3Ts (Turn the Tide of Suicide)

3Ts receives no government funding but relies on private donations, fundraisers and charity partnerships.  The charity website is a valuable source of information on support services for those in crisis, plus provides has a wide range of resources including video & self-help booklet elibraries on suicide and a broad range of mental health issues.  The charity delivers suicide prevention training free of charge to interested groups & organisations and also commissions innovative research.  3Ts lobbies Government to improve mental health and suicide services and resources, for 24/7 mental health crisis centres and for a Suicide Prevention Authority. 

Founded in 2003 by psychiatrist Prof Kevin Malone (MD, FRCPI, FRCPsych) of SVUH & UCD, together with businessman Noel Smyth & Mater Foundation Fundraiser Joe MacAvin.  Since its foundation, 3Ts has invested in excess of €2 million in:
- Research
- Collaborations & Partnerships in Mental Health & Suicide Prevention initiatives
- Providing Funding Support for other Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Groups & Organisations

In addition, 3Ts has raised awareness of the need for a adequately resourced statutory services for suicide prevention, calling on Government to establish a Suicide Prevention Authority along similar lines to the Road Safety Authority.  

3Ts have enjoyed Charity of the Year Partnerships with the following organisations:

• 2019 PrepayPower Charity Partner
• 2019 & 2018 Paradyn Charity Partner
• 2019 & 2018 Fidelity International Charity Partner
• 2018 Prometric Charity Partner
• 2018 Terenure College Past Pupil Union Charity of the Year 
• 2017 Athlone Institute of Technology Charity Partner
• 2014 Noonan Group Charity of the Month Challenge
• 2013 Exigent Networks Charity of the Year
• 2009-2014  SPAR Charity of the Year
• 2012 SAGE Staff Charity of the Year
• 2011  DAA (Dublin Airport Authority) Staff Charity of the Year
• 2010 Top Gear Festival Charity Beneficiary

Funds raised on behalf of 3Ts directly fund the charity's activities and campaigns including:

• Provision of our training workshops e.g. safeTALK Workshops (Suicide Alertness for Everyone). Available free of charge.
• 3Ts literature & resources such as our eLibrary of Self Help Booklets and our online Video Library on a broad range of mental health topics.
• Information campaigns such as 3Ts 3STEPS (Know the Signs, Know the Words, Know your Supports)
• Information, sign-posting & resources on www.3Ts.ie
• Research such as current research into "Self Harm & Suicidal Behaviour: Accessing A&E". See http://www.3ts.ie/research-support/research/ 
• Collaboration & partnerships with other organisations working in the field of Suicide Prevention & Mental Health. See http://www.3ts.ie/research-support/funding-support/
• Campaign for a Suicide Prevention Authority. See http://www.3ts.ie/about/suicide-authority-campaign/