Holley Smith grew up in Cowell with her parents and brothers. As many young people do, Holley relocated to Adelaide for Uni after completing school in Cowell. Her journey wasn't easy and it quickly became even harder on the day she was advised to come home to Cowell as soon as she could. Holley is an inspirational young person who, despite many challenges in her short life, has made the most of opportunities presented to her.
Please be aware that this episode discusses loss of a parent, a car crash, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
If you are looking for training in Suicide Prevention, we highly recommend Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR training, which Emma and Lain talked about in the first episode. You can access the training at https://www.countrysaphn.com.au/mental-health/suicide-prevention-services/question-persuade-refer-qpr-online/ Type in the code CSA to take the training free of cost. This training and this podcast are both funded by Country SA PHN. We thank them for their support in the Suicide Prevention space- an area we believe is important to put energy towards.
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*MFEP+ME is a project created within the program Mentally Fit EP (MFEP). MFEP aims to empower people to take charge of their lives and to build mentally fit, connected communities. We believe mental health is everyone's business!
Thank you to our NFP organisation, West Coast Youth and Community Support, for making MFEP a possibility! A rock star organisation with rock star staff!
Helpline Numbers and EP Counselling services are pinned to the top of the Mentally Fit EP Facebook page
Lifeline 131 114
Regional Access 1300 032 186
Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467
