcoming QPR training dates in Galway, Cork, and Dublin in April and May 2013. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion and spaces are limited, so early booking is encouraged.
This document provides an agenda for the "A perfect vision for Mental Health 2020" conference taking place on May 24th, 2013 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin Airport. The agenda includes opening addresses from EUFAMI and Irish officials, a plenary session on the European family/carer movement, a roundtable discussion, concurrent breakout sessions on topics like empowering families and communication/information, and a closing session with the release of the Dublin Declaration.
The document provides information about Gateway Project's April schedule and speaker. Opening hours will be reduced the first two Thursdays in April for staff training. There will be no member's meeting in April. The Local Employment Service will speak on April 15th about employment opportunities. The minutes from the March 11th member's meeting are also included, covering topics discussed such as a new member form, a potential extra day open at Gateway, and setting up a fishing group.
The document outlines a monthly schedule for April with various activities taking place each weekday, including drop-in hours, informal member meetups, arts and crafts, creative writing, relaxation sessions, and a pool competition. Drop-in hours are shorter the first week. Speakers from a local employment service will visit mid-month. Oliver D. will be meeting people at the informal Wednesday meetups in Rathmines.
The document announces a lecture on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to be given on February 20, 2013 from 7-8:30 pm at the main lecture theatre of St. Patrick's Hospital in Dublin. The lecture is part of a free lecture series hosted by OCD Ireland and is intended for mental health professionals, students, and interested members of the public. Attendees can earn 1.0 CPD credit. Transportation details to the hospital are provided.
The document announces a lecture on body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to be given on February 20, 2013 from 7-8:30 pm at the main lecture theatre of St. Patrick's Hospital in Dublin. The lecture is part of a free lecture series hosted by OCD Ireland and is intended for mental health professionals, students, and interested members of the public. Attendees can earn 1.0 CPD credit. Transportation details to the hospital are provided.
1. Conference programme 2012
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Rochestown PaRk hotel, coRk, thuRsday octobeR 25th 2012
2. About the conference About Respond!
Since Respond!’s foundation in Waterford City in 1982 it has In 2012, Respond! celebrates its establishment 30 years
expanded its remit right across Ireland. To date, Respond! has ago. since 1982 it has provided some 5,500 homes
provided some 5,500 dwellings for persons/families in need and nationwide.
have over 3,700 dwellings under our management in over 160 Respond! ! provides homes for traditional families, lone-parent
estates, including some 60 community buildings and over 30 families, older persons, homeless and disabled people. It
child-and-family centres. continues to manage and support some 4,000 homes
nationally.
In 2008, Respond! undertook a survey by Dr. Kieran McKeown
of Respond! households. to determine the level of well-being Respond! aims to:
among mothers and children. The findings of this study into the • Establish and maintain vibrant, socially integrated communities
well-being of mothers and children and the Slán Report (2007) rather than simply providing just shelter or accommodation
have major significance for health and social policy in this country
• Advance education among residents of our estates
if they are extrapolated across the whole social housing sector.
• Promote other charitable purposes beneficial to the community
Respond! is committed to highlighting the prevalence of mental • Prevent and relieve hardship and distress amongst those who
health illness amongst low income families. This one day are homeless and amongst those in need who are living in
Conference on the subject of Better Being and Mental Health adverse housing conditions
in Cork on Thursday, 25th October 2012 brings together leading Respond! believes in providing housing for social investment
mental health practitioners including Dr. Jim White from rather than financial profit. Therefore, we provide housing for
Glasgow, Professor Margaret Barry from NUIG and many others. some of the most vulnerable groups in society including those
who have lived for long periods in hostels, temporary and
Respond! does not have all the answers: but we have the insecure accommodation.
willingness to respond to new ways of competent community
intervention towards ‘Better Being’ for all. Do come and join
us at this thought provoking and forward thinking event in Cork
on the 25th October 2012.
3. Better Being: Promoting Well-being within Communities
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oPened by: JOHN BUTTIMER, loRd MayoR of coRk
9.00am Registration 11.30 Respond! Waterford Shadow Puppet
Theatre Group performance of
9.15 Conference Opening: “Loneliness”
Speaker: John Buttimer, Lord Mayor of Cork
11.45 New Ways of Responding to
9.30 Incidence of Mental Health Breakdown Mental Illness in the Community
among Low-income Families
The Stepped Care Model of Mental Health
• Respond! study Delivery
Dr.Kieran McKeown, Consultant Dr Jim White, NHS Glasgow
Mental Health and Building Resilience
• Slán Study, 2007 Ted Tierney, Mental Health Ireland
Prof. Mgt Barry, NUIG Headstrong and Jigsaw-Community
Services and Support
• Extrapolation across Social Housing
Sector Dr Joseph Duffy, HEADSTRONG
Fr Pat Cogan, Respond!
1.00 Lunch
11.15 Tea/Coffee 1.45 New Ways of Responding to Mental
Illness in the Community Continued
A Selection of key projects/best practice
in Cork including:
• Irish Advocacy Network
• Critical Voices Cork (UCC)
• West Cork Mental Health Services
• Others to be confirmed
3.00 Conclusion
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Tel: 0818 357901
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Accommodation
The Rochestown Park Hotel are offering a special Respond! Conference
Delegate rate for B&B. Single room €80 per night; Double room €85 per
night. Please quote the Respond! Conference when booking.
Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road , Douglas, Cork.
Tel: +353 21 489 0800 - E: res@rochestownpark.com