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Place Description: Barnardo’s Transition and Inclusion Service (TIS) supports young people aged 16-21 with a learning disability, autism and/or physical disability in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) area of Northern Ireland as they transition into adult services. Over 12 weekly sessions the service aims to: Provide 1:1 support & home visits focusing on life skills, advice, mentoring and improving access to services Group work opportunities and social outings Capacity build the young person’s parent/carer or significant adult in their life, to increase their awareness of services and confidence in supporting that young person to access them Create opportunities for young people to engage in consultations and with services to ensure that their needs are reflected in the planning and delivery of services in the future. To access the servicie  – a referral form should be completed and returned to: PosAbility, Grange Building, Towerhill, Armagh, BT61 9DR

Place Description: IncredABLE – Peer Opportunity Programme (POP) and Youth Empowerment Programme (YEP) Target Group :14-17 years POP – Peer Outing Programme – meets on the first Saturday of every month to do community-based activities, e.g. bowling, cinema, beach, mini golf etc. 3 of these weekends are residentials.  Times: 10am-4pm. YEP – Youth Empowerment Programme – one residential a month for 10 months. This is a life skills programme where they focus on topics such as; exercise, safety, cooking, personal hygiene, mental wellbeing and relationships. Community based activities are incorporated into the programme.  Times :  Friday 6pm-Sunday 12pm. POP & YEP are funded through the Children with Disability Services and located in; Craigavbon and Banbridge Armagh and Dungannon Newry and Mourne (Pick up locations in all of the areas above) Referral are made through Children & Young People’s Disability Teams 14 – 18 years For more information: Sharon Donnelly, Service Manager, Telephone:  028 3887 2111 or Email: catherine.cox@incredable.org.uk

Place Description: Cookstown Youth Centre located within the heart of the Cookstown community offers children and young people aged 9 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal, and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Cookstown Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including a recreational/social area, conference room, and kitchen. There is also a large project room where lots of different group work projects take place including creative arts workshops.

Place Description: Brooklands Youth Centre offers children and young people in the Dundonald area aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Brooklands Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; social area with games stations and group work rooms. There is also a large sports hall for games and activities and a kitchen where cooking and baking activities can be enjoyed. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Brooklands Youth Centre, download our centre app. (at youthonline.org.uk) See Facebook Page for news / more information

Place Description: Downshire Youth Centre located within the school grounds of Carrickfergus Junior Academy offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Downshire Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; social area, arts and crafts spaces, group work rooms and a large sports hall where lots of games and activities take place. There is also a kitchen where cooking and baking activities can be enjoyed. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Downshire Youth Centre, download our centre app. (at youthonline.org.uk)

Place Description: Greenisland Youth Centre located within the heart of the Greenisland community offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Greenisland Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; social area, and group work room. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Greenisland Youth Centre, download our centre app. (at youthonline.org.uk)

Place Description: Laurelhill Youth Centre located within the heart of the Lisburn community offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Laurelhill Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; social area, sports hall, kitchen and group work room. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Laurelhill Youth Centre, download our centre app. For more information/news see Facebook Page

Place Description: Magherafelt Youth Centre located within the heart of the Magherafelt community offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Magherafelt Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; a large social area, kitchen, art room and group work spaces. There is also a large sports hall where games and activities can be enjoyed. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Magherafelt Youth Centre, download our centre app. See more news on Facebook Page

Place Description: Limavady Youth Centre located within the heart of the Limavady community offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Limavady Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; a large social area, pool room and kitchen. There is also a large sports hall where games and activities can be enjoyed. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Limavady Youth Centre, download our centre app. More more news/information see Facebook Page

Place Description: Sunnylands Youth Centre located within the heart of the Carrickfergus community offers children and young people aged 8 – 25, a wide range of activities and projects aimed at supporting emotional, personal and social development outside of the school setting. All staff are fully trained in youth work practices to engage with children and young people, supporting their learning and providing educational opportunities which aim to develop confidence and resilience. Sunnylands Youth Centre is a safe environment where children and young people can express themselves and most importantly have fun with peers. The centre has fantastic facilities including; social area, group work spaces, sensory room, kitchen and arts and crafts room. There is also a sports hall where football, basketball, and more can be enjoyed. To access the opening hours and gain access to live updates and information on Sunnylands Youth Centre, download our centre app. For news/more information see Facebook Page