West Wellbeing has been forced to reduce services by 60% due to a lack of funding
A community rally is set to take place in support of an underfunded mental health facility in Belfast.
The charity has been running for less than two years and helps people right across Northern Ireland who need support with a range of complexities. Its work is essential as West Belfast has one of the highest rates of poverty and suicide on the island of Ireland.Read more: Suicides 'getting worse' as Belfast charity launches new crisis service
Speaking ahead of the rally, Cllr Collins said: "West Belfast has one of the highest rates of poverty and suicide on this island. Budget cuts to community and voluntary organisations are leading to mental health services like West Wellbeing Suicide Prevention having to reduce its opening hours and services.
"Unfortunately, it has been forced to reduce the number of sessions it provides by 60% and shorten its opening hours due to the lack of funding and financial support. I have tabled an emergency motion to Belfast City Council to demand the Council intervenes to ensure West Wellbeing receives the financial support it needs.
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