We are bereaved by suicide & here to help you as a lived experience support group
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🆕 We visited Inverness to meet some of the key public sector organisations and charities who are Creating Hope Together to prevent suicide.
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John Gibson is walking the length of the UK to "get a million talking about suicide"
He leaves Inverness on Saturday at 9am from The Town House.
If you would like to join in supporting him please come along.
Here is Johns story:
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Our monthly meeting in Aviemore is tomorrow, Tuesday 16th August 6pm to 7.45pm at The Community Centre.
A great day out on Saturday at Balblair Distillery, James' sons Cooper and Oscar dipped into the raffle which managed to raise 700 pounds for James Support Group 👏👏👏brilliant place and lovely people.
Why is it OK not to be OK?
Because help is out there, and if you acknowledge that you're not OK, you can reach out for help and support.
James Support Group 24/7 helpline 07563572471
Samaritans 24/7 Helpline 116123
Don't suffer alone, reach out.
"It's OK not to be OK"
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Please click this link and find out more about "Polly's 8 Year Clear Walk" , all fundraising is for James Support Group and we are very grateful. Please share and support this. 💙💙
This book is a great help if you are bereaved by suicide, we have them to give out to the meetings, but if you don't usually attend we can post a copy out. Just send your details either by message on socials or from this email:
support@jamessupportgroup.com
We do provide support in group meetings, or one to one sessions, there is a 24/7 helpline: 07563572471 and we also provide a device loan service for zoom meetings.
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And remember, "it's OK to not be OK"
The first of our monthly meetings in Invergordon is tomorrow, Thursday 23 June at St.Josephs church, High st. From 6pm to 7:45pm.
This can benefit if your affected by suicide or have suicidal thoughts. All is welcome.
Our group has expanded on Facebook, reaching 500 members, and of course is 'bitter sweet'.
It is great that the group is growing, but awful that suicide is affecting so many.
Please help us to raise awareness of the support we provide. Share, Comment, and spread the word.
Just a reminder that it is OK to NOT be OK, our mental health is important and it is OK to speak up about it. We have a 24/7 helpline, please ring or message if you want to talk. 07563572471
Affected by Suicide/have suicidal thoughts?
Our monthly meeting is tonight at Nairn Community Centre, King st. from 6pm to 7.45pm
It's free & you don't have to speak, it's ok to just listen & we will meet you beforehand to chat & walk in together if you want.
We have an active Facebook page, and monthly meetings in Inverness, Dingwall, Invergordon, Thurso, Nairn, Aviemore & Elgin.
Check our Facebook & Web pages for full details