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The list below is not exhaustive but covers a wide spectrum of agencies that support real needs in society. All will be glad to equip you in whatever way they can.

 

Northern Ireland

 

 

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Children and Families (NI)

Childline: Helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger

Call free 24hr 0800 1111

Web: www.childline.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends: Support for parents who have lost a child

Helpline 0845 123 23 04

Web: www.tcf.org.uk   Email: info@tcf.org.uk

 

The Church of Ireland Board for Social Responsibility: Adoption and infertility counselling

Tel: 028 90 233 885
Web: www.cofiadopt.org.uk

Email: admin@cofiadopt.org.uk

Gingerbread NI
(Self-help for lone parents)

Tel: 028 90 231417
Web: www.gingerbreadni.org

Email: enquiries@gingerbreadni.org

 

NSPCC: Protection helpline (advice and referrals, 24hour service)

Call free 0808 800 5000
Web: www.nspcc.org.uk

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

 

Parentline Plus: Free, confidential 24hr helpline for parents

Call 0808 800 2222

Web: www.parentlineplus.org.uk

Email support offered via web

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Relationships and Counselling (NI)

Care in Crisis: Counselling for a wide range of issues (Lurgan)

Tel: 028 3832 9900

Web: www.careincrisis.org.uk

Email: info@careincrisis.org.uk

Christian Guidelines: (Counselling, training, and consultancy Services)

Tel: 028 9146 8846
Web: www.cguidelines.org.uk

Email: admin@cguidelines.org.uk

 

Men to Men: Advice, guidance and referral on all issues affecting men.

Helpline: 028 9023 7779
Web: www.mentomen.org

Email: mentomen@ireland.com

The Mount Help Centre: Church of Ireland Ministry of Healing counselling service

Tel: 028 9078 2159

Web: www.mounthelpcentre.org

Email: cmohbel@btconnect.com

 

NIMMA: The Northern ireland Mixed Marriage Association

Tel: 028 9023 5444
Web: www.nimma.org.uk

Email: nimma@nireland.com

 

 

Relate: Relationship counselling agency (province wide)


Tel: 0870 2426091 (Belfast & Newry)

Tel: 028 7137 1502 (Foyle)

Web: www.relateni.org

Email: office@relateni.org

 

 

Restore:  Counselling for individuals, couples or groups ( Belfast )

Tel: 028 9027 8191

Web: www.restorecounselling.com

Email: hello@restorecounselling.com

 

WAVE Trauma Centre(s): Counselling for those
bereaved or traumatised in the troubles

Tel: 028 90 77 99 22

Web: www.wavetraumacentre.org.uk

Email from website

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Helplines (NI)

Aware Defeat Depression: Support for sufferers and their families

Helpline 08451 20 29 61

or Email: help@aware-ni.org

Web: http://www.aware-ni.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous: Self help and support

24 hr helpline 0845 769 7355

Web: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

 

beat: National organisation offering help to sufferers of eating disorders


Adult Helpline: 0845 634 1414
Helpline email service help@b-eat.co.uk

Youthline: 0845 634 7650 (callers 18 & under)
Youthline email service fyp@b-eat.co.uk

Web: www.b-eat.co.uk


CAREconfidential: Pregnancy and post abortion helpline

Call 0800 028 2228

Web: www.careconfidential.com

Email: admin@careconfidential.com

Debtline NI: Help for anyone concerned about debt

 

Call 0800 027 4990

Web: www.debtlineni.org

Email: contactusni@cccs.co.uk

 

 

24 hr Domestic Violence Helpline NI : Help for women and children escaping domestic violence

Call 0800 917 1414

Web: www.niwaf.org

Email: info@womensaidni.org

 

 

Drinkline: Support for anyone concerned about their own, or another's drinking

 

Call 0800 917 8282

 

National Drugs Helpline: For drug users, solvent misusers, their families, friends and carers

 

24hr helpline 0800 77 66 00

Web: www.talktofrank.com

Email support offered via web

 

 

Eating Disorder Association (NI): Help and support

Tel: 028 9023 5959

Web: www.eatingdisordersni.com

Email: mailtoedani@fsmail.net

 

 

Gamcare: Support for anyone affected by a gambling dependency

 

Call 0845 6000 133

Web: www. gamcare .org.uk

Online support available from the site

 


HIV Support Centre and AIDS Helpline

Helpline 0800 137 437

Web: www.thehivsupportcentre.org.uk Email: info@thehivsupportcentre.org.uk

Lifeline: Regional helpline dealing with suicide, self-harm, abuse, trauma, depression and anxiety.

Call 24hr: 0808 808 8000

 

Missing People Helpline: Support for anyone missing family members

Call 24hr 0500 700 700

Web: www.missingpeople.org.uk

Email support offered via web

 

Message Home: Help for people who have left home or run away

Call 24hr 0800 700 740

(Callers can send messages)

 

 

Narcotics Anonymous: Help with living drug-free

Helpline 07810 172 991 Web: www.nanorthernireland.com

Email: contact@nanorthernireland.com

Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Centre (NI)

Crisis Line 028 9032 9002

Web: www.rapecrisisni.com

 

 

Samaritans: 24hr confidential emotional support

Call 08457 90 90 90 (UK)

Web: www.samaritans.org         
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Shelterline: UK wide freephone housing advice service

Call 0808 800 4444

Web: www.northernireland.shelter.org.uk

Email support offered via web

Victim Supportline: Support for anyone affected by crime

Call 0845 30 30 900

Web: www. victimsupport .org.uk

Email: contact@victimsupport.org.uk

 

 

 

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General (NI)

All Ireland Spiritual Guidance Association

Tel: (00 353) 87 202 8056

Web: www.aisga.org

Email: info@aisga.org

Care for the Family: Networks, projects and courses in support of family life

 

Tel: 028 9262 8050

Web: www.care-for-the-family.org.uk

Email: jean.gibson@cff.org.uk

The Church of Ireland Ministry of Healing

Tel: 028 9078 2159

Web: www.healingireland.org

Email: cmohbel@btconnect.com

Citizens Advice Bureau (Regional Office): Support, information, advice

Tel: 028 9023 1120

Web: www.citizensadvice.co.uk

Email: info@citizensadvice.co.uk

The Mother's Union in Ireland

 

Tel: (353) 1 873 5075

Web: www.mothersunion.ie

Email: office@mothersunion.ie

 

 

 

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Unfortunately the Council cannot respond to individual requests for advice and counselling.
Please contact your parish minister for help.
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