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What is the Self-harm Intervention Programme (SHIP)?
SHIP provides people who self-harm with quick access to support and counselling to help deal with the issues that are causing distress. It equips people with new ways of coping with problems.
Who is it for?
SHIP is suitable for people who have self-harmed and have personal or social problems that are causing distress. Before you are referred to SHIP, your needs will be assessed to make sure this is the right service for you. Some people who self-harm may need care by mental health services in the local Trust rather than SHIP.
SHIP also offers a short period of education and support to people who care for someone who self-harms (eg a parent, partner or friend).
Who provides the service?
SHIP is provided by a network of counselling organisations that work in partnership with your GP and local health services. These organisations are listed in the table below. The experienced counsellors work to professional standards and are highly skilled.
Where is the service provided?
SHIP is provided at a range of locations within each of the five Trust areas, so it’s available right across Northern Ireland to anyone who needs it. Help is usually offered at the premises of a voluntary sector organisation within your local Trust area
How to access the service
The SHIP service can only be accessed through referral from Trust Mental Health Services and Multi-Disciplinary Teams
If you are self-harming or concerned about someone who is, then speak to your GP.
Can a parent/carer or friend get support?
Yes, even if you don’t want counselling, someone else close to you can get some support. A family member or friend can be referred by a health professional, or they can contact the SHIP service directly using the telephone numbers provided. Please note that the numbers are for families and carers only. People who self-harm must be referred by a health professional.
What should I do if I feel like harming myself?
You should contact your GP or the ‘out-of-hours’ GP immediately.
If you have difficulty reaching a GP, you can attend a hospital Emergency Department, or ring 999 or 112 if you or someone else is at immediate risk.
Other Contact Numbers
Lifeline – 24 hour crisis response helpline  0808 808 8000
Samaritans (Listening Ear)  116123
Childline  080 1111

The Youth Justice Agency aims to make communities safer by helping children to stop offending. The Agency works with children aged 10-17 years who have offended or are at serious risk of offending.

The Agency provides a range of services, often delivered in partnership with others, to help children to address their offending behaviour, divert them from crime, assist their integration into the community and to meet the needs of victims of crime. These front-line services delivered by the Youth Justice Services and Custodial Services directorates.

The Agency facilitates youth conferences and is tasked with the supervision of Youth Conference Orders, Attendance Centre Orders, Community Responsibility Orders and Reparation Orders. The Agency also delivers a number of interventions designed to challenge and support young people, empower families to support their children, integrate young people into their communities and promote reparation in order to prevent reoffending.

Referral by Court, Public Prosecution Service, PSNI, PBNI, Social Worker

Target Group : Children and young people with disabilities; children and young people with mental health issues, children and young people needing support and age appropriate activities for fun, self expression, interaction, and development of skills
The Drake Music Project Northern Ireland provides access to independent music making for children and adults with complex disabilities. Workshops in composition and performance skills are afforded by the provision of adapted computer interfacing technology, in order that physical and cognitive ability is matched to an appropriate gestural interface, allowing people with disabilities the opportunity to express their creativity in an independent and controllable environment.
We operate workshops age appropriate for all interests, and mix able bodied and those with disabialities in age-matched groups to form bands, enjoy DJing sessions, record their own music or learn to play instruments.
Fun, empowerment, able activities, friendships, music talent and creativity are all celebrated in workshops available 6 days a week!
Email michelle@drakemusicni.com to find out about sessions, individual workshops and possibilities to form groups in the Newry and Mourne area, and all over Northern Ireland

We are a registered charity who help support families living with autism and learning disabilities in the Newry, Mourne and Down and surrounding areas. We offer a regular Family Club, Over 10’s Club, Cinema Trips, Summer Scheme, Music Therapy, Horse Riding Therapy, Cookery Lessons, Sensory Play, Arts and Crafts, Annual Pantomime Trip, Outdoor Pursuits, Disco’s, Coffee Mornings and Fundraisers.
We provide activities to suit all ages, in a safe and inclusive environment, along with opportunities for families to attend trips. We also offer an online private support group (on Facebook) for parents/carers to share their experiences & offer advice in a safe space.

We deliver social farming placements for participants with learning disabilities for 3 days per week and for mental health clients on 1 day per week.

Knockbracken Healthcare Park,  Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Please ring the main switchboard on 028 90 565656 to be directed to appropriate service.