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Place Description: The Youth Empowerment and Resilience Project (YEAR) is a Community Fund project which aims to empower young people aged from 14-24 years old to achieve success and prosperity through youth led activities. We have been established since April 2013 working in an outreach capacity across the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Area. We work with young people to set personal goals and achievements through 1-2-1 support as well as group based activities, offering opportunities such as accredited and non-accredited training & education, enhancing employability, social enterprise activities, volunteering, community engagement, social and personal development. Get in touch to find out more! Referral by GP, Health Visitor, Hospital, School, Self, & Social Worker We cover the Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council Area

Place Description: We are dedicated to preventing suicide attempts by empowering individuals and communities through leadership, awareness and education and by identifying and collaborating with support networks to reduce stigma and help save lives. Individuals are referred to us via their GP or have come to us themselves, sometimes in emergency situations. We carry out professional training on suicide prevention and coping with trolling, Bereavement support, Psychological Support Clinic, Men’s depression support group, Fishing projects and pony summer school. We are more recently trying to raise awareness of cyber bullying amongst young people, aiming to give young people the knowledge and confidence to seek help and talk to an adult if they are every attacked online. We offer support to all age groups. Suicide Prevention Self Harm Eating Disorders Bereavement Anxiety Our Mission Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention is a cross community inclusive organisation contributing to the aims and objectives of the Government’s Protect Life Strategy NI. We are dedicated to the prevention of suicide attempts throughout the community by empowering individuals and communities through leadership, awareness, and education. This is carried out by collaborative partnerships with other mental health support groups including colleges universities and the wider business community.

Place Description: Ygam is an award-winning charity with a mission to prevent children and young people from experiencing gaming and gambling harms through awareness raising, education and research. Through a portfolio of evidence-based programmes, we develop and deliver training and resources for a range of groups who have influence over children and young people. For more information / resources please visit our website www.ygam.org

Place Description: Carrickfergus YMCA currently delivers a range of programmes, services and activities to approximately 250 young people aged 6-25 and 100 vulnerable families each week through : Youth Provision – The Youth Engagement Service and Carrickfergus Local Area Provision together provide a social and recreation space for young people aged 11-25, open 5 evenings and afternoons per week. This space offers a safe space for young people to socialise and provides activities such as art, sports as well as targeted provision that focuses on health promotion, personal and social development. YMCA Outreach team – Targeting hard to reach young people across the Borough who are at risk or involved in anti-social behaviour through detached youth work, diversionary and educational activities as well as 1 2 1 support. Parents and Kids Together Project (PAKT)- Provides a family support programme for children aged 6-12 and their families/ carers through after school activity clubs, parent support and education as well as family activities. Working out of 2 community houses, one in Glenfield the other Woodburn as well as the YMCA building on Irish Quarter West. Get Active- Project based on the Right to food 365, this provides practical support, activities and youth advocacy around the issue of food poverty. Independent Living Programme- Provision of support to young unaccompanied minors, providing support and independent living skills. The YMCA is also used by a number of charities and government agencies as they provide services to the local community, including Action Mental Health, Autism NI and Health & Social Care Trusts.

Place Description: Londonderry YMCA supports the family in variety of ways. We provide programmes whereby young people can engage with peers and friends. This can give the family a break and parents are offered informal support and sign posted to other services. Contact : yw@ymca-ireland.net

Place Description: 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

Place Description: The Young Adult Carer and Young Carer Ambassador role has been developed by Action for Children to represent carers aged 8-25. The Ambassador will work closely with carers to ensure their needs are represented in key discussions, consultations and research that impacts on their lives, and that they are heard by policy makers and support providers. There is no need to be referred to the service, we will engage with carers known to Action for Children, as well as those not currently engaging with support services. Carers can contact the service to find out more, or to get involved with the work of the Ambassador. There will be opportunities for carers to join small groups across different age ranges to discuss and develop changes that would positively impact their lives. We would encourage any carers aged between 8-25 to contact us to influence the areas of focus, or to join our mailing list where we will up date on this important work.