Lighting the Way is a useful information resource to support those bereaved or affected by suicide. Cork City & County have completed a series of 5 ‘Lighting the Way’ booklets covering Cork North, Cork South, East Cork, North Cork & West Cork. Images throughout each series of Lighting the Way were taken from unique art pieces that were created in each area by a small dedicated team.

Lighting the Way can be used as a resource for those working directly with individuals and families who have lost loved ones. The resource aims to improve the level of information and support in the community following a suicide and assist those bereaved in finding an accessing appropriate supports locally, regionally or nationally. Importantly, it also provides clear information on the process involved, both medically and legally, following a suicide.

The booklets list national supports such as websites, helpline contact details along with other supports offered locally such as bereavement support groups and training around suicide awareness and prevention. The Lighting the Way booklets were produced through a partnership between HSE Community Work Departments, HSE staff, Health Action Zone (HAZ) and Community Health Projects (CHPs), An Garda Síochána and other community partners in County Cork.