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Finding Strength: Support Officer Kieran Jones Talks about Fitness and Fresh Starts

By Rebecca Drake

Kieran Jones is a Homeless Support Officer, who is motivating young residents through his passion for fitness and self-care.

He believes that it’s a privilege to support young people on their journeys and that with the right mindset, support, and opportunities, everyone has the potential to move forward and build a positive future.

We caught up with Kieran, who is based at Llys Emlyn Williams in Holywell, a ClwydAlyn supported living scheme for young people aged 16-24, to find out more…

Exhibition Showcases Local Artists’ Work on Mental Illness, Suicide and Self Harm

By Rebecca Drake

Following a recent poster campaign organised as part of the Suicide Prevention Under-served Communities group, partners across Denbighshire and the local community came together along to support talented Rhyl artists, Freya Rees, 19 and Kenny Bond, 58. Their artwork formed part of a thought-provoking exhibition of original pieces, designed to inspire conversations around the importance of mental health awareness.

Skills Building Opportunities Benefit Young People in Holywell

By Rebecca Drake

 A group of young people from Holywell has benefitted from a skills session called The Decider, an evidence-based cognitive behavioural strategy that helps individuals to manage emotions, reduce distress, and make positive choices. Skills +, who delivered the drop-in session, helped the young adults to explore opportunities which support emotional regulation, interpersonal skills, mindfulness and crisis survival.