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]

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We're hiring

Various posts are available and a key addition to CAUSE’s advocacy service, supporting families, parents, carers and friends of those receiving mental health services
Belong @ Eakin Run 5, Donate 5 & Nominate 5

Belong @ Eakin have partnered with CAUSE as our focused Charity of the Year 22/23.
Dietitians Week 20th June – 24th June

This week marks Dietitians Week 20th June – 24th June and a new YouTube channel “The Public Health Dietitians” has been launched in partnership with Public Health Dietitians Group and the Public Health Agency.
It's Alcohol Awareness Week

Northern Ireland’s Alcohol Awareness Week is supported by the Public Health Agency and is taking place this week 20th June to 26th June.

We're hiring

Various posts are available and a key addition to CAUSE’s advocacy service, supporting families, parents, carers and friends of those receiving mental health services
Mens' Health Week 2022

'MISSION: is POSSIBLE' and the call to men (and those who support the health of men) is 'The Action Starts with You'.
It's Carers Week (6 - 12 June)

This year's theme for Carers Week 2022 is 'Make caring visible, valued and supported' and the Coalition of Carers Organisations, has issued a joint call for the full reopening of day centres, short breaks and respite support in every Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.
New training guide for mental health improvement and suicide prevention launched by Belfast Trust

This guide provides information on the wide range of training programmes available on the topics of mental health, emotional wellbeing and suicide prevention.
New charity partner for CAUSE

The team is thrilled to announce that we have a new corporate partner for the year ahead - [email protected]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022 - tips on dealing with loneliness

The Mental Health Foundation has launched a leaflet on dealing with loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2022

This year's theme is loneliness and we want to help reduce it amongst mental health carers!
Sensational fundraisers bring back Strictly for CAUSE

10 amazing acts took to the dancefloor and raised over £13,000 with a glitzy show at the Europa Hotel and brought back Strictly for CAUSE with a bang!
Ukraine conflict: How to help yourself, your kids, and others

If you woke up this morning, looked at the news, and felt increasingly worried about the war in Ukraine, you are not alone. After a two-year pandemic, it's a lot to absorb, and experts agree that feeling overwhelmed is normal. There is advice on how you can take care of yourself, your kids - and others.
Tips for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment

Mental Health and Money Advice service has pulled together some advice to make sure you’ve got everything covered before and on the day.

£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!
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
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.
Our vision

Partners in care - Supporters in recovery - Advocates for Change
What does recovery mean?

The concept of recovery
Paulo's Story

Cool FM radio presenter Paulo Ross is well known for his love of mountain walking — and for deeply personal reasons he’s passionate about the health benefits it brings and the support CAUSE offers.