Local parents were more disappointed than the kids to finish up taking part in what we called the AMBER club. All have expressed how beneficial and impactful it has been, in regards their child’s ability to now manage big emotions, self regulate and being instrumental in continuing to develop resilience and awareness of mental health.
Here’s a little snapshot of some of the wonderful moments captured and activities they took part in over the last couple months
Creggan Neighbourhood arts association continue to meet at the Old Library Trust on a regular basis and we thought we would take time to showcase some of their amazing talents and artwork over recent times.
The Old Library Trust, as part of their Community in Transition Project hosted an event at Sean Dolans GAC that brought the conversation of addiction to the forefront with established sportsperson, former Gaelic player, Oisin McConville who shared his experience of addiction.
Following on from last year’s successful event in highlighting the impact of addiction, the Old Library Trust aimed this year’s event to connect and raise awareness with the youth and invited the senior pupils of local secondary schools and further education to attend Wednesday’s event.
Both the Old Library Trust and Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum were delighted to see the event received so well, by local schools Foyle College Senior School, St Cecilia’s College, Oak Grove, St Joseph’s Boys Schools, and the Steven Gerrard Academy.
Speaking at event, Project coordinator said, – The importance of these events is that they will provide a safe environment to openly discuss and listen to the impact that poor mental health and addiction can have on an individual’s life and by doing so we can provide an opportunity for people to seek support.
The project, was part of a health and wellbeing initiative led by the Old Library Trust’s Healthy Living Centre in Creggan, partnered, and supported by the Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and funded by the Executive Office’s ‘Communities in Transition’ project.
The initiative aims to support communities to become more resilient by addressing a key issue associated with poor physical and mental health – Addiction – an issue that has been highlighted within the local area with negative impacts on individuals and families.
Students from the Steven Gerrard Foundation pictured at Wednesday’s Old Library Trust ‘Oisin McConville Tells His Story’ event in Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan. On right is Oisin McConville, an Irish former Gaelic footballer. who starred for Armagh. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)Students from the St. Cecilia’s College, Derry, pictured at Wednesday’s Old Library Trust ‘Oisin McConville Tells His Story’ event in Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan. On right is Oisin McConville, an Irish former Gaelic footballer. who starred for Armagh. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)Students from Foyle College, Derry, pictured at Wednesday’s Old Library Trust ‘Oisin McConville Tells His Story’ event in Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan. On right is Oisin McConville, an Irish former Gaelic footballer. who starred for Armagh.Students from St. Joseph’s Boys School, Derry, pictured at Wednesday’s Old Library Trust ‘Oisin McConville Tells His Story’ event in Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan. On right is Oisin McConville, an Irish former Gaelic footballer. who starred for Armagh.Mr. John Harkin, Acting Principal, Oakgrove Integrated College, pictured with some of his students at Wednesday’s Old Library Trust ‘Oisin McConville Tells His Story’ event in Sean Dolan’s GAC, Creggan. On left is Oisin McConville, an Irish former Gaelic footballer. who starred for Armagh, and on right, George McGowan, Project Director, Old Library Trust, event organisers. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Well done to our family support coordinator Sharon Doherty who recently took time away to improve her knowledge, understanding and skillset when dealing with issues for families that included trauma, mental health, resilience and hope.
These courses will allow us to continue to provide informed, up to date advice and relevant support to families on issues of Mental Health, Addiction, trauma, resilience and hope
Staff from the Old Library Trust in Creggan have successfully completed their Disability Awareness Training Day at with healthy living centre with facilitators from the @cedarfoundation
Well done everyone & THANK YOU to the Cedar Foundation
This will open up our knowledge & understanding & help us to better support those living within our community that have a disability.
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A well over due Christmas Celebration for our Step Forward Long Term Conditions management programme. Our Annual celebration has been missed the past two years due to Covid restrictions, leaving everyone excited for good food, music and laughs. It is an important part of our Long term conditions management programme to encourage connections and include celebrations as part of our holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Please contact Jonathan or Pete to find out more
