The BBC NI Community Life appeal featuring Action Mental Health was broadcast on Sunday – 3rd September – at 3.15pm on BBC One and was repeated on Monday at 11.50pm BBC One and Wednesday at 1pm on BBC Two.

The AMH Comms Team spent two full days with the BBC in our Fermanagh service filming a range of activities and interviewing lots of our clients from New Horizons, The Boost Project, The Men’s Shed and the Warrior Women project! We also filmed our MensSana team working with pupils from Holy Trinity Primary School and Enniskillen Royal Grammar School. Father Brian D’Arcy, a friend and supporter of AMH very kindly agreed to appear as our host.

If  you missed it or wish to see it again – here it is !!

AMH main TV appeal from Iain Webster on Vimeo.

Many thanks to everyone who took part and to the team in Fermanagh who were so welcoming.  Many thanks to the pupils and staff of Holy Trinity and the Enniskillen Royal Grammar School.

AMH is recruiting volunteers for the annual Granite Challenge taking place on Sunday 8 October.

The Granite Challenge is a 55 mile cycle starting in Downpatrick.

There are a number of volunteer roles available:

• Road marshalls, Downpatrick, 8.45 – 11.00am
• Tea stop volunteers, Spelga Dam, 9.00am – 3.00pm
• Registration volunteers, AMH New Horizons Downpatrick, 7.30 – 10.30am
• Lunch volunteers, AMH New Horizons Downpatrick, 10.00am – 4.00pm

If you’re interested contact our Fundraising Team, E: [email protected] or T: 028 9182 8494

Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual charity walk in aid of AMH New Horizons Newry & Mourne.

Thanks to all the stewards, sponsors and especially walkers of all ages.

The weather was favourable, the craic was good and the scenery along the Omeath to Carlingford Greenway breathtaking!

The team in Newry are delighted with the money raised from the walk – over £2,000 to date, with further sponsorship money to be added

Once again a big thank you from all at AMH New Horizons Newry & Mourne.

Reach new heights for Action Mental Health by signing up to Abseil Europa on 24 September.

Challenge yourself, or get together a group of friends to raise money to help AMH take action on mental health.

The abseil will take place at the Europa Hotel in Belfast from 9.00am.

Places filled up quickly last time so sign up today at www.amhabseil.eventbrite.co.uk

Registration is £30 and we ask that you raise a minimum £70 in sponsorship.

Register before  17 September.

For more information E: [email protected] or T: 028 9182 8494.

The Northern Area Mental Health Initiative is an innovative and exciting new project led by Cookstown and Western Shores Area Network (CWSAN), in partnership with Action Mental Health and Nexus NI, which will deliver free mental health awareness and resilience training, and internet safety, sexual abuse and exploitation education to children and young people aged 8 to 25 years, and their key contacts.

The Initiative is funded by the Northern Ireland Executive’s Social Investment Fund (SIF) for two years, until March 2019, and will be delivered across the Northern Social Investment Zone which broadly mirrors the Northern Health and Social Care Trust boundary.

Training on offer:

• Mental Health Awareness 8 – 11 years, 11 – 25 years
• Confidence Building & Self Esteem 11 – 25 years
• Exam Stress 11 – 25 years
• Body Image 11 – 25 years
• Bullying Awareness 11 – 25 years
• Personal Resilience 18+
• Internet Safety, Sexual Abuse & Exploitation Education 11 – 16, 16 – 25, 18 +

Target areas:

• Coleraine
• Newtownabbey
• Carrickfergus
• Ballymena
• Antrim
• Larne

For more information or to book training E: [email protected] or T: 028 9442 5356.

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Ian Creighton, Chairman of Enniskillen Round Table has nominated Action Mental Health as his chosen charity for his year as Chair.

Ian said, “Mental health is a topic that is very close to my heart and so it was an easy decision to decide to fundraise for Action Mental Health. They do great work across Northern Ireland and here in Enniskillen through their New Horizons service. We already have lots of activities planned for the year ahead which we encourage the public to get involved with.

“I would like to recognise the massive effort of Mark Edwards, a Round Table member who organised his annual football match on 16 July, through Blakes of the Hollow Bar in Enniskillen, with a fantastic £1,665 raised.

“On 9 September, 11 members of the Round Table will be taking part in Bray Hell and Back, Ireland’s toughest physical and mental endurance challenge. Over seven kilometres, challengers face man-made obstacles and the natural terrain to test their endurance.

“World Mental Health Day is on 10 October and we have several things planned for that week. A street collection is organised for 11 October, while a number of bands will be playing in Blakes of the Hollow on 13 October. The bands include Midnight Graffiti and The Hand Me Downs, with admission to the Live Lounge £5.00. I would like to thank the bands for volunteering their time on the night.

“We are also planning a bake sale and a table quiz at a later date. For details of the events go to www.facebook.com/EnniskillenRoundTable or to donate go to our Just Giving page.

Jonathan Smyth, Fundraising & Communications Manager, Action Mental Health said, “We are delighted that Ian and Enniskillen Round Table have chosen to support Action Mental Health. The funds they raise will go towards helping those who need it most. Support from organisations such as Round Table is vital in ensuring we can continue to change the lives of those living with mental ill-health as well as helping to build resilience in younger generations.”

Action Mental Health was in attendance at Belfast Pride on Saturday, walking in the parade and also providing information in the Recharge Zone at the Rainbow Project offices.

Keep up to date with all our events at www.facebook.com/AMHevents