Photo: Toni WilliamsMoney raised from a pre-season Crusaders-Hurricanes rugby match at Ashburton Showgrounds will help mental health and wellbeing services in Mid Canterbury. Lives Worth Living is a part of Safer Mid Canterbury. Lives Worth Living co-ordinator Pup Chamberlain likened the prevention programme to being the mental wellness equivalent that first-aid training gave to physical needs. He was ‘‘tickled pink’’with the publicity and funding offered through the Super Rugby pre-season rugby game in Ashburton earlier this month. ‘‘Some will need expert help but others need help from others around them.’’

Source: Otago Daily Times January 28, 2020 15:22 UTC