Free Bereavement Support Service Taking Place In Laois

It is for those who have been bereaved or impacted by suicide.

An event bringing those impacted by suicide and bereavement together is taking place in Laois this evening.

The free support service gets underway at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise from 7:30pm until 9pm.

The aim is to raise awareness about suicide prevention and support, as well as offering advice and information to anyone affected. 

Speakers from Pieta House and the 'Healing Untold Grief Groups' will attend the event, as part of Connecting For Life, Ireland's national suicide prevention strategy.  

Resource Officer for suicide prevention with the HSE in Laois and Offaly, Josphine Rigney, says people can learn more about what options they have for support:

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