Laois urged to open SOSAD mental health drop-in centre
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A drop-in centre for people experiencing suicidal thoughts and mental health problems, is being proposed for Laois.
Portlaoise Cllr Noel Tuohy says there is a chance with the SoSad charity to do what they failed to do with Pieta House and have a Laois premises.
He tabled a motion to the April meeting of Portlaoise Municipal District, asking Laois County Council to support and help in anyway possible, the opening and operation of a SoSad centre in Portlaoise. We need to grab this with both hands, if the council can provide accommodation. We are a growing town and we have problems. We haven t a place, there is no-where to go for someone feeling depressed. These counsellors will provide a free service. There is fundraising going on here, it should be ringfenced for Laois, it is badly needed. It is important that the council provides funding or better still accommodation, Cllr Tuohy said.
Fabulous Laois talent features during the 12 Days of Christmas in Portlaoise
Dunamaise Arts Centre goes online wiith Live Shows
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Jingle all the way with Dunamaise Arts Centre team who are delighted to share some Christmas cheer from their stage to your homes until they can open their doors and welcome back audiences to celebrate the arts in full once again.
The arts centre has launched their ‘12 Days of Christmas’ celebration, taking place from December 10 to 22.
The festive seson festival features exclusive Christmas carols which can be viewed on their social media and on their Dunamaise on Air Vimeo channel. MORE BELOW PICTURE.