Mental health centre move sparks anger
The centre off Union Street is to shut down as soon as the Southern Health and Social Care Trust finds ‘alternative provision’ for those who use it.
This comes weeks after the Mail revealed vulnerable young people are to be turfed out of their hostel at Mount Zion house.
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Hide AdOne man who uses the service says he is extremely upset at the news.
Eugene McCullough, who has been using the service for 16 years, is devastated at the proposed closure.
The 46-year-old said the centre had been open for around 18 years and had more than 80 people per week using the service.
However according to the Trust, there is currently just one full time senior support worker and one part time support worker looking after around 16 people each day.
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Hide AdMr McCullough said the centre had been a lifeline for him and many others. “It kept me busy and gave me a focus and it helped give my parents a bit of a break,” said Eugene.
“I think it is scandalous that it’s closing. It’s not fair. It is a place where we all felt safe.”