Directory of services

www.carersdigital.org resources for this trust can onnly be downloaded. Carers chat forum where carers can careate their own personal account and download the Jointly app for free using the code DGTL2770.

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

If you are a newcomer to the Causeway Coast and Glens click here for some very useful information and contact details.

CARERS NI

Tel: 028 9043 9843 Email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY CORVID HELPLINE FREEPHONE

Tel: 0808 802 0020 Email: [email protected]

Text: ACTION to 81025

Directory of Mental Health Support Services by Area

Belfast

Northern

South Eastern

Southern

Western

Counselling services and other family support services

For a full range of counselling and family support services check also the Family Support NI website. This site provides details of a wide range of services provided by statutory, voluntary and community organisations. You can access up-to-date information on a range of services available to support families.

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Check also the Counselling Directory

Other useful links:

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/

https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/landing-pages/covid-19-service-updates

https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/coronavirus-covid-19

https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus

The Centre for Independent Living has a useful set of FAQs:

https://www.cilni.org/bwl-knowledge-base-category/coronavirus-faqs/

Directory of services to help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing | HSC Public Health Agency

Advice Space (formerly known as Citizens Advice)

https://www.advicespace.me/

Tel: 0300 1233 233

HELPLINES NI https://helplinesni.com

Download this leaflet

If you need to talk to someone about coping with the pressures you may wish to call:

LIFELINE on 0808 808 8000

www.samaritans.org

www.childline.org.uk

Other support services contact details

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Free access cards and tickets for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
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£100 Voucher Scheme

Please note - NEW DATE FOR REGISTRATION - will be open from September 27 to October 25!
Free access cards and tickets for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
free tickets and access cards for carers

With lockdown restrictions easing we are looking forward to getting out and about a little more. Check out the schemes that provide free or reduced tickets for a carer!
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