Shine A Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness

Home
Ireland
Cork
Shine A Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness

Su***de Awareness & Prevention, and the promotion of Positive Mental Health CLG

Shine A Light is made up of several highly motivated local people and representatives of both statutory and voluntary services. The establishment of Shine a Light for those involved represents a movement toward promotion of speaking openly and directly about su***de and related issues. The main aim of the group is to continually work toward lowering the incidence of su***de in the communities repr

esented and increase awareness around mental health and su***de. It is the core belief of Shine a Light that community groups have a vital role to play in su***de prevention work and that it is simply not possible to progress any national level agenda without strong community engagement and active support. Since its establishment Shine a Light Su***de Awareness Group has been continually growing and expanding while looking at ways of building supports which are easy to access and are affordable to the communities it serves. Shine a Light Su***de and Mental Health Awareness CLG provide the following local services:
counselling at Low cost ; through the Coisceim Counselling service, provision of SafeTALK and ASIST Su***de Awareness Training, the rolling out of bereavement support groups in communities and sign posting people to supports offered by other organisations. Ongoing promotion of positive mental health in the community through the use of information wallet cards, posters and leaflets.

19/08/2026

A massive thank you and congratulations to the wonderful Aer Lingus staff at Cork Airport who recently took on the Cork City 10K in support of three very worthy causes.

The team laced up their runners to raise funds for Shine A Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness, Breast Cancer Ireland and Focus Ireland.

And what an incredible success it was!

Not only did the crew complete the 10K, but together they raised a fantastic €2,560 (and counting!) for the three charities.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took part, donated and supported the fundraiser.

We are incredibly grateful to the Aer Lingus Cork team for choosing to support us alongside Breast Cancer Ireland and Focus Ireland.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved on a brilliant achievement, and thank you for your fantastic support!

13/08/2026

RIDE & SHINE IS BACK! 💜

After the huge success of last year, we’re delighted to be back at Dunnes Stores, Bishopstown Court on Bandon Road on Friday 28th & Saturday 29th August for another Ride & Shine weekend!

Last year, thanks to the incredible support of everyone who got involved, we raised a massive €5,800 for Shine a Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness. We’re hoping to make this year another powerful weekend and we’d love to have you involved!

We’re delighted to be teaming up once again with Diane and the fantastic crew at who’ll be helping us keep those bikes moving throughout the weekend.

Could you spare just ONE HOUR?

We’re looking for volunteers to:
Jump on a bike and cycle for an hour
Help out at one of our information stands
Chat, raise awareness and have some fun

If you’d like to volunteer for an hour on either day, we’d be so grateful. Just email [email protected] and let us know you’re up for it.

Please share and help us spread the word. We look forward to seeing everyone at Dunnes Stores, Bishopstown Court! 💜

***deandmentalhealthawareness

12/08/2026

The Substance Use Issues and Community Work Course 26/27 [QQ1 Level 5 - evening course] is now open for application.
This 20 week, evening course is delivered in collaboration with the Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus, is funded by the HSE South West and supported Cork City Partnership
Students who complete The Substance Use Issues & Community Work Course will receive a QQI Level 5 Component Certificate.
The Substance Use Issues & Community Work 2026 /27 Course is designed to promote good practice among those who work either in a paid or voluntary capacity with young people and communities who are affected by various issues.
Entry Requirements – Applicants Must:
Be 21 or over (Jan 2026).
Send the SUI & CW Course 26 – 27 application form to Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership by Friday 28th August 2026.
Attend a pre-entry information session Tuesday 8th September 2026 (evening).
Attend a pre- arranged online interview on Tuesday 15th September 2026 (day).
Have Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and good computer skills. Applicants are also expected to be active participants in the community in either a voluntary or work capacity.
For further information on any of the above or to request an application form contact: Jacqueline Daly, Cork City Partnership on (021) 430 2310 / 087 – 1962030 or email: [email protected]
Or to download the application form and course brochure go to:
https://corkcitypartnership.ie/.../the-substance-use.../

26/07/2026

Some of our volunteers had a fantastic day at Páirc Uí Chaoimh yesterday for the Gaelic4Mothers&Others Festival of Football & Wellbeing Day.

It was great to be invited along with other mental health services from across Cork as part of the Wellbeing Wing, supporting such a positive, fun-filled event.

A big thank you to everyone involved! 💜

16/06/2026

Community, conversation, and a rare bit of Irish sunshine!
A day well spent in the city centre last Saturday 💜

The push continues to encourage everyone to vote for Shine A Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness in the AIB Community Fund where we are in with a chance of receiving a €20,000 grant.

To nominate simply follow these steps:

• Go to: https://aib.ie/community-fund
• Enter our Registered Charity Number: 20206589
• Location: Munster
• Theme: Other

Every vote makes a difference and would mean a great deal to us.
Thank you for your support.

***deandmentalhealthawareness

15/06/2026

On Friday, June 5th, Shine A Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness was proud to spend the day at Blackpool Shopping Centre, engaging with members of the community and raising awareness around su***de and mental health.

Throughout the day, our volunteers met with individuals, families, local organisations and businesses, providing information about the supports available and the work we do across Cork. We were delighted by the positive response from the public and grateful to everyone who took the time to visit our stand.

We were also encouraged by the fantastic support shown for our nomination in the AIB Community Fund. The response from the community has been incredible, and we would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to nominate Shine A Light.

If you haven’t yet cast your nomination, there’s still time before the closing date this Friday, 19th June.
You can nominate Shine A Light through the following link:

https://aib.ie/personal-forms/community-fund using our charity number 20206589.

Every nomination is greatly appreciated and helps support the work we do across Cork.

A special thank you to Blackpool Shopping Centre for hosting us. We look forward to returning again soon!

14/06/2026

We need your help! 💜

Shine A Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness has been nominated for the AIB Community Fund, and your nomination could help us secure a €20,000 donation to continue providing low-cost counselling, community workshops, and su***de bereavement & mental health support in Cork.

It only takes a minute to nominate us!

Go to: https://aib.ie/community-fund

Enter our Registered Charity Number: 20206589

Nominations close on June 19th (we don't have much time!)

Every nomination helps us continue spreading hope, support, and awareness in Cork.

13/06/2026

We will be here until 2:30pm today. If anyone is around town - come on over and say hello 👋🏽
📍 Grand Parade, Cork City

05/06/2026

💜 SHINE A LIGHT AT BLACKPOOL 💜

Shine A Light Su***de & Mental Health Awareness will be at Blackpool Shopping Centre from 10am to 6pm today Friday 5th June.

You're welcome to stop by for a chat with our volunteers. Whether you’re looking for information on low cost counselling services, support around mental health, or simply want to learn more about the work we do! We look forward to meeting you on the day!

We would also love to invite local businesses to come and take a photo with us to show support for su***de and mental health awareness in our community 💜

"Talking is a sign of strength, not weakness"

03/06/2026

Tonight was all about Lauren 💜

A room filled with love, friendship, support and hope as we celebrated the launch of Lauren's book, A Quick Goodbye.

We are so incredibly proud of our Vice Chairperson, Lauren Golden. Her kindness, compassion and beautiful energy are at the heart of everything she does, and seeing so many people come together to support her tonight was truly special.

Congratulations, Lauren. We couldn't be prouder ✨

Address

Unit M, Northside For Business Campus, Ballyvolane
Cork
T23AVY7

Website

https://shinealightcork.ie/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Shine A Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organisation

Send a message to Shine A Light Suicide & Mental Health Awareness:

Want your organisation to be the top-listed Non Profit Organisation in Cork?