Connect, Care & Share Event

Derry Healthy Cities

Cost: Free

The Families Voices Forum are hosting a free event in support of anyone whose lives have been touched by suicide. The morning will be a mix of information, short talks, an inspirational speaker and a choice of workshops, followed by lunch.

The Families Voices Forum invites you to spend a day with them on a free ‘Connect, Care & Share’ event at

The Junction, Dungannon on Friday 14th October

9.30am-1.30pm (Hot lunch & dessert provided)

Special Guest Speaker: Christy Kenneally, Irish Author, Lecturer & Social Activist

This is an opportunity to participate in a shared, hope-driven experience for families and friends in the community whose lives have been touched by suicide. The day will be an opportunity to see what support is available across the region, to discover new self-care techniques that build resilience and to be inspired by hearing stories of how families have survived their loss. . We are proud to present our special guest speaker Mr Christy Kenneally who will be doing an inspirational talk during the day in support of families across the region.

To reserve your place on this free event, please email [email protected] or Tel 028 7161 1384

Transport will be provided from a pick up point in each region where required – please state on booking.

The event will reflect the Take 5 campaign to improve wellbeing:

Connect…..by coming together as a group of people to share a variety of experiences & to meet others who truly understand bereavement grief throughout the day, providing hope for a meaningful future beyond grief.

Be Active…..by participating in our workshops to look at how our physical health affects our emotional health & how little changes can make a big difference to how you feel.

Take Notice…..of the local artists displaying work reflecting their own journey of recovery through mental health trauma. & listen to personal stories of surviving bereavement by suicide which will inspire you with hope.

Keep Learning…..about new ways of finding support in your local community by meeting a variety of groups & support services & by discovering self-care techniques that can help personal healing occur and resilience grow.

Give…..yourself a little time to support your own health and healing in your own life. Your needs are important too & can often be overlooked in grief as we try to be strong for others on their journeys.