Our vision

Partners in care Supporters in recovery Advocates for Change

CAUSE is funded by health and social care trusts across Northern Ireland in addition to receiving funding from DHSSPSNI to deliver service level agreements (SLAs). Access to funding from these sources requires us to meet stringent adherence to quality assured standards in our organisational policies and procedures. We believe in quality, we invest in quality, we deliver quality.

We are also committed to working collaboratively within our own sector and across sectors to achieving better outcomes for families, partners and friends supporting loved ones with a serious mental illness, regularly linking carers we work with to other services (statutory and voluntary) within their communities.

Latest

25th Birthday Appeal

Originally founded by two parents caring for their son and daughter ill with psychosis, CAUSE has grown organically as a local charity from our first support group in Belfast to working regionally today - please support our 25th birthday this year!
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust hosting free 6-week stress management programme

A 6-week stress management programme Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is offering a choice of FREE Stress Control Classes
Nursery and Under 5s

Great for young fundraisers
Make a flippin' difference on Pancake Tuesday

A YUMMY way to support us in this our 25th birthday year! At home, at school, at work or in your cub or community, will you host a ‘Pancake Party’ on Tuesday 25 February or a date of your choice?

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.
Jen and Paul Cha Cha Cha for CAUSE

We are having a ball supporting this fantastic local mental health charity - the only one of its kind!
Harry's strictly for CAUSE

CAUSE is the only charity of its kind in Northern Ireland that is peer led and supports those people impacted by someone's severe mental illness.
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.
Strictly Asda for CAUSE

I am doing Strictly with some of my Asda colleague's to raise money for such a great charity to help support Mental Health. CAUSE does some fantastic work in Belfast.
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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.