Pieta House – Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide is a
focused, counselling service which is readily accessible to those in need.
“It is a first step in the development of what must become a national
service”, said Dr John Connolly – Secretary Irish Association of Suicidology.
“Pieta House – Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide is a well
thought out, well-researched project. It will grow and develop in the light
of what really helps and works in the therapy for people in need and in
despair who feel that they have been let down and forgotten in a changing
Ireland”, said Dr John Connolly.
Groundbreaking approach
Pieta House – Centre for the Prevention of Self-Harm or Suicide
psychotherapists offer a holistic solution and groundbreaking approach
involving daily, one-to-one counselling if necessary for the first week to
10 days. As the person improves, therapy is gradually reduced during the
next four to six weeks.
Our service is for people who have already attempted to take their lives and
also for people who have engaged in self-harming behaviors.
We identify reasons to live.
We address the growing problems of hopelessness and despair in our
community, which for some may lead to attempting suicide. Our aim is to move
the suicidal person away from ideas of suicide as quickly as possible.
Together, we identify reasons to live. We provide coping mechanisms for
people who are in crisis. Our intensive approach is remarkably effective.
For more info see:
www.pieta.ie
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