#Here2Help app downloads hit 5,000 mark

The app, which was officially launched in February, has now been downloaded over 5,000 times.

The software offers a range of services and support available to anyone in crisis.

Created by Noel McKee, and developed by East Antrim Counselling and Ownies Bar, it was originally launched in 2014 and updated last year.

Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Maureen Morrow, said: “These are very challenging times for everyone and the #Here2Help app allows people to have the information at their fingertips when they need it most.

“Everyone will have their difficult days as we move through these unprecedented times. There is help out there and I would urge everyone to download this app and do not hesitate to get in touch with any of the many services that are available.”

The #Here2Help app is available to download for free from the app store.

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