Family Ministry

Living Links, Limerick
Providing practical support help and Advice to persons bereaved by suicide

A suicide outreach support person is available to help and support individuals.

Call: Patricia on 087 77 99 84 27 between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m

A nine week ‘Healing programme’ is offered twice a year. This is an opportunity

to help those who have experienced a death by suicide find healing & support in a

safe & caring environment. It also provides information concerning suicide bereavement,

and a forum whereby families bereaved by suicide meet with others who

have had a similar experience.

An information evening for the Spring program will be held in the Pastoral Centre, for information please contact the centre at
061-400133

A support group for those bereaved by suicide is held on the second Wednesday of each month in the Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre, at 7:30pm.

 

Rainbows

Rainbows is a peer-support program for children or teenagers who are experiencing life-altering loss (bereavement, parental separation etc). It is not counselling or therapy, but an opportunity for children or teenagers to work through the normal process of grief. We are committed to training and supporting local Rainbows groups across the county and city.

Rainbows Facilitator Training

The following training and support is offered to the current Rainbows sites across Limerick city and county. Usual criteria apply. Schools, parishes or community groups interested in offering Rainbows are asked to call Noirin on 061 400133 to arrange a meeting.

  • Rainbows Facilitators Information night:

  • Date: Wednesday, 23 rd January

  • Venue: Pastoral Centre, Denmark Street   

  • Time: 7.30-9.30 p.m

 

Rainbow’s Facilitators Training:

  • Date: Fri 1 st/Sat 2 nd February    

  • Venue: Pastoral Centre, Denmark Street

  • Time: To Be Confirmed

 

Rainbows Coordinators:

  • Date: Monday, February 25 th       

  • Venue: Pastoral Centre, Denmark Street

  • Time: To Be Confirmed

Places must be booked in writing in advance for all Rainbows training programs.

 

Rainbows Gathering

An evening for facilitators & co-ordinators, an opportunity for renewal and a chance to meet other Rainbows groups. Booking in advance is essential.   

  • Date: Monday, 21 st April 2008.

  • Time: 7.30 – 9.00pm

  • Venue: Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre

 
Phone: 061-400 133, Fax: 061-400 601, Email: ldpc@eircom.net
 

Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre, St. Michael’s Courtyard, Denmark Street, Limerick

Diocese of Limerick