PIPS Hope And Support Christmas Service of Remembrance, Hope & Healing For Families and Friends Bereaved by Suicide. Every year since 2003, PIPS Hope & Support has welcomed families and friends bereaved by suicide to our Interdenominational Christmas Service of Remembrance, Hope & Healing.The service offers a gentle, welcoming space […]
The days are getting shorter and the evenings are colder🌛 Did you know? As winter creeps in, Google searches for ‘seasonal affective disorder’ rise by approximately 500%, with many finding that the colder months negatively influence their motivation, mood and productivity. Read our blog exploring why the darker months affect […]
Join HERe NI and Youth Action Northern Ireland for an Intergenerational Reflective Workshop on Church, Faith and LGBTQIA+ Inclusion! 🗓Monday 9th Nov 🕔6.45-9.00pm 📍Youth Action NI, 14 College Square North, Belfast RSVP to amy@youthaction.org by Thursday 5th Nov
Cara-Friend’s “Dear Friend” project invites you to our first Queer Oral History Workshop! Come along for some advice into conducting LGBTQIA+ oral histories and learn about the importance of gathering stories! The workshop will be run by Tash Walker, who has extensive experience in conducting oral history interviews with LGBTQIA+ […]
This launch event is an opportunity for organisations in the housing and homelessness sector to learn from the voices of LGBTQIA+ people and participate in the change towards developing LGBTQIA+ inclusive housing solutions in Northern Ireland. Everyone is welcome to join this event and be part of the conversation, […]
This article is about sexual violence against bisexual people and other groups. In the photo, a person sitting on a bed with their head resting on their knees. Via Pexels – Alex Green Over one in four adults in Ireland have experienced sexual violence, a new report has found, with […]
Sir Patrick Stewart is such a great ally to the LGBT community that he’s been mistakenly labelled a gay man himself. (He’s straight and married to a woman – but he loves kissing men, so…) A close friend of Stonewall co-founder Sir Ian McKellen, Patrick is a champion of gay […]
Sir Patrick Stewart is such a great ally to the LGBT community that he’s been mistakenly labelled a gay man himself. (He’s straight and married to a woman – but he loves kissing men, so…) A close friend of Stonewall co-founder Sir Ian McKellen, Patrick is a champion of gay […]
LGBTQ+ people don’t need to be fixed. But in 2026, practices which seek to change, cure or suppress a person’s sexuality or gender identity remain legal. People are still being told there is something wrong with who they are. 🚨 The draft Bill to #BanConversionPractices is being scrutinised by Parliament, […]
We’re excited to share our 2025 Annual Report!🏳️⚧️ Working across a range of areas including community engagement, family support, research, policy, sports inclusion and more, it was another very busy year for TENI. We’ve included a few of the highlights here, but you can find the full report at this […]
🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 BELFAST PRIDE FESTIVAL 2027! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ The countdown is ON! We’re delighted to announce that Belfast Pride Festival 2027 will take place from Friday 16th July to Sunday 25th July! And of course, the highlight of the festival… 🌈 BELFAST PRIDE PARADE DAY: SATURDAY 24TH JULY 2027! Get ready for […]
🤔 Ever feel like there’s just a lot going on? From school and exams to friendships, work and future plans, it’s no surprise that pressure can sometimes build up. That’s why we love the message behind the Mental Health Champion for NI’s new Make Some Space campaign, which encourages young […]
PIPS Christmas Service of Remembrance, Hope & Healing PIPS Hope and Support warmly invites families and friends who have lost a loved one through suicide to join us for our Christmas Service of Remembrance, Hope & Healing. Each year since 2003, PIPS Hope & Support invites families and friends who have been […]
BREATHE • RELEASE • RESET Join us for a relaxing Breathwork Session on 11 November at 7 PM Take a moment to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and let go of the stress and tension you’ve been carrying. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
☕The WELL-Bean Café is here when you need a little extra support. 👐 We offer a safe, welcoming space for anyone experiencing emotional or mental distress. Whether you need someone to listen or talk with, guidance or additional support, or just a quiet place to sit with a cuppa, our […]
Recent conversations about men’s mental health across Northern Ireland have highlighted just how important it is to keep challenging stigma and encouraging open conversations. For far too long, men have felt that they have to stay silent, hide their struggles, and carry everything on their own. Thankfully, times are changing. […]
Clinical psychologist Dr Michael Yates reflects on what years of working with men experiencing chemsex and compulsive sexual behaviour have taught him about sex, loneliness, shame and change, and why he’s launching Time To Talk About Sex, a new 6-month programme offering up to 100 free therapy places, available through […]
Get ready to take the plunge and abseil with The Rainbow Project! The Rainbow Project is taking part in the Claus for a Cause Christmas Abseil, hosted by Bryson Pathways and held at the Invest NI building. The abseil will be delivered by experienced, qualified instructors, ensuring safety, professionalism and […]
Last week, our training manager Amanda was out and about delivering two of HERe NI’s accredited training programmes: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Sport- supporting more inclusive, welcoming and accessible sporting environments for LGBTQIA+ people and Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Through an LGBTQIA+ Lens – raising awareness of the […]
We are recruiting a Part-Time Counsellor in our WELL-Bean crisis cafe 💙 WE’RE HIRING! Join Our Team in Newry! PIPS Hope & Support is looking for a passionate and dedicated Counsellor to join our Well Bean Crisis Café team in Newry. If you’re committed to supporting people experiencing emotional distress […]