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THURSDAY, 3RD OCTOBERSAFETALKDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Borris-in-OssoryA suicide alertness skills programme toprepare participants to identify personswho may be having thoughts of suicide andto then connect them to the appropriateresources and supports.10am – 1pmSt. Canice’s Hall, Borris-in-OssoryJosephine Rigney, HSE Suicide PreventionResource OfficerContact: Josephine Rigney on 086 815 7850Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeEnhancing Men’s Mental Health RathdowneyDetails: Workshop focusing on issues for menTime: 10am – 12.30pmVenue: Rathdowney Mens Shed, RathdowneyFacilitator: Finola Colgan, Mental Health IrelandContact: Pat Ryan, Rathdowney Men’s Shed at 087259 0504 or Storm Powell, Laois PartnershipCompany on 087 177 5729Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone welcomeThe Power of Words – Healthy Reading at yourlocal Library’MountmellickDetails:Time:Venue:Facilitator:Laois Libraries have a selection of booksthat can help you cope with everydaystresses and tap into your own skills anddevelop new ones. This talk explains how.11am – 12 noonMountmellick LibraryBernie Foran, Librarian / Breda Connell,Laois County CouncilContact: Mountmellick Library on 057 86 44572Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone WelcomeCaring for Carers WorkshopAbbeyleixDetails: Workshop tailored to meet the need ofcarers.Time: 7.30pm – 10pmVenue: Respond Community Centre, Gort na nOir,AbbeyleixFacilitators: Finola Colgan, Mental Health IrelandContact: Michael Gorman, Laois Down SyndromeAssociation on 086 8064135 or Storm Powell,Laois Partnership Company on 087 177 5729Pre Book: Booking not necessary. Everyone Welcome