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.

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Over 60s Check in and Chat

Age NI and the Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland are reaching out to the over 60s with their ‘Check in and chat’ service.
South Belfast COVID 19 Helplne

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Forward South Partnership is delivering a South Belfast COVID-19 Helpline service to connect local people with support they may need during this time with a particular focus on those who may be vulnerable, isolated or experiencing financial hardship.
Department for Communities New Helpline 0808 802 0020

Department for Communities have set up a new Coronavirus (COVID 19) freephone Helpline: 0808 802 0020 available 7 days a week from 9.00am - 5.00pm
Carers' Allowance during Covid 19

During the Covid-19 pandemic, new measures allow unpaid carers to continue to claim Carer’s Allowance if they have a temporary break in caring, because they or the person they care for gets coronavirus or if they have to isolate because of it.

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.
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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.