JAN EAMES
Why did you decide to join the CASE committee?
I joined CASE because I believe we have a big problem in our community with so many suicides, not only completed but also attempts and also the amount of people, young and old, suffering from depression. I wanted to help, and as suicide has affected my family personally with my brother completing suicide 6 years ago, I guess finding answers is also a reason.
Why is a committee like CASE so important?
I feel CASE is important mainly because it is helping many people to become aware that there is a problem here in Hay and that with courses and information being available, it is helping not only the community, but those involved within the group itself. Many from the group joined to get a better understanding of WHY?
What role do you play in the committee? Are you a point of contact for those at risk?
Hard one to answer, but I guess I am just a member who wants to see CASE become a household name and for CASE to succeed in their aims which is to help eliminate suicide in our community, or to at least slow it down. I am a contact person for anyone to approach. I’m a good listener, and am capable of helping those in need, even to just talk, which I have done already.
How significant do you think it is to be able to ‘help a mate out’ and create suicide awareness in the community?
It’s very important to be able to help anyone suffering depression, as many with depression do go on to thoughts of suicide and some complete suicide. I feel if people learn about the reasons and can help just one person, then it is a great result. Awareness of what’s happening in any community, and caring about your community is what saves your community from the heartache and, I guess, exactly what Hay is going through right now, questioning why?
What have you gained from your involvement so far?
That's easy: understanding; friends who are in the same boat; awareness through courses, but most of all, the feeling of satisfaction at knowing I can make a difference with what I have learnt.
Why did you decide to join the CASE committee?
I joined CASE because I believe we have a big problem in our community with so many suicides, not only completed but also attempts and also the amount of people, young and old, suffering from depression. I wanted to help, and as suicide has affected my family personally with my brother completing suicide 6 years ago, I guess finding answers is also a reason.
Why is a committee like CASE so important?
I feel CASE is important mainly because it is helping many people to become aware that there is a problem here in Hay and that with courses and information being available, it is helping not only the community, but those involved within the group itself. Many from the group joined to get a better understanding of WHY?
What role do you play in the committee? Are you a point of contact for those at risk?
Hard one to answer, but I guess I am just a member who wants to see CASE become a household name and for CASE to succeed in their aims which is to help eliminate suicide in our community, or to at least slow it down. I am a contact person for anyone to approach. I’m a good listener, and am capable of helping those in need, even to just talk, which I have done already.
How significant do you think it is to be able to ‘help a mate out’ and create suicide awareness in the community?
It’s very important to be able to help anyone suffering depression, as many with depression do go on to thoughts of suicide and some complete suicide. I feel if people learn about the reasons and can help just one person, then it is a great result. Awareness of what’s happening in any community, and caring about your community is what saves your community from the heartache and, I guess, exactly what Hay is going through right now, questioning why?
What have you gained from your involvement so far?
That's easy: understanding; friends who are in the same boat; awareness through courses, but most of all, the feeling of satisfaction at knowing I can make a difference with what I have learnt.