Shannon’s Hopeline

Who they are 

Shannon's Hopeline's goal is to stop suicide and lessen shame before issues turn into crises by informing young people and their families in the Dublin region about the value of maintaining good mental health. Shannon’s Hope line won the charity award in 2019 and are participating in this year's Vhi Women’s Mini-Marathon  

Are there any details on what the Charity Award they won was? 

Why they started  

Shannon's Hopeline was established in honour of Shannon Kelleher, who perished by suicide on January 24, 2012, at the age of just 13. Shannon's suicide came as a total surprise to her family and the entire neighbourhood. Suicidal ideation was not recognized, and Shannon never addressed suicide. 

What they do 

Shannon’s Hopeline offers a range of different services to inform and help their community fight suicide and ultimately prevent it. 

Low-Cost Counselling Service: Offer private and professional one-on-one talk therapy service. 

Be Kind to your Mind Workshop: Structured education programs equip young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully navigate challenging circumstances both now and in the future. 

'The Gift of Hope' Package: The "Gift of Hope" is a personalized package that includes a variety of things and guidance to support you on your path to an optimistic outlook. 

They also frequently share encouraging quotes and helpful blogs written by people who have experienced comparable traumas. The package provides insights, inspiration, and thoughts. 

What are they are doing in marathon 

This year Shannon’s Hopeline will be participating in Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon. 

If you would like to join Shannon Hopeline’s team, just contact Lisa Kelleher at  

lisa@shannonshopeline.ie 

 
Check out their website for more information. 

https://www.shannonshopeline.ie/Index.html