Local Support Organisations
Local Support Organisations
There are many support organisations in Causeway Coast and Glens providing family support services, mental health and well-being support and support for older people, vulnerable people and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities. Those organisations that provide services across all or part of the Borough are listed below. For a full listing of all other community and voluntary organisations in Causeway Coast and Glens click here.
| Name of organisation | Support type | Contact details | Services provided |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Concern Causeway | older people |
Phone: 028 7035 7966 Email:info@accauseway.org |
Social and support services for older people - advocacy and information , befriending, signposting |
| BCRC Community Navigator for Older People | older people |
Phone:028 2766 5068 Email: communitynavigator@theresourcecentre.org |
Linking older people to health and well-being services; telephone referral service for older people, carers, community groups and health professionals offering a listening ear and making practical connections to meet the needs of older people |
| BCRC Ethnic Community Project | Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities |
Email: marzena@theresourcecentre.org Phone: 07716 401059 Email:gosia@theresourcecentre.org |
ESOL & conversational English Classes; drop-in service for BAME individuals and groups; supporting integration needs, eg: Family needs, Employment, Benefits, Housing, Health & Education; Mental Health support and the Listening Ear service |
| Bee Heard | mental health and well-being |
Email: contact@beeheard.org.uk |
Independent mental health support in the Triangle area (Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart) run by and for those affected by mental illness; support to listen, support and empower those suffering , signpost & provide training, drop in service, support when talking to GP |
| Building Communities Resource Centre (BCRC) | community network |
Email: info@theresourcecentre.org Phone: 028 2766 5068 |
Community Development, Community Cohesion, Support for Older People, Disability Development and Ethnic Minority Support |
| CAN (Compass Advocacy Network) | learning disability |
Email: info@compasspeople.org Phone: 028 2766 9030 |
Supporting people with learning disabilities, Autism and mental health issues to be able to realise their potential in work, social and community activities - day opportunities, social activities, social enterprises, buddy support. |
| Causeway Multi Cultural Forum | Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities |
Email: cmcf2014@yahoo.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/causewaymultiforum/
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To promote inclusion and diversity among different cultures through language classes, music, dance and cooking, discussion on cultural issues, sharing information and sign posting. |
| COAST (Causeway Older Active Strategic Team) | older people |
Phone: 028 777 67860 Email: coast.manager@yahoo.co.uk |
Regional support for people aged 60+, networking opportunities, funding support and information, handy persons project and Good Morning service |
| Causeway Rural and Urban Network (CRUN) |
community network health & wellbeing |
Phone: 028 7034 4934 Email: info@crun.org |
Community support network providing range of community development support, training and activities, support for young people into work or training, promote support for positive mental health including SPRING Social Prescribing. |
| Causeway & Mid-Ulster Womens Aid | domestic abuse |
Phone:028 7035 6573 Email: admin@cmuwa.org.uk Freephone 24/7 Domestic & Sexual Abuse Line 08088021414 |
Support, advice and temporary refuge to women and their children suffering domestic abuse |
| Causeway Volunteer Centre | volunteering |
Phone: 028 7035 8285 Email: info@causewayvc.org |
Offers volunteering services and opportunities including training, supporting placements, Access NI checks |
| Coleraine Surestart | family support |
Phone: 028 7032 1032 Email: info@colerainesurestart.org.uk |
Variety of health and well-being, play and early learning and family support programmes with expectant parents and families with children aged 4 and under in targetted areas in Coleraine - family visiting, developmental programme, health visiting, speech & language therapy etc |
| Corrymeela |
family support mental health and wellbeing trauma |
Phone: 028 2076 2626 (Ballycastle) Phone: 028 9050 8080 (Belfast) Email: welcome@corrymeela.org |
Residential Centre in Ballycastle working with schools, families, communities and international education on issues as as: Sectarianism; Marginalisation; The Legacies of Conflict; Public Theology |
| Dalriada Rural Surestart | family support |
Phone:028 2073 0444 Email: admindrss@northerntrust.hscni.net |
Variety of programmes with expectant parents and families with children aged 4 and under in the areas of Bushmills, Mosside, Ballycastle, Armoy and the Newhill Ward and Route Wards areas of Ballymoney - family visiting, developmental programme, health visiting, speech & language therapy etc |
| Dry Arch Childrens Centre | family support |
Phone: 028 7774 2904 Email: info@dryarchcentre.org |
Offers a range of support services to families such as accredited childcare, SureStart services, educational and development programmes for children, parenting support, youth support and family support. Based across three centres; two in Limavady (Catherine Street and Greystone Road) and the main Centre in Dungiven. |
| Family Support Hub (Action for Children) | family support |
Phone: 028 9446 7345 or 079 2149 2138 |
Early intervention family support services to vulnerable families and children aged 0-18 through a multi-agency network of statutory, community and voluntary organizations that either provide early intervention services or work with families who need early intervention services. |
| Good Morning Ballycastle | older people/ vulnerable people |
Phone: 028 2076 8309/ 07849859781 Email: goodmorningballycastle@googlemail.com |
Telephone befriending service to elderly, lonely, and isolated people living in and around Ballycastle and The Glens. |
| Good Morning Causeway | older people/ vulnerable people |
Phone: 028 7055 8005 Email: info@goodmorningcauseway.com
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Telephone befriending service to elderly, lonely, and isolated people living in and around Coleraine and Ballymoney areas |
| Good Morning Roe Valley | older people/ vulnerable people |
Phone: 02877765438 Email: manager@lcdi.com |
Telephone befriending service to elderly, lonely, and isolated people living in and around the Limavady area |
| Homestart Causeway | family support |
Phone:028 7032 1765 Email:hsc01@btconnect.com |
Local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times; offer vital links to activities and services and helping build a support network. |
| Limavady Volunteer centre | volunteering |
Phone:028 7776 5438 Email: volunteers@lcdi.co.uk |
Offers volunteering services and opportunities including training, supporting placements, and a range of projects including Hens Shed and EQUAL |
|
Living Well Moyle |
older people/ vulnerable people |
Sandra Watton Living Well Coordinator Phone: 07435968376 Email: sandra.watton@ageni.org Anne McCloskey Living Well Coordinator Phone: 07816317735 Email: annemccloskey@ageni.org |
practical and emotional support to increase social connections with local clubs and groups and get out and about in your own area |
| Northern Area Community Network |
community network health & wellbeing rural |
Phone: 028 21772100 Email: info@nacn.org |
Community development support for rural areas. Services include health and well-being projects, small grants, development support, SPRING Social Prescribing. |
| North Coast Community Transport | transport |
Phone: 028 7032 1234 Email: info@northcoastcommunitytransport.com |
Provide affordable and accessible transport to individuals and groups within the Causeway Coast & Glens Area |
| Oasis Ashes to Gold | mental health & wellbeing |
Phone:028 7044 0386 Email: oasis.causeway@ashestogold.uk |
Based in Copleraine and provide support to people who are living with, or recovering from mental health issues, through a drop-in service, counselling and one-to-one support. |
| Salvation Army |
mental health and wellbeing emergency assistance for people experiencing financial difficulty |
Phone: 028 2766 9138 / 028 2766 5520 (Ballymoney) Phone: 028 777 22613 (Limavady) Email: ballymoney@salvationarmy.org.uk |
Befriending, listening ear, signposting, emergency assistance with electric and gas. Bases in Ballymoney and Limavady |
| SOLAS Moyle | mental health and wellbeing |
Phone: 028 2024 8088 Email: info@solaswellbeing.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/SolasWellbeingBallycastle
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Based in Ballycastle and offer a range of support is on offer including talking therapies and skills based activities, both in groups and one to one setting. Meditation, Acupuncture and Relaxation Skills; Art, Music and Craft based activities; yoga based activities including Restorative Yoga; Drop in informal sessions |
| St Vincent dePaul | emergency assistance for people experiencing financial difficulty |
Phone: for a full list of mobile numbers for each conference click here https://www.svp.ie/what-we-do/local-offices/north-region/conference-contact-details-north.aspx Email: northantrimnortheastderry.areacouncil@svpni.co.uk northderry.areacouncil@svpni.co.uk midulster.areacouncil@svpni.co.uk |
Charity providing friendship and support, practical help for people experiencing fiancial difficulty and information about other services. Conferences in Coleraine, Portrush, Portstewart, Rasharkin, Kilrea, Cloughmills, Ballycastle, Ballymoney, Glenariff/Cushendall, Limavady, Banagher, Dungiven, Feeney, Ballerin. |
| Wave Trauma Centre |
trauma mental health & wellbeing |
Phone: 028 2766 9900 Email: adminballymoney@wavetrauma.org |
Cross community victims’ group offering outreach Support, Health and Wellbeing Services, Counselling, Complementary Therapies, Welfare Advice, Advocacy, Peer Support, Social Events, Creative and Psycho-educational Courses as well as accredited Trauma Training courses. 5 centres across N Ireland, one of which is in Ballymoney. |
| Zacchary Geddis Break the Silence Trust | mental health & wellbeing |
Phone:079 341 87147 Email: zgbtst@gmail.com |
Based in Coleraine and provide Mens Support Hub, Youth therapy,Mental Health Advice & Support, Daily Helpline,Counselling, Mentoring And Drop in Service |
If your organisation or service is based within the Borough and you would like to be listed, or if you would like to change any of the details of your organisation listed above, please contact us.