Suicide prevention service in Derry welcomes six-month extension but calls for long-term approach
Health minister meeting members of staff at CCIS last year.
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A suicide prevention service in Derry that faced the imminent threat of closure due to a lack of funding will continue for another six months.
Local representatives launched a campaign to save the Community Crisis Intervention Service this week.
They say that a long-term funding plan needs to be put in place.
While welcoming the intervention from the health minister, those running the service made clear that a long-term solution must be found.
Danny McQuillan, CEO (interim ) of Extern, says: “We can confirm that we have been offered, and accepted, further short-term funding from the Department of Health to support the Community Crisis Intervention Service (CCIS). This vital extension will enable us to continue offering this life-saving service for a further six months within the Derry & Strabane District Council area.