SAFETY measures and signage are in place to highlight the mental health support that is available across the borough, the council has confirmed.
As reported by the Star, Jimmy Callery was identified as the man who died following an incident on the East Lancs bridge on Friday, October 25.
Following the tragedy, Jimmy's family shared a heartbreaking tribute that described him as an "incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend", while countless more shared a tribute to the 66-year-old on social media.
Following a separate incident in St Helens, which saw a man taken to hospital on Monday, October 28, there have been many calls on social media for the council to undertake safety reviews of areas across the borough.
In response, the council said that there are measures in place at various St Helens locations, with signage to signpost people to a number of support services that are out there.
The council also said it will continue to review further options in an attempt to prevent further tragedies.
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A spokesperson for St Helens Council said it expressed deep sadness over the tragedy and sent "sincerest condolences and thoughts to those affected".
Discussing the preventative work it carries out across the borough, the local authority added: “Over the past 12-18 months, our Public Health and Highways teams have worked closely to introduce measures at known locations, with signage in place to signpost people to a number of support services."
The spokesperson said the council would "continue to review further options where ever possible".
The statement added: “The devastating loss of a loved one in such circumstances is felt widely by family, friends and colleagues and communities who may feel that impact in their daily lives for many years – but no one should have to go through it alone and support networks are out there for anyone affected.
“If you or someone you know has been affected by these recent incidents or is in need of help with their mental health, a range of support is available at www.sthelens.gov.uk/mentalhealth
“Anyone needing urgent mental health support can now call NHS 111 and select the mental health option for 24/7 access or call the 24hr Merseyside Care NHS Foundation Trust on 0800 051 1508.”
Further support can be found here:
- Samaritans are available, day or night, 365 days of the year. You can call them for free on 116 123 or by visiting their website.
- CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) can be reached on their online hotline here or by calling 0800 58 58 58
- Mental health services through the NHS can be found here.
- Local mental health groups such as HIMvisible can be found here.
- Papyrus' Prevention of Young Suicide site can be found here.
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