Happy Easter from Shine

Shine would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Easter 2022.

As we are approach the Easter weekend, we would like to remind people that while plans are being made to celebrate, the holiday times can be challenging for some. From monetary pressures, additional stress involved in planning or participating in social events, feelings of isolation or loneliness, or coping with a recent loss.

This Easter, we encourage everyone to look after your mental and emotional well-being and be aware of how our family and friends are coping.

For those struggling, tomorrow, we will share some tips on our social media that will hopefully help you better cope during this long weekend.

Shine and its services will be closed for Good Friday (15/04/2022) and Easter Monday (18/04/2022). Services will resume on Tuesday (19/04/2022).

Please refer to the following contact details if you or someone you know require urgent support over the long weekend;

Samaritans

Freephone 116 123
E-mail: jo@samaritans.ie

Pieta House

Freephone: 1800 247 247
Text Help to 51444

YourMentalHealth (information line is available 24/7)

1800 111 888

 

Shirley O’Regan, host of ‘Wellness Wednesday’ on West Limerick 102FM interviews CEO Nicola Byrne

This morning our CEO Nicola Byrne was in conversation with Shirley O’Regan, host of ‘Wellness Wednesday’ on WestLimerick102FM.

Nicola spoke about the work of Shine, highlighting how individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges can access help and support around their recovery both online and face to face. The conversation also focused on the importance of peer support which can be especially beneficial for family members/supporters of people with mental health challenges.

 

She also talked about the importance of self-care, and the impact of our education programmes See Change -The National Mental Health Stigma Reduction Partnership and Headline who support the media in responsible reporting of mental health and suicide.

 

To listen back visit here Wellness Wednesday on West Limerick 102FM with Shirley O’Regan

Shine Resource Centre Cork to host Weekly Relaxation Technique Workshops

DO YOU LIVE IN OR AROUND CORK CITY?

With the support of the Cork Education Training Board (CETB) we would like to invite you to join our weekly relaxation technique group at our Shine Resource Centre, Cork, starting Tuesdays, March 8th, 2.30 – 4.30pm

WHAT TO EXPECT:

This group aims to equip learners with self-help steps to reduce stress and increase relaxation. Learners will learn about, and practice various effective relaxation techniques that they can use to increase their personal wellness and ability to cope with life stressors.

 

HOW TO REGISTER: To book your place contact Tian on 0868525147 or email therbert@shine.ie by Friday, March 4th.

Places are limited and on a first come basis.

Shine Christmas Week Opening Hours

Shine services will operate as follows from the 21st -24th December

Regional Services 21st and 22nd December

Please contact Rachael Hughes on 086 0142112 or email east@shine.ie

Regional Services 23rd and 24th December

Please contact Patricia McKeever on 086 8525158

Resource Centres

Please contact:

  • Dublin 01 8601620
  • Cork 021 4226064
  • Waterford 051 852528
Counselling Services

Please email phil@shine.ie

Shine services and offices will re-open on Monday January 4th 2021.

If you need support in the meantime, please contact:

  • Samaritans – FREEPHONE 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.ie
  • FREE 24/7 Text Support Service – Text HELLO to 50808 or email hello@text50808
  • Pieta 24/7 FREE support for those in suicidal distress – call FREE 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444

Wishing you and yours a peaceful and healthy Christmas and New Year, From all at Shine