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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – Southern Trust Area

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Action Mental Health flyer promoting free ASIST training funded by SHSCT Protect Life Strategy. Two-day workshop on suicide intervention skills for caregivers and those supporting people at risk. Dates: 2–3 December 2025, 9:30 am–4:30 pm, Clan Na Gael, Lurgan. Attendance both days required. Contact wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book.

 

This two-day intensive workshop is aimed at preventing the immediate risk of suicide.  The programme teaches Suicide First Aid skills to anyone who may come into contact with a person at risk.

This course is fully funded through SHSCT Protect Life Strategy Fund, there is no cost to participants, however we do ask that you ensure you can attend both dates before applying, as places are limited.

Dates: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (registration from 9:15am each day)
Venue: Clan Na Gael, Francis Street, Lurgan, BT66 6DN

Note: this training is open to individuals/small groups within the Southern Trust area only

For further information or to reserve a place contact wellbeing@amh.org.uk

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Connect North Library Drop in Sessions: November & December 2025 (Northern HSC Trust Area)

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Promotional banner for Connect North, a community wellbeing initiative. The banner features the Connect North logo—a stylized tree with colorful leaves—and the Libraries NI logo. It includes the tagline ‘Your Pathway to Wellbeing’ and invites people to attend drop-in sessions. The message highlights that Connect North helps individuals access practical, social, and emotional support services within their community

Whether you need advice, resources, or community connections, Connect North is here to help you access the services you need.

In partnership with Libraries NI, Drop-In sessions are hosted in libraries across the Northern Trust.

No appointment needed—just drop in!

 Upcoming Drop-ins: –

At each Drop-In session, you can:

  • Chat with a Connect North Link Worker
  • Learn about local groups, services & events
  • Access support and information in a friendly, informal setting

 Full list of locations & times: https://www.northerntrust.hscni.net/…/connect-north…/

 

To learn more about Connect North or how to refer someone:

Contact: connectnorth@northerntrust.hscni.net

www.connectnorth.co.uk

X @connectnorthSP

 

Issue 157 – Southern Area FYI – 6 November 2025

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Welcome to Issue 157 of our fortnightly newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A graphic for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” newsletter. At the top left, a blue banner with white text reads “SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS” with two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo and tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with the words “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. Below the tablet, green text reads “ISSUE 157” and purple text below says “6th November 2025.” The right side features a grid of purple and green squares with icons: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark

A graphic for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” newsletter. At the top left, a blue banner with white text reads “SOUTHERN AREA LOCALITY PLANNING GROUPS” with two blue arrows pointing right. The top right displays the CYPSP logo and tagline “Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership.” On the left side, a hand holds a tablet showing a circular logo with the words “FYI For Your Information” in purple and green. Below the tablet, green text reads “ISSUE 157” and purple text below says “6th November 2025.” The right side features a grid of purple and green squares with icons: an envelope with an @ symbol, a telephone handset, a globe, and a person with a checkmark

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(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

Thanks, as always, for your submissions for this new edition of ‘FYI’: more opportunities, activities, programmes and support for children, young people, parents and families.

Why not come to one of our 6 Locality Planning Groups in the Southern Area to share your information directly with practitioners across the area in Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Dungannon, Newry & Mourne and South Armagh?  Drop us a line and we’ll explain how you can do this and the benefits of doing so to you, your organisations and the families with whom you work.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 6th November 2025

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A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 06/11/25” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust at the top. The main content announces the Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme for 2026–27. It explains that grants are awarded to voluntary and community sector organisations contributing to departmental strategic outcomes, including:Public health and reducing health inequalities. Supporting adults, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, to live independently and inclusively. Supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, and their families. Improving mental health and wellbeing of the population. The image includes a Department of Health logo, a link to the scheme details, and an email address for sharing information: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 06/11/25” with logos for CYPSP and Belfast Health and Social Care Trust at the top. The main content announces the Department of Health’s Core Grant Funding Scheme for 2026–27. It explains that grants are awarded to voluntary and community sector organisations contributing to departmental strategic outcomes, including: Public health and reducing health inequalities. Supporting adults, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, to live independently and inclusively. Supporting children and young people, including those with disabilities and vulnerabilities, and their families. Improving mental health and wellbeing of the population. The image includes a Department of Health logo, a link to the scheme details, and an email address for sharing information: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

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(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device.  Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears)

If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

A Man for All Reasons Workshop

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This workshop will explore the barriers, myths, challenges and opportunities to build a more gender balanced Early Years, Education and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. 

Please click on the link to book a place: A Man for All Reasons – CCP Event

Promotional poster for an event titled “A Man for All Reasons” scheduled for 27th November 2025 at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The poster features a header with logos for Children’s Services Planning and Men in Childcare. Below the title, the text explains that the workshop will explore barriers, myths, challenges, and opportunities to build a more gender-balanced Early Years, Education, and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. It mentions keynote speakers and panel members sharing good practice examples, recruitment strategies, and creating supportive environments. A sidebar lists speaker topics: “Who Dares Wins” Kenny Spence, “Where are all the men?” Shane Murphy, “Why men matter” Shane Murphy, “Fatherhood and Foundations” Darren Beggs, and “It’s men’s work too!” Francis Loye. The bottom section highlights the target audience: senior practitioners, managers, policy leads, employers, and others interested in the sector. A booking link is provided in blue text at the bottom

Promotional poster for an event titled “A Man for All Reasons” scheduled for 27th November 2025 at Dunadry Hotel, Antrim, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The poster features a header with logos for Children’s Services Planning and Men in Childcare. Below the title, the text explains that the workshop will explore barriers, myths, challenges, and opportunities to build a more gender-balanced Early Years, Education, and Childcare workforce in Northern Ireland. It mentions keynote speakers and panel members sharing good practice examples, recruitment strategies, and creating supportive environments. A sidebar lists speaker topics: “Who Dares Wins” Kenny Spence, “Where are all the men?” Shane Murphy, “Why men matter” Shane Murphy, “Fatherhood and Foundations” Darren Beggs, and “It’s men’s work too!” Francis Loye. The bottom section highlights the target audience: senior practitioners, managers, policy leads, employers, and others interested in the sector. A booking link is provided in blue text at the bottom

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