Way Forward is a free online peer support group for all women affected by another person’s gambling.
The group provides a non-judgmental, safe and supportive space for women to meet and speak to others in a similar situation, share their experiences, find comfort, and empower one another.
Over seven-weekly 2-hour sessions the group explores a number of topics including the importance of looking after our emotional wellbeing, guilt and shame, dealing with anger and resentment and how to have difficult conversations.
The sessions are led by trained facilitators experienced in supporting women who are affected by gambling-related harms.
Way Forward is available to all women in the UK over 18 years old. Sessions are hosted over Zoom and run throughout the year – evening and daytime sessions available. For more information, please contact:
womenspathwaysupport@gamcare.org.uk

Free counselling for women.
Listening ear.
Support groups.
Crèche available.
We can help with;
Low mood, stress, anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness, relationship problems, day to day worries, grief/loss, low confidence, eating disorders, self harm, negative thinking

Youthscape+ is a PeacePlus funded programme that offers emotional, educational and employment support to a range of young people aged 14-24 through a fully funded 26-week programme that operates across all four SWC sites – Enniskillen, Omagh, Cookstown & Dungannon.
Benefit from specialist mentoring, careers coaching and enjoy trips throughout NI and our neighbouring counties – Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo thanks to our partnership organisations, Donegal Youth Service and MSLETB.
We also offer specialist support through our partnerships with Cedar and Tides, days out to build relationships and confidence, work placement opportunities, and an OCN L1 qualification, as well as daily lunch vouchers and assistance with travel and childcare costs.

Ethnic Minority Support:  Individual & group work support for individuals & families from ethnic minority backgrounds, and advocating for their rights.
Immigration help. Bilingual support, Polish, Latvian, Russian, Arabic
YMCA North Down is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) – N201900044.
Youth – Open access youth clubs, drop-ins and projects, based in our High Street centre. Engaging with young people in their own environment through detached youth work in Bangor town centre and beyond. Targeted group work support for young people, with a particular focus on training and leadership development.  We aim to provide excellent personal and social development opportunities for young people, particularly those who face barriers to their development.
Wednesday 6.30-8pm Juniors (7-11 years), 8 -9.30pm Seniors (12-17 years)
Thursday 6.30-8pm Juniors (7-11 years), 8-9.30pm Seniors (12 -17 years)
Youth Outreach Youth Hub open Saturday 6-9pm
Men’s Health Word;  Focused support for Isolated and Vulnerable males through one-to-ones, Drop-ins and structured group work.
Youth Health Advice: Weekly advice and support on health issues for students aged 16-25 at SERC campus’s, with a particular focus on sexual health and relationships
Monthly sessions Holywood family trust youth centre 6.30pm – 8.30pm
SERC ARDS 10am – 12.30
SERC Lisburn 2pm – 4.30pm
SERC Downpatrick – 10am – 12.30
SERC Bangor 2pm- 4.30pm
Newcastle YMCA 3.30pm – 5.30pm Weekly sessions
CHAT youth hub drop-in 3 -5pm (No service on the second Tuesday of the month)
Affordable Childcare – YMCA After School Club aims to provide a safe, secure, stimulating and child-centered environment for primary school aged children, at an affordable cost for parents. YMCA After School Club offers a range of activities from arts & crafts, baking, sports, games, outdoor play and outings. A healthy snack is also provided every day. YMCA After School Club runs from 2pm until 5.45pm from Monday to Friday during term-time. We also provide a Holiday Club during school holidays, which runs daily from 8.15am to 5.45pm. YMCA After School Club operates in three locations, one in central Bangor, in the YMCA’s premises on High Street, and one in Rathmore at West Church. We collect pupils from Bangor Central IPS, Ballyholme Primary School and Rathmore Primary School at no extra cost. All our settings are conveniently located, fully accessible and well equipped, and registered with SEHSCT Early Years for up to 24 children. Whilst there are no outdoor play areas on-site, the Clubs makes full use of local outdoor areas, such as Ward Park, Pickie Park and Ballyholme beach Our 4th setting opens shortly in Ards
Community Engagement Creative Connections Mondays 10-12 (arts & crafts)
Community Lunch Monday & Wednesday 12.30 – 1.30
55+ Friendship Group Wednesday 2.00 – 3.30 (over 55’s, quizzes, story telling, arts & crafts) £2.00 per session
Workshops – Tuesday mornings Health & Wellbeing, 5 steps to wellbeing, mental health awareness, slow cooker classes
Men’s Group – Thursday mornings 18+ Welcoming environment for adult males to engage in a blend of focused group work and relaxed conversation
Housing Support Service Free, short term, one to one housing related support to those experiencing homelessness or any new or existing tenants/owner occupiers presenting with a housing need aged 18-65 in the Ards/North Down area

Compassionate Communities Northern Ireland is committed to connecting communities through compassionate action and changing attitude and behaviour towards life, age, death and bereavement.
Our mission to help us to live as well as possible until to the end of life.
We are committed to making people more aware of the challenges that people face when dealing with death, dying and bereavement.
We aim to promote a compassionate response that will support people on their final journey and the continued journey for those they leave behind.
We also know that talking and planning for death and dying helps us to live better. It is important to see end of life as part of life and making advance decisions about our own end of life journey.