Spare an hour for CAUSE please!

Collection and bag pack dates for 2019

If you can spare an hour or two, please join our gang of collectors and bag packers by contacting Verity on 028 90 650 650 or email: [email protected]

Latest

Strictly Copacabana

Our Strictly All Stars are back on the dance floor to raise much needed funds for our support services. Due to the pandemic our fundraising was significantly impacted but this loyal troupe of fundraisers are determined to get us back on track!
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust setting up Carer Network

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT) is setting up a Carer Network and are seeking unpaid and family carers to get involved.
Kathryn & Mark take on Strictly Copacabana

This year Mark and myself will be taking part in Strictly Copacabana for CAUSE. Not only is this a fabulous fun event to take part in but most importantly we are taking part to raise some much needed funds for CAUSE 💜
Rome Marathon 2022!

CAUSE is a great local charity and I’ve always had a marathon on my bucket list…!

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust setting up Carer Network

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT) is setting up a Carer Network and are seeking unpaid and family carers to get involved.
Involvement & Co-Production Leadership Development Programme

This exciting new programme offers HSC staff, service users and carers an excellent opportunity to develop together their capacity to support the HSC to improve how it plans, delivers and lead our services together.
Are you ready for winter

NEA is concerned that the ‘perfect storm’ of higher energy prices, reduced incomes, and leaky, inefficient housing could put many households in Northern Ireland at increased risk of fuel poverty this coming winter. Read on for some energy saving tips
Suicide training for Greater Belfast area

Papyrus is offering free suicide prevention training for anyone in the Belfast area.
Carers Rights Day - 25 November 2021

Whether you are a new carer or have been caring for someone for a while, we believe that it’s important that you understand your rights and are able to access the support that is available to you as soon as you need it. Read this year’s Carers Rights Day report here!
Belfast Recovery College is hiring

The Belfast Recovery College is hiring! Seeking a Band 4 Sessional Peer Educator.
Community Pharmacists launch Pharmacy First to support HSC system

Community pharmacies across Northern Ireland will provide a Pharmacy First service again this winter, encouraging patients to contact their local chemist for help with everyday health conditions, including common winter ailments.
WRAP 2022 Course dates announced

WRAP is delivered by trained WRAP facilitators with experience in mental health. The WRAP course is for everyone. We all need a wellness plan!
Future Planning Model with the Health & Social Care Hubs

Due to the closure and migration of the Health and Social Care Board (HSCB) to a new entity within the Department of Health, a new planning model must be designed and implemented.
World Mental Health Day 2021

Sunday 10 October is World Mental Health Day will you make a move to make caring in mental health count!

£100 Voucher Scheme

Please note - NEW DATE FOR REGISTRATION - will be open from September 27 to October 25!
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!
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!
My family member has been detained - what does that mean?

This section only deals with people who are detained under the Civil process, (eg. from home) and not under the criminal justice process.
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 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.
What does recovery mean?

The concept of recovery
Our vision

Partners in care - Supporters in recovery - Advocates for Change
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.
About mental illness and personal accounts of mental illness