West Be Well

We've updated our Numbers If You Need Them poster. One of our key resources - this poster features a comprehensive list of 24 hour services and supports for mental health-related issues and concerns: For more see the link below and in our stories: westbewell.ie/wp-content/upl…

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is inviting stakeholders and organisations to share their opinions in relation to a planned new community and voluntary sector support strategy: westbewell.ie/2025/07/24/con…

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) programme will run in ATU Galway on August 21 and 22 next. This two-day intensive workshop helps caregivers recognize the immediate risk of suicide and learn how to intervene effectively: westbewell.ie/2025/07/21/app…

Participants are being sought for an upcoming study entitled, "Co-Producing Safety Planning Resources for Young People". For more information on how to take part please follow the link below: westbewell.ie/2025/07/21/stu…

RESOURCE ALERT: The @GalwayRCC offers face-to-face counselling, support, advocacy and information to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse. You can access full details of all of the centre's services here: westbewell.ie/2025/07/16/gal…

If you are bereaved by suicide, whether recently or many years ago, HUGG the national suicide bereavement charity, warmly invites you to attend a FREE creative workshop on Saturday August 30th from 10.45am to 1pm, Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick: westbewell.ie/2025/07/16/hug…

Young Travellers throughout the west of Ireland are invited to join actor and activist, Johnny Connors, for an open discussion about cyberbullying in Galway city on July 21 next. Get the full details via the link below: westbewell.ie/2025/07/16/cyb…

Led by trained volunteers with a lived experience of suicide loss, the new HUGG pop-up café in Galway offers a safe, non-judgmental space for social connection, mutual support and shared understanding for anyone bereaved as a result of suicide: westbewell.ie/2025/07/13/hug…

The HSE Health & Wellbeing unit  has published its latest newsletter, featuring lots of content that will be of interest to men, in particular, including tips for men's health, a new resource for new fathers and details of a healthy masculinity podcast: westbewell.ie/2025/07/08/jul…

NEW RESOURCE: "Suicide Prevention in the Workplace - A Guide for Employers" was compiled by the @NOSPIreland to provide practical information to build the capacity of workplaces to respond to people experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours: westbewell.ie/2025/07/03/sui…

NEWNESS! One of the latest additions to the West Be Well website is an Infant Mental Health Resources page with lots of helpful information on infant mental health as well as how new parents can mind their own wellbeing. You can visit the page here: westbewell.ie/service-resour…

HUGG - Ireland's national suicide bereavement organisation - have a suicide bereavement support group in Athlone. The monthly support group meets on Tuesday evenings, 7.30 to 9.30pm. Find out more here: westbewell.ie/2025/07/02/fre…

The July 2025 edition of the Healthy Galway County newsletter has just been published. Healthy Galway County supports creating a community where everyone can enjoy physical and mental wellbeing. Access the newsletter here: westbewell.ie/2025/07/01/hea…

LEARN MORE: While there are benefits to using social media, there can also be harmful effects. The HSE has created some helpful guides on how to communicate about suicide and self-harm safely and sensitively on social media. Access the guides here: westbewell.ie/2025/07/01/com…

The launch date has been set for the 2025 Green Ribbon mental health awareness campaign and businesses and organisations across the country are being urged to get involved. Find out more and how you can support the campaign here: westbewell.ie/2025/06/26/lau…

Raising tweens and teens in today’s digital world ​is far from easy. ​But you’re not alone. Join ​other parents and guardians with CyberSafeKids trainers for an online chat about digital parenting tomorrow, Thursday, June 26. For more see: westbewell.ie/2025/06/25/lun…

Galway City and County Older People’s Council (OPCs) Summer Newsletter has been published. The newsletter features details of all the wonderful actions of the OPCs over the last few months. Get the full details here: westbewell.ie/2025/06/23/sum…

A calendar of suicide prevention training programmes for Galway, Mayo and Roscommon for Q3 and Q4 of 2025 has now been published. You can read the full details and book places on any of the FREE courses on offer via this link: westbewell.ie/2025/06/19/upc… #suicidprevention2025

The last @AnamCaraSupport meeting for bereaved parents in Co Mayo before the summer break will take place on Tuesday, June 24 at 7.30pm These peer group meetings offer a space of compassion and understanding for those grieving their child - at any stage: westbewell.ie/2025/06/17/ana…