'It makes the hair stand on the back of your neck,' says The Hub's founder Carol Doey ahead of the annual mental health fundraiser on May 6 sp ElectricIreland
Over the last 10 years, The Hub BT80 has become a vital mental health resource for the Cookstown area. It exists for anyone who might need it – a warm, friendly spot for a cup of tea, a place to find some friendly faces if you’re feeling lonely, somewhere to access support and counselling, and a whole lot more.
Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now The Hub BT80 is volunteer-run, apart from just two part-time paid staff, but crucially it employs professional counsellors to work with people in crisis. “I never felt I belonged, and I didn't want people to feel like me,” says Carol. “We wanted to open a place with a fire and a nice warm welcome, that people could start to belong to.Carol lists a number of issues that she and her volunteers in Cookstown deal with – the cost of living is a big one, and so is rural isolation.
“I hate to see people with pain and thinking, 'I can't figure this out, what am I going to do?'. That really upsets me, but I've learned not to get upset about that now. “They get therapy, they get reflexology or a massage,” says Carol. “If we don't have room here, and if people are looking for counsellors, we always refer them on - normally to S.T.E.P.S. in Draperstown.”
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Helen Flanagan is NOT back together with Scott - after asking pal Carol Vorderman for relationship adviceHELEN Flanagan made her final decision about her relationship with Scott Sinclair after seeking advice from celeb pal Carol Vorderman. It was reported earlier this month that Helen, 32, and Scott, …
Lire la suite »
Howzat: Shropshire women's cricket gets dedicated hub, breathing new life into village groundA hub for Shropshire Women's Cricket has been officially unveiled in the county.
Lire la suite »