Seen, Heard, Supported!
“QMHNI is a non-profit championing mental health support and awareness for the LGBTQIA+ community across Northern Ireland. Discover inclusive services, connect with a welcoming community, and access resources built specifically for you.”
“A Foundation of Understanding and Advocacy”
QMHNI is a peer-founded initiative addressing the urgent need for accessible LGBTQIA+ mental health support across Northern Ireland. We intimately understand the complex realities of navigating identity and wellness within our local community. Through our expanding service directory and upcoming community forum, our platform provides a central, safe hub to connect you with the resources you deserve, empowering you to seek support at your own pace.
of LGBTQIA+ people in NI experience poor mental health
of those did not seek professional help
more likely to experience depression or anxiety
LGBTQIA+ young people in NI self-harm
Source: The Rainbow Project, Aware NI, 2021–2023
Inclusive & Affirming
We celebrate every identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and provide a space free from judgement.
Safe & Confidential
Your privacy matters. Our community spaces are moderated and our resources are evidence-based.
Northern Ireland Focused
We understand the unique cultural and political context of living as LGBTQIA+ in Northern Ireland.
Evidence-Based
Our resources and directory are curated by mental health professionals with lived experience.
You are not alone!
You are part of a Diverse and Loving Community.
Every smile and every flag in this image represents a person who
shares your journey, proving that when we stand together,
you are never truly alone.
About me
I am a mental health advocate drawing upon over 35 years of lived experience with severe mental illness.
My passion centers around reducing the shame and stigma surrounding mental health, with a specific focus on the LGBTQIA+ community, where these conversations are vital right now.
To develop my lived experience with academic insight, I am currently in my third year of a Psychology degree. I regularly collaborate with charities and organizations to advocate for policy changes within Local Councils and Government. Currently volunteering as part of a research team with Ulster University on long-term research projects. Our current project is research into barriers preventing people with mental health challenges from accessing further education, and the establishment of a steering group of people with lived experience to advocate directly to local government, statutory institutions, and charities.
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