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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
The Parent Support Project based in North Down/Sout-Eastern Trust Area has provided support for young care experienced parents and their families since 1999.
The project is contracted by the SEHSCT to provide a support service to 20 care experienced young parents and their children. This service is available to those aged 16-25 in the South-Eastern Trust area.
We aim to provide support to families to keep them safe and together. For parents we provide support that will educate and equip them with the tools needed for effective parenting and for children we provide support to ensure that they thrive and are given the best opportunity to meet their key early years milestones.
Specific areas of support focussed on include:
Family Safety and Healthy Relationships
Routine
Boundaries and Challenging Behaviours
Children’s Key Early Milestones and Education
Physical and Emotional Well-Being
Please note: Office Hours (above) on a Wednesday only
Area Covered: Southe Eastern Trust Area
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
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.
Specially Connected offer a range of services to families. We offer home and community support to families who have children that are pre-school and primary aged with additional learning needs to include SEN, Autism. ASD. ADHD and Severe and Complex Needs. Home Support provides advice and resources to help parents and children organise aspects of life at home.
We also deliver family fun events and training to community organisations who support children with additional needs. We primarily support families and community groups in the Newry Mourne and Down areas but will consult on other areas when required.
Young people/Families
cannot
self refer to this service – Referral to Team via Gateway or Child and Family Team
The Young People’s Service provides support to young people aged 12yrs -18yrs who display severe challenging adolescent type behaviour. This includes young people who have complex mental health needs, drug addiction, criminal behaviours, or suffering/at risk of suffering from Child Sexual Exploitation.
The service will provide the young person and their family advice, guidance and support through 1-1 visiting and coordination of support services. The aim of the service is to help young people be supported within their community and prevent the need to be admitted into the Care System. The team will also support young people in care and who are on the child protection register with the aim to enable them to secure a safe and stable future achieving their potential. The team is multi-disciplinary and comprises of social workers, youth workers and family support workers.
Eligibility
A young person should be referred to the Young Peoples Service when an assessment of the young person behaviour has been carried out and they are exhibiting 2 of the following behaviours.
The young person is involved in habitual substance misuse which is having a severe adverse impact on their health and well-being and/or family life.
They are persistently involved in criminal behaviour resulting inn police/ court action.
They are displaying a range of severe disturbing and /or self-harming behaviours placing them or others at risk.
Psychological/psychiatric difficulties leading to family dysfunction.
Risk of CSE and on the CSE register
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00 pm (excluding Public and Bank Holidays)
For emergencies outside of Young People’s Service operational hours please contact the Regional Emergency Social Work Service on: 0800 197 9995
Rehab 4 Addiction is a specialist referral service that connects individuals and families affected by addiction with trusted rehabilitation centres. Offering nationwide coverage, the organisation provides free, confidential advice and guidance to help people access the most suitable drug and alcohol treatment options available, including both private and public services.
In Belfast, Rehab 4 Addiction works with a wide network of clinics and treatment providers to ensure quick and effective access to care. Whether someone is seeking help for alcohol dependency, drug addiction, or co-occurring mental health issues, the service supports clients from initial assessment through to treatment and aftercare. With options for detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient counselling, and long-term recovery plans, the goal is to make the process of seeking help as smooth and stress-free as possible.
The admission process begins with a confidential consultation to assess the individual’s needs. From there, the team recommends appropriate treatment centres and handles many of the logistics, such as arranging transport and treatment schedules. Residential rehab placements typically include medical detox, 24/7 support, therapy sessions, meals, and accommodation within a safe and comfortable environment.
What sets Rehab 4 Addiction apart is its focus on personalised care. Every individual receives a tailored recovery plan that addresses both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. After treatment, clients benefit from ongoing aftercare, including relapse prevention support, access to peer groups, and guidance on rebuilding life after rehab.
By offering fast, expert support and compassionate guidance, Rehab 4 Addiction helps individuals in Belfast take the first crucial steps toward lasting recovery. Their service ensures that no one has to navigate addiction alone, making professional help accessible and achievable when it’s needed most.
A cancer diagnosis causes a turnoil of emotions for you, your family and those you care about. Feelings such as loneliness, anger, confusion, sadness, fear or guilt are all normal.
Whatever is on your mind, our team of Therapeutic Cancer Support Staff and Volunteers are on hand to help you feel supported, informed, hopeful, and in control of your present and future.
From our Centre, we will deliver a series of services, support groups, and events designed to meet your specific needs and those of your family.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed by a staff member or volunteer who will greet you and offer you a seat and a cup of tea or coffee.
you will meet with a health professional who will develop a bespoke cancer support plan for you and connect you with the right services.
Our range of Cancer Therapeutic Support Services ar there to help you feel connected and listened to.
Set outside of a clinical setting, services aim to rduce anxiety and help you make sense of cancer diagnosis.
Online, telephone or with Face-to-face services (offered from our Belfast Clinical Hub).
Fully Accredited Counsellor with BACP and NCPS. Systemic Family Counsellor, Child Therapist and Clinical Supervisor
Child Therapy
Child Counselling
Adult Counselling
Couples Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Family Counselling
Systemic Practice
Clinical Supervision
Clinical Consultation
Bereavement Counselling
Drug/Alcohol Misuse
Family Support
LGBTQI+
Separating Families
Individual Counselling
Family & Systemic Counselling
Couples & Relationship Counselling
Specialist Child Therapy / CYP Counselling
Autism/ASD Support Services
Trauma & PTSD Interventions
Clinical Supervision
Depression & Anxiety Counselling
Diverse Directions provides prompt access to gold standard Autism Assessment within our Autism Diagnostic Clinic. We also provide Specialist Speech and Language Therapy services.
Our Autism Assessments are compliant with NICE guidelines and are multidisciplinary. Our private autism assessment service is available across Northern Ireland for children and adolescents. We support children and families with a range of speech, language and communication needs through individual assessment and intervention. We also provide packages of targeted intervention to nurseries, preschools and P1.
We aim to help families, children and those around the child to recognise and understand their needs and learn how to support them in relation to autism and also communication.