3Ts campaigns embrace our education, support and research values. We work with our charity partners, supporters, third level colleges and with other NGOs to raise awareness of mental health & suicide and to call for improved services and supports for those in crisis.
Some of our favourite activities involve working with young adults and our on-campus "Share the Load" activity is a great example. Our One Kind Word kicked off on the streets of Dublin just before the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Ireland. As the first lockdown progressed, kindness became a bye-word for the times and was never more important in day to day life and for our mental health.
For many years, we have called for a Suicide Prevention Authority, similar to the Road Safety Authority, to co-ordinate suicide prevention services, both statutory & voluntary, in Ireland. We also campaign for 24/7 Suicide Crisis Centres as a more suitable alternative to A&E for those experiencing suicidal ideation or other mental health crises.
Collaboration is key and we work in partnership with other charities and organisations. We are proud members of Mental Health Reform, Ireland's leading national coalition of organisations campaigning to transform mental health and well-being supports in Ireland. There is power in numbers and we are one of 70 member member organisations of Mental Health Reform campaigning and working towards a common goal, an Ireland with accessible, effective and inclusive mental health services and supports.
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A collaboration with Street Artist Will St Leger to highlight the difference a little kindness can have when we are struggling. Our One Kind Word Campaign kicked off just before the coronavirus pandemic hit our shores and kindness soon became a bye-word for the times.
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More people die by suicide in Ireland than die on our roads, yet suicide receives a fraction of funding compared to road safety. Just as the Road Safety Authority helped reduce road deaths, 3Ts believe a Suicide Prevention entity could provide a framework to help address suicide. Over 35,000 people signed our petition yet successive Governments have ignored our call. It's time for Government to listen to families, service-users, professionals, volunteers & NGOs.
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For someone in suicidal crisis, the quickest way to access professional help is via A&E. But busy emergency depts are not ideal when someone is at their most low & vulnerable. 3Ts campaign for a specialist mental health crisis units within or alongside A&Es.
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On-campus collaboration with 3rd level colleges to raise awareness of suicide & mental health and highlight supports. Watch our short video to hear what the students say about it. If you'd like to bring STL to your College, we'd love to hear from you.
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What do you do if you're concerned that someone you know is suicidal? What are the signs? How do you safely start a conversation about suicide and how can you get them the help they need? There are steps to follow. 3Steps sets out these steps in an easy-to-use guide.
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3Ts are members of Mental Health Reform, Ireland's leading national coalition of organisations campaigning to transform mental health & well-being supports in Ireland. Our common goal is an Ireland with accessible, effective & inclusive mental health services & supports.
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