“It’s Ok,
Not to be ok”
OUR MESSAGE
We are trying to spread the word on the Isle of Man that “Its ok, not to be ok”, We need to get rid of the stigma surrounding having poor Mental Health, and start talking to each other on how we are truly feeling. No one should suffer in silence.
SERVICES YOU CAN USE IF YOU ARE STUGGLING OR NEED TO TALK
Mental Health Crisis Team 642 960
Samaritans 116 123 or jo@samaritans.org
Isle Stand Up to Suicide 803 040 2pm – 10pm
Papyrus 0800 068 4141
WHY WE BEGAN.
We have had a lot of people asking what is the reason we started Ed Space. We lost our Eddie in June, Eddie sadly took his own life. To the world Ed had it all, a loving family, the cars, the properties – but what he didn’t have was great Mental Health. Many people were so shocked at how Ed passed because what they saw from the outside was the life and soul of the party, The joker – Ed was the great pretender.
As a family, we never shy away from how Eddie’s life ended for only one reason – We want to let people learn a lesson from his passing. Suicide is not a dirty word. it should not be whispered. We could not save our Eddie, but we can save another family from going through this horrendous time.
Please, please talk to one another. There is nothing to be ashamed of by telling someone you are suffering.
Most people who take their lives are depressed or have a mental illness. These are treatable conditions. Suicide is preventable, but you have to reach out and get the help. From our family to your family, please take time to talk to each other about mental health the same way you would talk about any other illness. YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE
What we can provide
Eds Man Club
We have started up a group for men to come together and discuss their feelings and struggles to combat the silent epidemic of poor Mental Health on the island.
Cards/Bags For Hope
We package and distribute island wide bags bags containing a small token of care along with relevant contact numbers.
Gifting
We provide care packages including personal toiletry bags to Mannanin Court, as many people arrive in a state of trauma with no personal items.