Connecting for Life is Ireland's National strategy to reduce suicide from 2015-2020.
One of the actions is to develop action plans for each region based on their needs.
A series of 5 public meeting are taking place in Carlow this month as a result.
The first is today at 10am to 12 noon in the Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre.
Tracy Nugent is resource officer for suicide prevention for the south east region - she told Beat News, "our plan is that as many people as possible will turn up - anybody can come.
If you're working in an agency that has a remit around mental health or suicide prevention.
If you're living in a community where mental health and suicide prevention might be a priority for you.
If you're an individual who has an interest in the whole area of suicide prevention and mental health - everybody's welcome."
Details for each of the public meetings are as follows:
Tuesday, January 17th 10 am to 12 noon: Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre
Wednesday, January 18th 2 to 4 pm: Teach Brìd, Tullow
Wednesday, January 18th 7.30 to 9.30 pm: The Vocational School, Borris
Wednesday, January 25th 7.30 to 9.30 pm: The Cathedral Parish Centre, Carlow
Thursday, January 26th 7.30 to 9.30 pm: Colàiste Eoin, Hacketstown
All you need to do is arrive at one of the meetings and bring your ideas and thoughts on suicide prevention and the promotion of positive mental health in our communities.
For more information check out www.connectingforlifecarlow.ie
For help or support you can contact the Samaritans on Free Phone 116 123 or log on to http://www.yourmentalhealth.ie
