Suicide Archives - Page 2 of 3

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100th intervention by WMSAR volunteers

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June 19, 2016

**100th intervention by WMSAR volunteers** As volunteers prepared to stand down on their suicide prevention patrol last night, they observed a person climb over the railings on Rice Bridge. The land crews and the rescue boat proceeded to the person immediately. Contact was made with the individual who appeared very upset and confirmed that they felt suicidal. Gardai were notified and arrived on scene quickly, taking the person to safety shortly afterwards. Thank you to both members of the public who stopped their cars and rang 999.

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Operations continue tomorrow

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May 29, 2016

WMSAR volunteers have completed their third days searching in Fiddown for a missing person. Also present over the weekend were our colleagues from Carrick River Rescue and Kilkenny Civil Defense, as well as numerous local men and women who assisted. Thank you to An Garda Síochána and Irish Coast Guard. Operations continue tomorrow.

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Where there is help, there is Hope!!”

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May 7, 2016

Volunteer crews are gearing up for a second time this weekend after helping to marshal this mornings Darkness into Light in aid of Pieta House. Our crews will be out until the early hours of Sunday morning for our weekly Suicide Prevention Patrol. Stay Safe if you are out and about . Remember, If you, or someone you know is going through a tough time, there is help – just take a look at the following numbers Samaritans: 116 123 Console: 1800 247 247 Aware: 1890 303 302 Pieta House: 01 601 0000 Teen-Line Ireland: 1800 833 634 (for ages 13 to 19) Childline: 1800 66 66 66 (for under 18s) ‪#‎wherethereishelpthereishope‬

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PIETA HOUSE SOUTH EAST will be based in Waterford City

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PIETA HOUSE SOUTH EAST will be based in Waterford City Pieta House South East will be located at Waterside in Waterford City in the coming Months. The journey that started over 3 Years ago by members of the public and business people in the South East is nearing completion. A team of professionals took on the task of finding a location for Pieat House South East and they have worked very very hard over the past 15 months to find a suitable location. Massive work has been done byBookaroom Waterford, Purcell Properties, Sunlife FinancialWaterford,James Renolds Architectural & Planning Consultants, Frank Grogan Quantity Surveyor and Pieta House, Preventing Suicide and Self Harm in securing the premises. Since the start of Darkness into Light in Dungarvan in 2013 and Waterford City in 2014 the wheels have been in motion to bring PIETA HOUSE SOUTH EAST to Waterford City for people in need of Crisis intervention in relation to suicide and self-harm taking in Waterford, Ireland KILKENNYVisit Wexford Clonmel Carlow, Ireland Newross just to name a few. We can not forget the hard work that the committees from Darkness into Light do and a massive THANK YOU to you all ….. And the Biggest THANK YOU is to the Local people all over Ireland for donation to Pieta House no matter how big or how small. Waterford Marine Search and Rescue is delighted to be part of this success Waterford, Ireland smile emoticon Joan Freeman: Founder and former CEO Pieta House Our flagship fundraiser, the phenomenon that is Darkness Into Light, an event that is almost entirely organised by our amazing volunteers continues to go from strength to strength on May 7th it will celebrate its eighth birthday. It’s no coincidence that this unique event takes place just as we’re coming into summer and our spirits are being lifted. Well over a quarter of a million have woken in the small hours of the morning and taken part in Darkness Into Light to date, and this year it will touch the lives of thousands upon thousands in 100 plus venues across Ireland and internationally. One of our goals is to have a centre within 100km of every person in Ireland and we’re well on our way to achieving this. To help bring us closer to this important goal we have identified three areas most in need of our service -namely, the north west, the south east and the midlands Pieta House is coming to the South East.

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Wreath Lying Ceremony 10/09/2015

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January 18, 2016

Thank you to everyone who attended our wreath laying and service to mark World Suicide Prevention Week. WMSAR volunteers carried out a suicide prevention patrol last night for the Junior Cert results. During the night crew members spoke to one person experiencing suicidal thoughts who was subsequently assisted by Gardai. Teams maintain a presence on the Waterford’s quayside this evening.

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3 Separate Suicidal Incidents within Five Hours on Sunday Night 02/08/2015

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WMSAR volunteers had just started an additional suicide prevention patrol for the Bank Holiday weekend last night in very wet and windy conditions when they approached a female near the Rice Bridge area. The female told our volunteers that she intended to enter the water and take her life. Using their HSE and Samaritans training, crew members spoke to the female and prompted her to step away from the water’s edge.An Garda Síochána were alerted and arrived promptly, taking the person to safety. Volunteers were tasked by An Garda Siochana at 00:35 to be on the look out for a male believed to be experiencing suicidal feelings and who was at risk. Crews took a description and extra WMSAR volunteers and resources were drafted in to increase search effectiveness. The person was later located safe and well. Great work by Gardai and an excellent example of inter agency cooperation. Crews stood down at 03:30am after a hectic patrol. At 04:29, volunteers were tasked by Gardai to a report of a female on the wrong side of the quayside wall and very close to the water’s edge with the intention to end her life. 2 x WMSAR boats were immediately launched as well as a foot team who were on scene to support Gardai if required. Boat crews were also joined by WCRR at 05:30 and Waterford Ambulance Service was put on standby by Irish Coastguard MRCC. Thank you to all Emergency Services involved and to Irish Coast Guardfor coordinating an overseeing each incident. This just shows how much a 24/7 suicide crisis service is needed. Photo by Paddy Tubbritt.

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Incidents on patrol night 05/04/2015

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April 6, 2015

Very busy few days for WMSAR: Suicide prevention teams intervened with a female attempting to take her own life by drowning last night. This brings the number of incidents dealt with by WMSAR volunteers to 4 over the last 7 days here in Waterford City. Volunteers put their training into play and kept the female safe until Gardaí and Waterford Ambulance Service arrived and took the person to safety. Patrol teams also dealt with 1 other individual who required First Aid, again the person was assisted by Waterford Gardai and Waterford Ambulance Service. Great work by all the services. Are you, or someone you know, in crisis? In a crisis (when someone might harm themselves, harm someone else, or is vulnerable to suicide) it is important to get help as quickly as you can for yourself or the person you are concerned about. More information on services available can be found athttp://www.yourmentalhealth.ie/Supports-se?/Urgent-help.html

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Very busy time for WMSAR crews

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April 4, 2015

Today at 12:45 p.m, on 03/04/2015 a Waterford Marine Search and Rescue volunteer and members of the public assisted a person in a troubled state on the quayside of Waterford City. Our volunteer, trained in suicide prevention by the HSE, approached the individual who was attempting to climb over the railings and enter the water, talking him back to safety. Waterford An Garda S?och?na and Waterford Ambulance Service arrived promptly and the person was brought into care.Well done to ALL involved.