Meet the team

Carer Advocates Team:

Angela (Acute Services) Pat (South & East Belfast)

Annette (WHSCT - Northern area) Orla (WHSCT - Southern area)

John (Personality Disorder Belfast) Rachel (Personality Disorder Belfast)

Brenda (SEHSCT - Lisburn) Edwina (SEHSCT-North Down and Ards)

Arlene (SHSCT Area) Therese (SHSCT Area)

Magz (North and West Belfast) Kylie (CAMHS In-patient)

Moira (Regional Forensic)

Head Office

Valerie Sullivan CEO Anne Holland Fundraising Manager Deirdre Kearney Admin & Finance Manager

Verity Cornford Administrator & Volunteer Co-ordinator

Latest

Saying Goodbye - COVID-19 bereavement resources

These booklets provide advice for people who have experienced a bereavement during the COVID-19 pandemic period.
DOH Advice for informal (unpaid) carers

This information provides advice and support for informal carers, young carers and family members. It pulls together already existing sources of information into one place and signposts carers to others who may be able to help.
We are Born and Bred 'awk hiya love' collection supports CAUSE

WE ARE BORN AND BRED is donating 20% of all sales of one of its quirky collections to CAUSE - 'awk hiya love'
COVID-19 A to Z

To help improve everyone’s understanding here is an A-Z glossary of COVID-19 words and terms with plain English explanations.

Meet our Ambassador

Meet Kirstie McMurray from Downtown and Downtown Country and CAUSE Ambassador
Meet the board

CAUSE strives to maintain a peer-led focus at both an operational and strategic level.

Support groups

A safe and confidential space to talk, to learn about mental illness and services but also to connect with others who are dealing with similar issues and problems.
Our vision

Partners in care - Supporters in recovery - Advocates for Change
Support our carers

Giving regularly helps us to continue our support to many families, friends and partners caring for a loved one with a serious mental illness as it allows us to plan for our future projects and services. You can make a one off donation too or give regularly now or you can also send your donation simply. If you require any further information about making a donation to CAUSE, please call us on 028 9065 0650 or email: [email protected]
Supporting Activities

We arrange supporting activities and short breaks to ensure carers can prioritise their own health and well-being.
Our services

Established in 1995, CAUSE is peer-led which means it is run by carers for carers. We know from direct personal experience the issues carers can face. Whether you just need someone to talk to, guidance on finding your way around or accessing services, how to work with professionals, learning more about mental illness, support available for carers or dealing with other problems, we are here for you.
Lobbying policy

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For Carers

CAUSE is peer-led which means it is run by mental health carers for mental health carers. We know from direct personal experience the issues that you as a mental health carer can face. Carer Advocates are here to provide you with help - tailored to what you need to cope in your care-giving role.
Training

Our courses for carers and professionals, are designed to provide specific training - based on lived experience - to all those affected by a loved one's serious mental illness.
Meet the board

CAUSE strives to maintain a peer-led focus at both an operational and strategic level.
Looking after yourself

It is not unreasonable to expect that you should have time for yourself to engage in those activities which you find life enhancing and help maintain your wellbeing.