Youth and community services in Ardoyne, Marrowbone and upper North Belfast
A guide to what’s on, where and when
This directory was originally created to provide key contact information, opening hours, programme information of groups and organisations providing services to youth and community in Ardoyne and Marrowbone. We have expanded it to include community response to Covid19 crisis throughout upper North Belfast and surrounding areas.
If we have left anyone out or some of the information is out of date, please let us know: email catherine@ardoyne.org
Click on the links below to get to the section you want:
Ardoyne /Marrowbone
- Children and young people
- Community
- Education
- Fitness and health
Wider North Belfast
- Wider North Belfast community support during Covid 19 crisis
- Belfast wide support during Covid-19 crisis
- Political representatives
- Other useful contacts
If we have left anyone out or some of the information is out of date, please let us know: email catherine@ardoyne.org
Click on the links below to get to the section you want:
Ardoyne /Marrowbone
- Children and young people
- Community
- Education
- Fitness and health
Wider North Belfast
- Wider North Belfast community support during Covid 19 crisis
- Belfast wide support during Covid-19 crisis
- Political representatives
- Other useful contacts
ARDOYNE / MARROWBONE
Children and Young People
18th Belfast Holycross Scout Group - updated 15/4/20
Scouting Ireland encourages the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, contribute to the improvement of society.
Services usually provided
Personal development, teamwork, leadership, practical skills development, environmental awareness, and community consciousness - all through scouting activities.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Our junior sections have currently moved to online activities and sharing of activities that our youth members and their families can do at home while in lockdown.
Our Rovers and adult Scouters are engaged with providing the resources mentioned above.
We are also engaged with Scout Foundation NI and Scrubs NI in gathering / distributing material and finished Scrubs masks for health service workers.
We also have volunteers working with the Voluntary Bike Group delivering PPE / medical supplies where and when needed.
Some of our Volunteers are also working in Neighbourhood groups helping to ensure elderly residents have the provisions they need:collecting pensions, doing shopping etc.
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Kieran McCann, Group Leader
Email: scouts18thbelfast@outlook.com
Website: www.scouts.ie
Normal opening hours
Tuesday 7pm-8.30pm
Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm
Thursday 7pm-9pm
Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Normal service hours
- Beaver Scouts (6-9yrs)
Tuesday 7pm-8.30pm
- Club Scouts (9-12yrs)
Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm
- Scouts (12-15.5yrs)
Thursday 7pm-9pm
- Venture Scouts (15.5-18yrs)
Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact the group's Facebook page, or email scouts18thbelfast@outlook.com
Scouting Ireland encourages the physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, contribute to the improvement of society.
Services usually provided
Personal development, teamwork, leadership, practical skills development, environmental awareness, and community consciousness - all through scouting activities.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Our junior sections have currently moved to online activities and sharing of activities that our youth members and their families can do at home while in lockdown.
Our Rovers and adult Scouters are engaged with providing the resources mentioned above.
We are also engaged with Scout Foundation NI and Scrubs NI in gathering / distributing material and finished Scrubs masks for health service workers.
We also have volunteers working with the Voluntary Bike Group delivering PPE / medical supplies where and when needed.
Some of our Volunteers are also working in Neighbourhood groups helping to ensure elderly residents have the provisions they need:collecting pensions, doing shopping etc.
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Kieran McCann, Group Leader
Email: scouts18thbelfast@outlook.com
Website: www.scouts.ie
Normal opening hours
Tuesday 7pm-8.30pm
Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm
Thursday 7pm-9pm
Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Normal service hours
- Beaver Scouts (6-9yrs)
Tuesday 7pm-8.30pm
- Club Scouts (9-12yrs)
Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm
- Scouts (12-15.5yrs)
Thursday 7pm-9pm
- Venture Scouts (15.5-18yrs)
Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact the group's Facebook page, or email scouts18thbelfast@outlook.com
Ardoyne Afterschools Club - updated 8/2/21
Ardoyne Afterschools Club aims to provide quality, registered childcare during afterschool’s hours for children aged 4-15, and to provide play opportunities aimed at meeting their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional developmental needs, thus also enabling parents to access training, employment and education.
'Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity' Kay Redfield Jamison
Services usually provided
Afterschools provision
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Afterschools provision for children of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust staff
Contact information
Ardoyne Afterschools Club, c/o Deanby Youth Club, Oldpark Terrace, Belfast, BT14 6NP
Contact name: Damien Sparkes
Email: ardoyneafterschoolsclub@outlook.com
Tel: 028 9543 8050 Mobile: 079 7062 1719
Facebook: Ardoyne Afterschools Club Belfast
Normal opening Hours
Monday to Friday 1.30pm-5.30pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Ardoyne Afterschools Club aims to provide quality, registered childcare during afterschool’s hours for children aged 4-15, and to provide play opportunities aimed at meeting their social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional developmental needs, thus also enabling parents to access training, employment and education.
'Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity' Kay Redfield Jamison
Services usually provided
Afterschools provision
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Afterschools provision for children of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust staff
Contact information
Ardoyne Afterschools Club, c/o Deanby Youth Club, Oldpark Terrace, Belfast, BT14 6NP
Contact name: Damien Sparkes
Email: ardoyneafterschoolsclub@outlook.com
Tel: 028 9543 8050 Mobile: 079 7062 1719
Facebook: Ardoyne Afterschools Club Belfast
Normal opening Hours
Monday to Friday 1.30pm-5.30pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Ardoyne Youth Club - updated 26/3/21
Ardoyne Youth Club is a registered charity and has been delivering youth provision within the Ardoyne area of North Belfast for over 50 years.
We offer targeted youth provision, which helps to develop the young people involved from a personal, social and educational viewpoint.
This youth provision also impacts upon the local Ardoyne community as a whole through the reduction of criminal activity, substance abuse and improving relations amongst young people and between young people and other groups within the community.
Services usually provided
Good relations programmes, R City, Belfast 2 Blanco, Ardoyne YC Football Club, personal and social development, International experiences, health, well-being, and employment support.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement with members. Street based outreach in partnership with Ardoyne Youth Enterprise and John Paul II Club. Face to face bespoke group work when restrictions allow.
One to one mentoring and family support work. Support for North Belfast Foodbank.
Contact information
Old Beltex Mill, Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact name: Joe McNeill, Leader
Email: info@ardoyneyc.com
Tel: 028 9035 1482
Facebook: Ardoyne Youth Club
Twitter: @ArdoyneYC
Website: www.ardoyneyc.com
Normal opening hours
Monday-Wednesday 9am-10pm
Thursday and Friday 9am-12am
Weekend opening varies
Normal service hours
Monday to Friday 7pm-10pm 8 years+
Thursday and Friday 10pm-12am 14 years+
We have other programmes, project and activities. Please contact the club for further information on these.
Opening/service hours during Covid 19 crisis
The centre is currently closed to young people and will reopen as soon as restrictions allow.
Ardoyne Youth Club is a registered charity and has been delivering youth provision within the Ardoyne area of North Belfast for over 50 years.
We offer targeted youth provision, which helps to develop the young people involved from a personal, social and educational viewpoint.
This youth provision also impacts upon the local Ardoyne community as a whole through the reduction of criminal activity, substance abuse and improving relations amongst young people and between young people and other groups within the community.
Services usually provided
Good relations programmes, R City, Belfast 2 Blanco, Ardoyne YC Football Club, personal and social development, International experiences, health, well-being, and employment support.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement with members. Street based outreach in partnership with Ardoyne Youth Enterprise and John Paul II Club. Face to face bespoke group work when restrictions allow.
One to one mentoring and family support work. Support for North Belfast Foodbank.
Contact information
Old Beltex Mill, Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact name: Joe McNeill, Leader
Email: info@ardoyneyc.com
Tel: 028 9035 1482
Facebook: Ardoyne Youth Club
Twitter: @ArdoyneYC
Website: www.ardoyneyc.com
Normal opening hours
Monday-Wednesday 9am-10pm
Thursday and Friday 9am-12am
Weekend opening varies
Normal service hours
Monday to Friday 7pm-10pm 8 years+
Thursday and Friday 10pm-12am 14 years+
We have other programmes, project and activities. Please contact the club for further information on these.
Opening/service hours during Covid 19 crisis
The centre is currently closed to young people and will reopen as soon as restrictions allow.
Ardoyne Youth Enterprise - updated 8/2/21
Ardoyne Youth Enterprise manages youth, community development and good relations initiatives in North Belfast.
AYE provides youth outreach services, personal development support and accredited training opportunities for young people.
We also provide support to increase capacity within our member organisations, deliver community transport services, facilitate relationship building between communities and drive strategic youth development plans locally.
Services usually provided
Youth detached and outreach services, personal development support, training opportunities, capacity support for member organisations and community transport.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support for young people through online group work and mentoring
Online OCNNI youth leadership courses
Capacity support for member organisations
Young people can be referred for support by contacting youth@ardoyne.org, or messaging Ardoyne Youth Enterprise's social media accounts.
Contact information
11a Flax Street, Belfast
Contact Name: Thomas Turley, Director
Email: communications@ardoyne.org
Tel: 028 9074 1479 - but during Covid 19 crisis, use staff email addresses
Facebook: Ardoyne Youth Enterprise
Twitter: @ayebelfast
Instagram: Ayebelfast
Website: www.ardoyne.org
Normal office hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm
Normal youth outreach services
Monday- Saturday 6pm-10pm
Working hours during Covid 19 crisis
Same but contact:
thomas@ardoyne.org for organisational services
catherine@ardoyne.org for communications and membership support
Fionnuala@ardoyne.org for youth services
Ardoyne Youth Enterprise manages youth, community development and good relations initiatives in North Belfast.
AYE provides youth outreach services, personal development support and accredited training opportunities for young people.
We also provide support to increase capacity within our member organisations, deliver community transport services, facilitate relationship building between communities and drive strategic youth development plans locally.
Services usually provided
Youth detached and outreach services, personal development support, training opportunities, capacity support for member organisations and community transport.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support for young people through online group work and mentoring
Online OCNNI youth leadership courses
Capacity support for member organisations
Young people can be referred for support by contacting youth@ardoyne.org, or messaging Ardoyne Youth Enterprise's social media accounts.
Contact information
11a Flax Street, Belfast
Contact Name: Thomas Turley, Director
Email: communications@ardoyne.org
Tel: 028 9074 1479 - but during Covid 19 crisis, use staff email addresses
Facebook: Ardoyne Youth Enterprise
Twitter: @ayebelfast
Instagram: Ayebelfast
Website: www.ardoyne.org
Normal office hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm
Normal youth outreach services
Monday- Saturday 6pm-10pm
Working hours during Covid 19 crisis
Same but contact:
thomas@ardoyne.org for organisational services
catherine@ardoyne.org for communications and membership support
Fionnuala@ardoyne.org for youth services
Cumann Óige Uí Dhochartaigh - updated 26/3/21
Cumann Óige Gaelach, craic agus spraoi.
Services usually provided
Youth club services through the medium of Irish language.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement through social media.
Contact information
c/o Áras Mhic Reachtain, 283 Antrim Road, Belfast
Contact name: Caoimhe Nic Cú Uladh
Email: caoimhe@glornamona.com
Tel: 07597680645 02890234442
Facebook: Cumann Óige Uí Dhochartaigh
Normal opening hours
Tuesday 6pm to 10pm
Normal service hours
Tuesday:
6pm to 8pm, for children in P4 to P7
8pm-10pm for age 11 to 18
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above.
Cumann Óige Gaelach, craic agus spraoi.
Services usually provided
Youth club services through the medium of Irish language.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement through social media.
Contact information
c/o Áras Mhic Reachtain, 283 Antrim Road, Belfast
Contact name: Caoimhe Nic Cú Uladh
Email: caoimhe@glornamona.com
Tel: 07597680645 02890234442
Facebook: Cumann Óige Uí Dhochartaigh
Normal opening hours
Tuesday 6pm to 10pm
Normal service hours
Tuesday:
6pm to 8pm, for children in P4 to P7
8pm-10pm for age 11 to 18
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above.
Deanby Youth Centre - updated 8/2/21
Deanby Youth Club has been in service since 1969 and is currently providing the young people of North Belfast with the opportunity to develop their life skills. Deanby Youth Club gives children and young people the space to play in a safe environment and to discover their abilities, to build self-esteem and confidence in themselves through personal development programmes
Services usually provided
Personal development programmes, play, Irish dancing, Ju Jitsu and dance
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We are keeping In contact with our young people through Facebook and Zoom. We are providing info on health and wellbeing during the crisis, updates on things to do and advice on staying safe. Dance and Jujitsu are cancelled at the moment. Ardoyne Afterschools Club continues to run from our premises and is open for children of key workers and social services staff.
Contact information
Oldpark Terrace, Belfast, BT14 6NP
Contact name: John Murphy
Email: murflfc105@hotmail.com or lorraine_murphy@hotmail.com
Tel: 078 5032 8438
Facebook: Deanby Youth Club
Normal opening hours
Monday- Thursday 6.30pm-9.30pm
Opening hours / contact during Covid 19 crisis
The building is only open for the Afterschools Club. Contact Deanby Youth Club via our Facebook page, email or mobile.
Deanby Youth Club has been in service since 1969 and is currently providing the young people of North Belfast with the opportunity to develop their life skills. Deanby Youth Club gives children and young people the space to play in a safe environment and to discover their abilities, to build self-esteem and confidence in themselves through personal development programmes
Services usually provided
Personal development programmes, play, Irish dancing, Ju Jitsu and dance
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We are keeping In contact with our young people through Facebook and Zoom. We are providing info on health and wellbeing during the crisis, updates on things to do and advice on staying safe. Dance and Jujitsu are cancelled at the moment. Ardoyne Afterschools Club continues to run from our premises and is open for children of key workers and social services staff.
Contact information
Oldpark Terrace, Belfast, BT14 6NP
Contact name: John Murphy
Email: murflfc105@hotmail.com or lorraine_murphy@hotmail.com
Tel: 078 5032 8438
Facebook: Deanby Youth Club
Normal opening hours
Monday- Thursday 6.30pm-9.30pm
Opening hours / contact during Covid 19 crisis
The building is only open for the Afterschools Club. Contact Deanby Youth Club via our Facebook page, email or mobile.
Glenbrook Surestart - updated 26/3/21
Surestart aims to work with parents and children aged under four in areas of disadvantage to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of pre-school children to ensure they can flourish at home and when they get to school. Surestart’s objectives are to improve the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play, improving language skills and the early identification and support of children with learning difficulties.
Services normally provided
Antenatal and post-natal support, health visiting support, breastfeeding support, family support, home visiting, parenting programmes, stay and play sessions, songs and rhyme sessions, baby drop-in group, antenatal drop-in group, speech, language and communication support, health events, family fun days and summer trips.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
One to one telephone support for targeted families
One to one booked centre visits
One to one and small group 'walk in the park' support
Telephone advice
Zoom and Whatsapp support groups and programmes, such as baby massage and baby yoga
Activities and ideas on Facebook
Contact information
Units 8 and 9 Wolfhill Centre, 148 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DT
Contact name: Caroline Milligan
Email: GlenbrookSurestart@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Tel: 028 9071 2266
Facebook: Glenbrook Surestart
Normal opening hours
Monday- Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Normal service hours
Full timetable of services offered on Glenbrook Surestart Facebook page
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact available via the office on 9071 2266
Surestart aims to work with parents and children aged under four in areas of disadvantage to promote the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of pre-school children to ensure they can flourish at home and when they get to school. Surestart’s objectives are to improve the ability to learn by encouraging stimulating play, improving language skills and the early identification and support of children with learning difficulties.
Services normally provided
Antenatal and post-natal support, health visiting support, breastfeeding support, family support, home visiting, parenting programmes, stay and play sessions, songs and rhyme sessions, baby drop-in group, antenatal drop-in group, speech, language and communication support, health events, family fun days and summer trips.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
One to one telephone support for targeted families
One to one booked centre visits
One to one and small group 'walk in the park' support
Telephone advice
Zoom and Whatsapp support groups and programmes, such as baby massage and baby yoga
Activities and ideas on Facebook
Contact information
Units 8 and 9 Wolfhill Centre, 148 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DT
Contact name: Caroline Milligan
Email: GlenbrookSurestart@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Tel: 028 9071 2266
Facebook: Glenbrook Surestart
Normal opening hours
Monday- Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Normal service hours
Full timetable of services offered on Glenbrook Surestart Facebook page
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact available via the office on 9071 2266
John Paul II Youth Club - updated 8/2/21
At John Paul II Youth Club, we believe in the personal development of young people where they can test their values, beliefs and become more responsible for their own actions. We also believe in each young person having strong participation in a varied programme of social and sporting activities.
Services normally provided
Personal and social development support, young men’s/women’s groups, arts and culture, cultural awareness, cookery groups and sports.
We also provide 3-night outreach detached youth work - Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Note: opening hours will change in April.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement with young people through Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube. Checking how they are coping, sharing life skills, promoting positive thinking, life skills, good mental health and well being.
Contact information
Brookfield Place, Ardoyne, Belfast, BT14 7FN
Contact name: Jacqui Maguire, Leader
Email: johnpaul2youthclub@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 90755 7152
Facebook: Johnpaul.club
www.johnpaul2youthclub.webs.com
Normal service hours
Monday 7- 10pm
Tuesday 2 - 5 pm & 7 - 10 pm
Wednesday 2 - 5 pm & 7 - 10 pm
Thursday 7 - 10 pm
Friday 2 - 4.30pm, 6 - 9 pm & 9.15pm to midnight
Saturday 5 - 8 pm
Sunday 7 - 10 pm
Afternoon Club – primary school age
Tuesday to Thursday 2.30pm-5pm
Friday 2.30pm-4.30pm
Evening Club
Monday to Thursday 6.30pm-8pm - age 8 year
Monday to Thursday 7pm to 10pm – age 9 year +
Friday 6pm-9pm – Junior disco age 7 year +
Friday 9pm to midnight – secondary school age
Weekend Club
Saturday 5pm-8pm – secondary school age
Sunday 7pm-10pm – secondary school age
Summer Scheme
Monday to Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm and 6pm to 9pm - age 5+
Friday 1.30pm-4.30pm – age 5+
Friday disco 6pm-9pm – age 7+
Summer scheme trips may be outside of the above times.
Outreach
Thursday night, Friday night, Sunday nght.
Service hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
The building is closed to young people. Contact the youth club through their social media accounts or email.
At John Paul II Youth Club, we believe in the personal development of young people where they can test their values, beliefs and become more responsible for their own actions. We also believe in each young person having strong participation in a varied programme of social and sporting activities.
Services normally provided
Personal and social development support, young men’s/women’s groups, arts and culture, cultural awareness, cookery groups and sports.
We also provide 3-night outreach detached youth work - Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
Note: opening hours will change in April.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online engagement with young people through Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube. Checking how they are coping, sharing life skills, promoting positive thinking, life skills, good mental health and well being.
Contact information
Brookfield Place, Ardoyne, Belfast, BT14 7FN
Contact name: Jacqui Maguire, Leader
Email: johnpaul2youthclub@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 90755 7152
Facebook: Johnpaul.club
www.johnpaul2youthclub.webs.com
Normal service hours
Monday 7- 10pm
Tuesday 2 - 5 pm & 7 - 10 pm
Wednesday 2 - 5 pm & 7 - 10 pm
Thursday 7 - 10 pm
Friday 2 - 4.30pm, 6 - 9 pm & 9.15pm to midnight
Saturday 5 - 8 pm
Sunday 7 - 10 pm
Afternoon Club – primary school age
Tuesday to Thursday 2.30pm-5pm
Friday 2.30pm-4.30pm
Evening Club
Monday to Thursday 6.30pm-8pm - age 8 year
Monday to Thursday 7pm to 10pm – age 9 year +
Friday 6pm-9pm – Junior disco age 7 year +
Friday 9pm to midnight – secondary school age
Weekend Club
Saturday 5pm-8pm – secondary school age
Sunday 7pm-10pm – secondary school age
Summer Scheme
Monday to Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm and 6pm to 9pm - age 5+
Friday 1.30pm-4.30pm – age 5+
Friday disco 6pm-9pm – age 7+
Summer scheme trips may be outside of the above times.
Outreach
Thursday night, Friday night, Sunday nght.
Service hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
The building is closed to young people. Contact the youth club through their social media accounts or email.
Little Explorers - updated 8/2/21
Little Explorers aims to provide play opportunities and support engagement opportunities for parents.
Come alone and meet new friends and catch up with old ones. We have a variety of activities for your child to get involved in, including drawing and painting, puzzles, role play and of course the big activity toys. We also make use of external resources for monthly activities, including Joe Jingles for dance and movement, the local library for storytelling, Belfast City Council for arts crafts and sensory play.
Services usually provided
Play, arts and crafts and support for local parents.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The centres are currently closed but Little Explorers has a network of childminders available for key workers.
Contact information
C/O Ardoyne Community Centre
40 Herbert Street, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Patrica McGeown
Email: Patrica123mcgeown@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9074 8523
Facebook: Little explorers’ parent and toddler group
Normal opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9.30am-12.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Patrica123mcgeown@gmail.com
Little Explorers aims to provide play opportunities and support engagement opportunities for parents.
Come alone and meet new friends and catch up with old ones. We have a variety of activities for your child to get involved in, including drawing and painting, puzzles, role play and of course the big activity toys. We also make use of external resources for monthly activities, including Joe Jingles for dance and movement, the local library for storytelling, Belfast City Council for arts crafts and sensory play.
Services usually provided
Play, arts and crafts and support for local parents.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The centres are currently closed but Little Explorers has a network of childminders available for key workers.
Contact information
C/O Ardoyne Community Centre
40 Herbert Street, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Patrica McGeown
Email: Patrica123mcgeown@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9074 8523
Facebook: Little explorers’ parent and toddler group
Normal opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9.30am-12.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Patrica123mcgeown@gmail.com
YEHA - Youth Education Health and Advice - updated 17/4/20
YEHA focuses primarily on young people added 8 to 24, supporting healthy lifestyles, emotional well-being, and personal and social development. Our objective is to deliver one to one mentoring service and group mentoring to promote mental and physical health.
Services normally provided
One to one mentoring, group mentoring, accredited OCN training, and in school one to one support.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
One to one support
Young people aged 12-21 on issues affecting their mental health and emotional wellbeing
Issues may include: depression,anxiety, trauma, stress - family/relationships - substance misuse -low confidence/self esteem
Referral: referrals can be made to North Belfast Family Support Hubs, through school or contact YEHA directly
For queries contact Cara O Kane at yehaproject@gmail.com
Currently services are offered online and by telephone - meeting in person is temporarily unavailable.
Group work programmes
We are currently recruiting for our Breakthrough Programme in partnership with Ashton Centre
Group work programmes focus on areas of active citizenship, good relations and personal development whilst gaining new skills and qualifications - ages 14 - 18
For queries contact Tommy Brown at thomas.brown@ashtoncentre.com
We are continuing the ongoing delivery of one to one support, mentoring, training programmes and drop-in advice through our online platforms, for general advice or queries feel free to send us a private message on our facebook profile: yehabelfast or email:yehaproject@gmail.com
Contact information
30a Deanby Gardens, Belfast BT14 6NN
Contact Name: Sean Devlin, Coordinator
Email: yehaproject@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9075 7809
Facebook: YEHA Belfast
Twitter: @yeha_project
Website: yehaproject.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Take 5 Young Men’s Group
Tuesday 6pm-9pm
Take 5 Young Women’s Group
Wednesday 6pm-9pm
Other services are provided on an as needed basis.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Send us a private message on our facebook profile: yehabelfast or email:yehaproject@gmail.com
YEHA focuses primarily on young people added 8 to 24, supporting healthy lifestyles, emotional well-being, and personal and social development. Our objective is to deliver one to one mentoring service and group mentoring to promote mental and physical health.
Services normally provided
One to one mentoring, group mentoring, accredited OCN training, and in school one to one support.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
One to one support
Young people aged 12-21 on issues affecting their mental health and emotional wellbeing
Issues may include: depression,anxiety, trauma, stress - family/relationships - substance misuse -low confidence/self esteem
Referral: referrals can be made to North Belfast Family Support Hubs, through school or contact YEHA directly
For queries contact Cara O Kane at yehaproject@gmail.com
Currently services are offered online and by telephone - meeting in person is temporarily unavailable.
Group work programmes
We are currently recruiting for our Breakthrough Programme in partnership with Ashton Centre
Group work programmes focus on areas of active citizenship, good relations and personal development whilst gaining new skills and qualifications - ages 14 - 18
For queries contact Tommy Brown at thomas.brown@ashtoncentre.com
We are continuing the ongoing delivery of one to one support, mentoring, training programmes and drop-in advice through our online platforms, for general advice or queries feel free to send us a private message on our facebook profile: yehabelfast or email:yehaproject@gmail.com
Contact information
30a Deanby Gardens, Belfast BT14 6NN
Contact Name: Sean Devlin, Coordinator
Email: yehaproject@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9075 7809
Facebook: YEHA Belfast
Twitter: @yeha_project
Website: yehaproject.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9am-9pm
Take 5 Young Men’s Group
Tuesday 6pm-9pm
Take 5 Young Women’s Group
Wednesday 6pm-9pm
Other services are provided on an as needed basis.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Send us a private message on our facebook profile: yehabelfast or email:yehaproject@gmail.com
Community
ABC Health and Leisure Trust - updated 9/2/21
The ABC Health and Leisure Trust has been set up build a co-designed strategy to strengthen and connect people-led community action.
There are 3 strands to the development:
1. Strategic Planning and Community Infrastructure To develop a state-of-the-art health, leisure, and educational hub, enhance a strong and vibrant community infrastructure to support those needs.
2. Health: To proactively promote healthy lifestyles activities and choices.
3. Education, Training, Employment & Employability To assist the community to enhance their employment, education, and training opportunities. Establish collaborative learning and impact hubs.
4. Community Cohesion and Community Relations: To promote a climate of positive relationships within the community of Ardoyne and Bone and between the communities of North Belfast through the delivery of programmes that foster positive community relations.
Contact information
40 Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast BT14 7DQ
Normal opening hours
To address community need, the building is operational from 6am to 9pm Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
ABC Trust is currently closed to the public but community support services continue to operate from the building.
The ABC Health and Leisure Trust has been set up build a co-designed strategy to strengthen and connect people-led community action.
There are 3 strands to the development:
1. Strategic Planning and Community Infrastructure To develop a state-of-the-art health, leisure, and educational hub, enhance a strong and vibrant community infrastructure to support those needs.
2. Health: To proactively promote healthy lifestyles activities and choices.
3. Education, Training, Employment & Employability To assist the community to enhance their employment, education, and training opportunities. Establish collaborative learning and impact hubs.
4. Community Cohesion and Community Relations: To promote a climate of positive relationships within the community of Ardoyne and Bone and between the communities of North Belfast through the delivery of programmes that foster positive community relations.
Contact information
40 Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast BT14 7DQ
Normal opening hours
To address community need, the building is operational from 6am to 9pm Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday 9am - 4pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
ABC Trust is currently closed to the public but community support services continue to operate from the building.
AMH New Life Counselling - updated 17/2/21
We are Action Mental Health’s professionally accredited counselling service. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and well-being needs of our clients through the provision of friendly and professional counselling services for children, young people, adults and families.
Services normally provided
Our services include face to face and online counselling for individuals, groups and families.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
AMH New Life Counselling is still open for referrals for online and telephone counselling, for anyone aged 4 and up. We are currently accepting referrals for Online and Telephone Counselling Only.
We are delighted to have delivered a full capacity service throughout the lockdown period, transferring seamlessly to telephone and online delivery.
As per government and clinical guidelines to ensure the safety of our clients and staff, we are continuing to deliver our services online and via telephone. Referrals should be currently made on this basis.
Visit www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling and click Get Counselling or phone 02890 391630
Contact information:
25 Ardoyne Road, Belfast BT14 7HX
Email: info.nlc@amh.org.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1630
Facebook: AMH New Life Counselling
Twitter: @amhNI
www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling/
Normal opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-5.30pm
Friday 9am-3pm
Normal service hours
Weekly counselling appointments
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-4.30pm
Friday 9am-2pm
All appointments are by arrangement and you can self-refer for support via www.newlifecounselling.net
Contact during Covid 19 crisis:
www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling or
www.newlifecounselling.net and click Get Counselling
Phone 02890 391630
We are Action Mental Health’s professionally accredited counselling service. We are committed to supporting the emotional health and well-being needs of our clients through the provision of friendly and professional counselling services for children, young people, adults and families.
Services normally provided
Our services include face to face and online counselling for individuals, groups and families.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
AMH New Life Counselling is still open for referrals for online and telephone counselling, for anyone aged 4 and up. We are currently accepting referrals for Online and Telephone Counselling Only.
We are delighted to have delivered a full capacity service throughout the lockdown period, transferring seamlessly to telephone and online delivery.
As per government and clinical guidelines to ensure the safety of our clients and staff, we are continuing to deliver our services online and via telephone. Referrals should be currently made on this basis.
Visit www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling and click Get Counselling or phone 02890 391630
Contact information:
25 Ardoyne Road, Belfast BT14 7HX
Email: info.nlc@amh.org.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1630
Facebook: AMH New Life Counselling
Twitter: @amhNI
www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling/
Normal opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-8pm
Wednesday 9am-5.30pm
Friday 9am-3pm
Normal service hours
Weekly counselling appointments
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-7pm
Wednesday 9am-4.30pm
Friday 9am-2pm
All appointments are by arrangement and you can self-refer for support via www.newlifecounselling.net
Contact during Covid 19 crisis:
www.amh.org.uk/new-life-counselling or
www.newlifecounselling.net and click Get Counselling
Phone 02890 391630
Ardoyne Association - updated 9/2/21
Ardoyne Association aims to assist with the social and economic uplift of the area through:
Pension Credit, State Pension, Discretionary Support Scheme and much more.
Housing Rights Advice, applying for a home, homelessness, points system, allocations, repairs and working in partnership with NIHE or HA on schemes within the area.
We also offer Debt and Debt management support and work closely with BCTS who represent our clients at Appeals Tribunal.
Ardoyne Association also provides information and advice on consumer issues, employment law, we also have an excellent referral system.
Services usually provided
Advice, support and training, volunteer development, environmental work
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis - in partnership with North Belfast Advice Partnership and other local partners
Advice on benefits, entitlements, debt and crisis support by phone or email only. Help with form completion, benefit checks and advice on other support.
Covid – Community Action Plan
Ardoyne Association administers the COVID - Community Action Plan. The Action Plan is a partnership with North Belfast Advice Partnership and others across the sector.
111 Etna Drive, Belfast, BT14 7NN
Contact name: Elaine Burns
Tel: 028 9071 5165
Email: info@ardoyneassociation.org or advice@ardoyneassociation.org
Facebook: Ardoyne Association
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
(closed for lunch 1pm-2pm)
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Services offered by appointment, however drop in advice services also available on an ad hoc basis- please call to confirm availability.
Service hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Email: info@ardoyneassociation.org or advice@ardoyneassociation.org
Telephone: 028 9071 5165
Ardoyne Association aims to assist with the social and economic uplift of the area through:
- generalist advice services
- educational and training programmes
- volunteer development programme
- chairing the Housing & Environmental Sub Group for the area, work on many related programmes, eg Entry Oasis, energy efficiency and reimaging projects
- chairing the Education Task group for BT14, creating a vision for the future of education.
Pension Credit, State Pension, Discretionary Support Scheme and much more.
Housing Rights Advice, applying for a home, homelessness, points system, allocations, repairs and working in partnership with NIHE or HA on schemes within the area.
We also offer Debt and Debt management support and work closely with BCTS who represent our clients at Appeals Tribunal.
Ardoyne Association also provides information and advice on consumer issues, employment law, we also have an excellent referral system.
Services usually provided
Advice, support and training, volunteer development, environmental work
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis - in partnership with North Belfast Advice Partnership and other local partners
Advice on benefits, entitlements, debt and crisis support by phone or email only. Help with form completion, benefit checks and advice on other support.
Covid – Community Action Plan
Ardoyne Association administers the COVID - Community Action Plan. The Action Plan is a partnership with North Belfast Advice Partnership and others across the sector.
- Over 100 Street Reps and volunteers have been delivering a comprehensive action plan.
- Hundreds have been supported by our Advice Team on issues such as Furlough, Self-Employment, Job Losses, Soaring Debt and more.
- We hired a Van and recruited 44 new volunteers to support the crisis intervention work we deliver.
- North Belfast Food Bank in partnership with the People’s Kitchen - to date has delivered over 50,000 meals and hampers.
- Man with a Van Service - shopping for essential living items including prescription collections.
- Homeless Packs delivered to the Homeless Community, Hostels and Supported Accommodation.
- Supported 10 Primary Schools across North Belfast - bought and delivered 100 tablets to support families struggling with Home Schooling and lack of IT equipment.
- Money Learning Packs – issued to vulnerable families with young children to support home schooling and budgeting. Families identified through Sure Start and FSHs.
- Managed and delivered the city’s largest Christmas 2020 Hamper and Toy Appeal, working with all 10 Family Support Hubs across the city and numerous youth and community groups – 3,500 families received support.
- From March 2020 – the Community Action Plan delivered a range of activities and challenges to address isolation and loneliness, building veggie grow boxes, the sunflower challenge, build a scarecrow, Hula Hoop challenge and more.
111 Etna Drive, Belfast, BT14 7NN
Contact name: Elaine Burns
Tel: 028 9071 5165
Email: info@ardoyneassociation.org or advice@ardoyneassociation.org
Facebook: Ardoyne Association
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
(closed for lunch 1pm-2pm)
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Services offered by appointment, however drop in advice services also available on an ad hoc basis- please call to confirm availability.
Service hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Email: info@ardoyneassociation.org or advice@ardoyneassociation.org
Telephone: 028 9071 5165
Ardoyne Community Centre - updated 9/2/21
Ardoyne Community Centre is a hive of activity with something for everyone, from the very young to those still young at heart. We are a community development based activity centre aiming to create opportunities and activities for all the community whilst providing space for local residents/ groups to meet and develop the community as they see fit.
Services usually provided
Full programme of activities, bookable room space, home to Nai Ionard Ard Eoin, mother and toddlers group, and Grace Women’s Group.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Belfast City Council Community Centres remain open for childcare, anchor tenants' urgent access and bookings for essential services. All other bookings are cancelled in line with Covid-19 public health advice.
Contact information
40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: John Fleming, Facilities Manager
Email: flemingj@belfastcity.gov.uk
Tel: 028 90748523 or 077 4771 2736
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, 6pm-10pm
Friday 9am-4.30pm, 6pm-9.30pm
Normal service hours
Fitness class (adult) - Wednesday 3pm-4pm
Karate class (adult) - Friday 7pm-9pm
Ballet class (children) - Thursday 6pm-7pm
For full timetable of activities please contact or call by the centre.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
All enquiries should go to John Fleming, including requests for use of the building. John can be reached anytime at 077 4771 2736, or via flemingj@belfastcity.gov.uk
Ardoyne Community Centre is a hive of activity with something for everyone, from the very young to those still young at heart. We are a community development based activity centre aiming to create opportunities and activities for all the community whilst providing space for local residents/ groups to meet and develop the community as they see fit.
Services usually provided
Full programme of activities, bookable room space, home to Nai Ionard Ard Eoin, mother and toddlers group, and Grace Women’s Group.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Belfast City Council Community Centres remain open for childcare, anchor tenants' urgent access and bookings for essential services. All other bookings are cancelled in line with Covid-19 public health advice.
Contact information
40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: John Fleming, Facilities Manager
Email: flemingj@belfastcity.gov.uk
Tel: 028 90748523 or 077 4771 2736
www.belfastcity.gov.uk
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, 6pm-10pm
Friday 9am-4.30pm, 6pm-9.30pm
Normal service hours
Fitness class (adult) - Wednesday 3pm-4pm
Karate class (adult) - Friday 7pm-9pm
Ballet class (children) - Thursday 6pm-7pm
For full timetable of activities please contact or call by the centre.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
All enquiries should go to John Fleming, including requests for use of the building. John can be reached anytime at 077 4771 2736, or via flemingj@belfastcity.gov.uk
Ardoyne Library - updated 9/2/21
Connecting people with information, ideas and experiences to foster lifelong learning, inspire curiosity, provide enjoyment and strengthen communities.
Services usually provided
Books, audiobook, dvd, large print lending. Computer services- public computers, internet access, WIFI, printers, photocopier and scanner. Newspapers and exhibition space.
A visible, accessible and inclusive library service at the heart of communities, changing lives and valued by all.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The library is open for book and collect services. People can phone the library and request a selection of books and be given a time to come and collect them. People can also request books in the usual manner and library members can also access e-books and e-magazines on the libraries NI website.
Contact information
446-450 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GH
Contact Name: Trevor Gordon
Email: ardoyne.library@librariesni.org.uk
Tel: 028 9050 9202
Facebook: Libraries NI
Twitter: @librariesNI
www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/Ardoyne-Library.aspx
Normal opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-1.30pm & 2pm-5pm
Friday: 9.30am-1pm
Saturday: 9.30am-1pm
Sunday: Closed
Normal service hours
Junior Reading Club
Third Thursday of every month 4pm-4.30pm
Story Time
Every other Saturday 10am
Rhythm and Rhyme
Friday 10am and 11am
Knit and Natter
Monday 10am-12pm
Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm
Connecting people with information, ideas and experiences to foster lifelong learning, inspire curiosity, provide enjoyment and strengthen communities.
Services usually provided
Books, audiobook, dvd, large print lending. Computer services- public computers, internet access, WIFI, printers, photocopier and scanner. Newspapers and exhibition space.
A visible, accessible and inclusive library service at the heart of communities, changing lives and valued by all.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The library is open for book and collect services. People can phone the library and request a selection of books and be given a time to come and collect them. People can also request books in the usual manner and library members can also access e-books and e-magazines on the libraries NI website.
Contact information
446-450 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GH
Contact Name: Trevor Gordon
Email: ardoyne.library@librariesni.org.uk
Tel: 028 9050 9202
Facebook: Libraries NI
Twitter: @librariesNI
www.librariesni.org.uk/Libraries/Pages/Ardoyne-Library.aspx
Normal opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-1.30pm & 2pm-5pm
Friday: 9.30am-1pm
Saturday: 9.30am-1pm
Sunday: Closed
Normal service hours
Junior Reading Club
Third Thursday of every month 4pm-4.30pm
Story Time
Every other Saturday 10am
Rhythm and Rhyme
Friday 10am and 11am
Knit and Natter
Monday 10am-12pm
Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm
Community Restorative Justice Ireland - updated 29/1/21
Restorative Justice emphasises repairing the harm caused by criminal behaviour or repairing the relationship harmed by a dispute. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.
CRJI’s staff and practitioners are trained mediators; their role is to provide a safe and structured format that brings local people together to enable them to resolve issues that are affecting their quality of life.
Services usually provided
Mediation services, community safety, addressing the needs of victims, support for offenders to make positive choices. Service is available to all residents - young and old who are impacted by crime/ASB or caught up in a dispute that is impacting their lives negatively
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
While our office must remain closed to the public our staff and services are still available and can be accessed by phone or email.
Contact information
253-55 Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 6QR
Contact name: Garrett Gorman, Co-ordinator
Email: gg@crjireland.org
Tel: 028 9075 3043
Twitter: @CRJIcentral
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Normal service hours
All services provided on an as-needed basis. Please call in, email or call the office to talk about your needs.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: gg@crjireland.org
Tel: 028 9075 3043
Restorative Justice emphasises repairing the harm caused by criminal behaviour or repairing the relationship harmed by a dispute. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.
CRJI’s staff and practitioners are trained mediators; their role is to provide a safe and structured format that brings local people together to enable them to resolve issues that are affecting their quality of life.
Services usually provided
Mediation services, community safety, addressing the needs of victims, support for offenders to make positive choices. Service is available to all residents - young and old who are impacted by crime/ASB or caught up in a dispute that is impacting their lives negatively
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
While our office must remain closed to the public our staff and services are still available and can be accessed by phone or email.
Contact information
253-55 Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 6QR
Contact name: Garrett Gorman, Co-ordinator
Email: gg@crjireland.org
Tel: 028 9075 3043
Twitter: @CRJIcentral
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Normal service hours
All services provided on an as-needed basis. Please call in, email or call the office to talk about your needs.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: gg@crjireland.org
Tel: 028 9075 3043
Flax Foyer - updated 1/2/21
Flax Foyer is a housing support service aimed at developing and sustaining an individual’s capacity to live independently and to increase independence through education, training and development. The service is aimed at young people aged 18-25 years who are homeless. The Foyer contains 37 self-contained units of accommodation. A common room, common laundry and a computer suite are also provided. Accommodation is for a maximum of two years.
Services usually provided
Support plans provide a holistic overview of the needs of residents. Staff offer residents a variety of services in relation to this. For example, numeracy and literacy skills, cooking programme, assistance with cleaning and laundry. Each support plan is client centred and their views, aspiration and goals are taken into consideration at all times.
Staff offer residents many support services as part of their support plan. Support is provided in areas such as move on, drug and alcohol education and counselling, personal and life skills development, emotional and mental wellbeing, physical health, training, volunteering and employment opportunities and anti-social behaviour.
Training opportunities include independent living skills training- daily basis, onsite training from external organisation such as Bytes, Northern Ireland Youth Forum and Ashton Centre, onsite counselling, sexual health advice, Duke of Edinburgh Award in partnership with PBNI and cooking programme run by Foyer staff.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We continue to provide supported accommodation during the crisis.
At present we can only take referrals for young people with low – medium needs/risk.
However, due to government guidelines we have put in place the following restrictions:
16 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact Name: Nuala McCallum, Foyer Manager
Email: info@flaxfoyer.com
Tel: 028 9059 3301
Facebook: NBHA Flax Foyer
www.nb-housing.org/flax-foyer-help-for-young-people
Normal opening hours
24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Normal service hours
Provided to residents of Flax Foyer on an as needed basis.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Flax Foyer is a housing support service aimed at developing and sustaining an individual’s capacity to live independently and to increase independence through education, training and development. The service is aimed at young people aged 18-25 years who are homeless. The Foyer contains 37 self-contained units of accommodation. A common room, common laundry and a computer suite are also provided. Accommodation is for a maximum of two years.
Services usually provided
Support plans provide a holistic overview of the needs of residents. Staff offer residents a variety of services in relation to this. For example, numeracy and literacy skills, cooking programme, assistance with cleaning and laundry. Each support plan is client centred and their views, aspiration and goals are taken into consideration at all times.
Staff offer residents many support services as part of their support plan. Support is provided in areas such as move on, drug and alcohol education and counselling, personal and life skills development, emotional and mental wellbeing, physical health, training, volunteering and employment opportunities and anti-social behaviour.
Training opportunities include independent living skills training- daily basis, onsite training from external organisation such as Bytes, Northern Ireland Youth Forum and Ashton Centre, onsite counselling, sexual health advice, Duke of Edinburgh Award in partnership with PBNI and cooking programme run by Foyer staff.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We continue to provide supported accommodation during the crisis.
At present we can only take referrals for young people with low – medium needs/risk.
However, due to government guidelines we have put in place the following restrictions:
- Social distancing between staff and service users and each other.
- Resident meetings postponed.
- Resident gatherings postponed.
- One to one support via phone.
- No visitors to scheme.
- Staff training postponed.
- Agencies/other services have limited contact/Via phone.
- Service users implementing “stay at home” strategy.
- Outside appointments over the phone.
- Facilities - one person at a time using any facility.
16 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact Name: Nuala McCallum, Foyer Manager
Email: info@flaxfoyer.com
Tel: 028 9059 3301
Facebook: NBHA Flax Foyer
www.nb-housing.org/flax-foyer-help-for-young-people
Normal opening hours
24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Normal service hours
Provided to residents of Flax Foyer on an as needed basis.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Flax Trust - updated 17/4/20
The Flax Trust is one of the largest and longest established development trusts in Ireland. It is a registered charity formed in Belfast in 1977. For over 40 years it has been committed to the “reconciliation of a divided community through economic and social development, bring peace to both communities, one person and one job at a time.”
Services normally provided
Economic and social development support, education and training, culture and arts, sports and health, social programmes, personal development.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open 3 mornings per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Contact information
Brookfield Business Centre, 333 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7EA
Contact name: Marie Fusco
Email: marie@flaxtrust.com
Tel: 028 9074 5241
www.flaxtrust.com
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: marie@flaxtrust.com
Tel: 028 9074 5241
The Flax Trust is one of the largest and longest established development trusts in Ireland. It is a registered charity formed in Belfast in 1977. For over 40 years it has been committed to the “reconciliation of a divided community through economic and social development, bring peace to both communities, one person and one job at a time.”
Services normally provided
Economic and social development support, education and training, culture and arts, sports and health, social programmes, personal development.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open 3 mornings per week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Contact information
Brookfield Business Centre, 333 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7EA
Contact name: Marie Fusco
Email: marie@flaxtrust.com
Tel: 028 9074 5241
www.flaxtrust.com
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: marie@flaxtrust.com
Tel: 028 9074 5241
Grace Family Centre - updated 9/2/21
To be the most welcoming, passionate, confidential provider or innovative services for women and their families across North Belfast.
Services usually provided
Learning and training opportunities across a range of issues such as health promotion, parenting, emotional well-being and personal development.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Staff are working together with local foodbanks.
Help to book Covid 19 vaccines.
Help to book Covid 19 test.
Contact information
77-95 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, BT14 7PJ
Contact name: Sally Smith, Coordinator
Email: sallysmyth@gracebelfast.com
Tel: 028 9074 3536
Facebook: GRACE Family Centre @gracenorthbelfast
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Office closed. Contact Sally Smith sallysmyth@gracebelfast.com
To be the most welcoming, passionate, confidential provider or innovative services for women and their families across North Belfast.
Services usually provided
Learning and training opportunities across a range of issues such as health promotion, parenting, emotional well-being and personal development.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Staff are working together with local foodbanks.
Help to book Covid 19 vaccines.
Help to book Covid 19 test.
Contact information
77-95 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, BT14 7PJ
Contact name: Sally Smith, Coordinator
Email: sallysmyth@gracebelfast.com
Tel: 028 9074 3536
Facebook: GRACE Family Centre @gracenorthbelfast
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Office closed. Contact Sally Smith sallysmyth@gracebelfast.com
Holy Cross Parish - Houben Centre - updated 29/1/21
The Passionist Congregation have served Holy Cross Parish since 1869 and alongside traditional church services are committed to promote and shape positive community developments.
As well as Holy Cross Church, the Passionists renovated the Houben Centre with the specific aim of being a centre of reconciliation, a community hub at the interface of Ardoyne and Shankill communities.
Services normally provided
Mass, funerals, baptisms, wedding.
Houben Centre: a centre of welcome, reconciliation and outreach. The primary focus of the Houben Centre is for peace and reconciliation. We host groups of all ages and we welcome those who share our vision for reconciliation and for the personal, social and emotional development that enables people to live their lives to the full. Rooms for hire for community groups and community events.
Contact information
432 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GE
Contact name: Fr. Aidan O'Kane CP
Email: passionistshc@ukgateway.net
Tel: 028 9074 8231
www.holycrossparishbelfast.com
Normal opening Hours
Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm and 6pm-8pm
Open until 11pm for functions
Service hours
Call the Houben Centre on Tel: 028 9074 8231 for information.
Services and contact during Covid 19 crisis
The Centre is closed for the time being. All services are cancelled until further notice. For emergencies, funerals (undertakers only), contact 077 8306 8492
The Passionist Congregation have served Holy Cross Parish since 1869 and alongside traditional church services are committed to promote and shape positive community developments.
As well as Holy Cross Church, the Passionists renovated the Houben Centre with the specific aim of being a centre of reconciliation, a community hub at the interface of Ardoyne and Shankill communities.
Services normally provided
Mass, funerals, baptisms, wedding.
Houben Centre: a centre of welcome, reconciliation and outreach. The primary focus of the Houben Centre is for peace and reconciliation. We host groups of all ages and we welcome those who share our vision for reconciliation and for the personal, social and emotional development that enables people to live their lives to the full. Rooms for hire for community groups and community events.
Contact information
432 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GE
Contact name: Fr. Aidan O'Kane CP
Email: passionistshc@ukgateway.net
Tel: 028 9074 8231
www.holycrossparishbelfast.com
Normal opening Hours
Monday-Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm and 6pm-8pm
Open until 11pm for functions
Service hours
Call the Houben Centre on Tel: 028 9074 8231 for information.
Services and contact during Covid 19 crisis
The Centre is closed for the time being. All services are cancelled until further notice. For emergencies, funerals (undertakers only), contact 077 8306 8492
Marrowbone Community Association/Marrowbone Community Hub - updated 12/2/21
Marrowbone Community Association was established in 1997. The Association’s main purpose is to work in conjunction with local residents, statutory and voluntary bodies to encourage community participation, promote accountability, equality of opportunity and sustainability. We aim to deliver community development initiatives and interventions enhancing and creating social, community, economic and physical renewal.
Services usually provided
Food hampers and support for seniors, vulnerable families and those who have to self-isolate in Marrowbone area, in partnership with Community Foodbank, Ardoyne GAA, Urban Villages and local businesses.
Lockdown activity books for families with small children.
Contact information
Teach Eilís, 11-13 Gracehill Court, Belfast, BT14 7RG
(Entrance via Ardilea Street)
Contact name: Bill McComb, Manager
Email: bill@marrowbonecommunity.org
Tel: 028 9074 1876
www.marrowbonecommunity.org
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm
Normal service hours
Youth Club
Monday-Thursday 7pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday 7pm-11pm
Club Oige (as Gaeilge)
Monday 7pm-11pm
Local Councillor Advice Clinic
Tuesday 11am-3pm
Benefits Advice
Wednesday 9.30am-4pm (appointment only)
Lemis Project- Pathways to employment
Wednesday 9.30am-1pm (drop-in)
Core Job Club (16-24 year olds)
Wednesday 2pm-4pm (drop-in)
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Tel: 028 9074 1876
Marrowbone Community Association was established in 1997. The Association’s main purpose is to work in conjunction with local residents, statutory and voluntary bodies to encourage community participation, promote accountability, equality of opportunity and sustainability. We aim to deliver community development initiatives and interventions enhancing and creating social, community, economic and physical renewal.
Services usually provided
- Benefits and housing advice clinic
- Volunteer development
- Education facilities/ classes
- Drug and alcohol abuse clinic
- Youth club
- Women’s group
- Men’s group
- Senior citizens’ nights (Thursday)
- Sacred Heart Boxing Academy, Monday to Friday 5pm to 10 pm
- Dance Studio
- Facilities for hire: training rooms, hall.
Food hampers and support for seniors, vulnerable families and those who have to self-isolate in Marrowbone area, in partnership with Community Foodbank, Ardoyne GAA, Urban Villages and local businesses.
Lockdown activity books for families with small children.
Contact information
Teach Eilís, 11-13 Gracehill Court, Belfast, BT14 7RG
(Entrance via Ardilea Street)
Contact name: Bill McComb, Manager
Email: bill@marrowbonecommunity.org
Tel: 028 9074 1876
www.marrowbonecommunity.org
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.30am-5pm
Normal service hours
Youth Club
Monday-Thursday 7pm-9pm
Friday & Saturday 7pm-11pm
Club Oige (as Gaeilge)
Monday 7pm-11pm
Local Councillor Advice Clinic
Tuesday 11am-3pm
Benefits Advice
Wednesday 9.30am-4pm (appointment only)
Lemis Project- Pathways to employment
Wednesday 9.30am-1pm (drop-in)
Core Job Club (16-24 year olds)
Wednesday 2pm-4pm (drop-in)
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Tel: 028 9074 1876
North Belfast Friendship Club - updated 29/1/21
North Belfast Friendship Club is a meeting space for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests from around the world and for all North Belfast communities.
It is free to attend and open to anyone who wants to meet new people, practise their English or just relax and enjoy a cuppa in a welcoming environment.
Services provided
Conversation, mutual support, information exchange, board and card games, help with homework, free tea and coffee.
Opening hours
The Club normally meets Tuesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm, at the Houben Centre.
Contact information
North Belfast Friendship Club, Houben Centre, 432 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 7GE
Facebook: North Belfast Friendship Club
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
North Belfast Friendship Club has virtual meetups every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7pm via Zoom. If you want to join a meetup, message North Belfast Friendship Club to receive a link to the meeting.
North Belfast Friendship Club is a meeting space for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests from around the world and for all North Belfast communities.
It is free to attend and open to anyone who wants to meet new people, practise their English or just relax and enjoy a cuppa in a welcoming environment.
Services provided
Conversation, mutual support, information exchange, board and card games, help with homework, free tea and coffee.
Opening hours
The Club normally meets Tuesday evenings, 6pm to 8pm, at the Houben Centre.
Contact information
North Belfast Friendship Club, Houben Centre, 432 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 7GE
Facebook: North Belfast Friendship Club
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
North Belfast Friendship Club has virtual meetups every Tuesday evening from 6pm to 7pm via Zoom. If you want to join a meetup, message North Belfast Friendship Club to receive a link to the meeting.
North Belfast Interface Network /TASCIT (Twaddell Ardoyne Shankill Communities in Transition)
- updated 28/1/21
North Belfast Interface network was established in 2002 by community organisations to develop a strategic response to interface violence and develop community relations work in North Belfast.
'I undertook the ‘Challenging Conversations’ course which NBIN helps organise. It was my first time attending this sort of cross-community programme. I found it very positive. I have been to places I would have thought I would be scared to go to before. I really enjoyed learning and listening to people on the course whom I normally may not have associated with. The group were all very respectful of people’s views. I felt it was very beneficial to me.'
Services provided
NBIN provide coordination of community relations activity, conflict resolution and work on the physical transformation and removal of peace walls in the North Belfast area.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support for local foodbanks.
NBIN has a number of local volunteers who have been making masks for frontline workers which have been distributed when and where possible, and more will be made as further materials become available.
Contact information
123 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact names
Rab McCallum, Coordinator
Sean Oliver, Project Worker
Email: rab@nbin.info / sean@nbin.info
Tel: 028 9075 1362
Facebook: North Belfast Interface Network
Twitter: @NBINetworkInfo
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9.15am-5pm
Friday 9.15am-4pm
Normal service hours
NBIN staff are available to support local residents as required outside of office hours, particularly during periods of raised community tension. Project activity is year-round but with specific responses developed at periods of need such as Summer Intervention programming.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: rab@nbin.info / sean@nbin.info
- updated 28/1/21
North Belfast Interface network was established in 2002 by community organisations to develop a strategic response to interface violence and develop community relations work in North Belfast.
'I undertook the ‘Challenging Conversations’ course which NBIN helps organise. It was my first time attending this sort of cross-community programme. I found it very positive. I have been to places I would have thought I would be scared to go to before. I really enjoyed learning and listening to people on the course whom I normally may not have associated with. The group were all very respectful of people’s views. I felt it was very beneficial to me.'
Services provided
NBIN provide coordination of community relations activity, conflict resolution and work on the physical transformation and removal of peace walls in the North Belfast area.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support for local foodbanks.
NBIN has a number of local volunteers who have been making masks for frontline workers which have been distributed when and where possible, and more will be made as further materials become available.
Contact information
123 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact names
Rab McCallum, Coordinator
Sean Oliver, Project Worker
Email: rab@nbin.info / sean@nbin.info
Tel: 028 9075 1362
Facebook: North Belfast Interface Network
Twitter: @NBINetworkInfo
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9.15am-5pm
Friday 9.15am-4pm
Normal service hours
NBIN staff are available to support local residents as required outside of office hours, particularly during periods of raised community tension. Project activity is year-round but with specific responses developed at periods of need such as Summer Intervention programming.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: rab@nbin.info / sean@nbin.info
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland - updated 4/2/21
PIPS Charity provides support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives or self- harming.
PIPS supports families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. The charity has a small staff team and a wide range of volunteers supporting those in need while operating a “no appointment” walk in facility.
When a person comes to PIPS for help, our triage team start a stay safe plan. PIPS also facilitate a range of family peer support groups.
Services provided
Counselling, crisis response, complimentary therapies, addiction support, family support, victim support, education and training support to the community, befriending, events, fundraising.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support provided through telephone helpline: 7 days a week befriending service for anyone who is isolated and not coping with the lockdown to offer emotional support and be a listening ear.
PIPS is an essential service and we are open during Covid 19, providing face to face counselling.
Contact information
279 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
Contact name:
Martina Mcilkenny, Care Team Manager
Anyone with a mental health issue is welcome to come along to talk to someone.
Email: renee@pipscharity.com
martina@pipscharity.com
Tel: 028 9080 5850 (office) 0800 0886042 (freephone helpline)
Facebook: PIPS Charity
Twitter: @Pipscharity
www.pipscharity.com
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm-6pm
Family Group Meeting - Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Opening hours during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open and Covid compliant. Use telephone Freephone helpline 0800 088 6042, or office 028 9080 5850.
PIPS Charity provides support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives or self- harming.
PIPS supports families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. The charity has a small staff team and a wide range of volunteers supporting those in need while operating a “no appointment” walk in facility.
When a person comes to PIPS for help, our triage team start a stay safe plan. PIPS also facilitate a range of family peer support groups.
Services provided
Counselling, crisis response, complimentary therapies, addiction support, family support, victim support, education and training support to the community, befriending, events, fundraising.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support provided through telephone helpline: 7 days a week befriending service for anyone who is isolated and not coping with the lockdown to offer emotional support and be a listening ear.
PIPS is an essential service and we are open during Covid 19, providing face to face counselling.
Contact information
279 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
Contact name:
Martina Mcilkenny, Care Team Manager
Anyone with a mental health issue is welcome to come along to talk to someone.
Email: renee@pipscharity.com
martina@pipscharity.com
Tel: 028 9080 5850 (office) 0800 0886042 (freephone helpline)
Facebook: PIPS Charity
Twitter: @Pipscharity
www.pipscharity.com
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm-6pm
Family Group Meeting - Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Opening hours during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open and Covid compliant. Use telephone Freephone helpline 0800 088 6042, or office 028 9080 5850.
Sacred Heart Church - updated 1/2/21
Sacred Heart Church serves Marrowbone and Oldpark areas. The parish priest, Rev. Darach Mac Giolla Cathain, is supported by volunteers who help keep services running.
Services provided
Mass, Funerals, Baptisms and Weddings
Contact information
1B, Glenview Street, Belfast BT14 7DP
Tel: 028 9075 1543
Service hours
Mass times: Sunday 9.30am and 11.30am; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am.
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm
Baptisms: Contact parish priest to check dates.
Weddings: By arrangement, 3 months notice is required
Contact and services during Covid 19 crisis
All services except funerals, baptisms and weddings have been cancelled.
Masses are live streamed through the parish You Tube channel: www.youtube.com/c/sacredheartbelfast
For enquiries including emergencies: 028 9075 1543 and leave a message.
Funeral arrangements directly with the undertaker who will contact the church.
Sacred Heart Church serves Marrowbone and Oldpark areas. The parish priest, Rev. Darach Mac Giolla Cathain, is supported by volunteers who help keep services running.
Services provided
Mass, Funerals, Baptisms and Weddings
Contact information
1B, Glenview Street, Belfast BT14 7DP
Tel: 028 9075 1543
Service hours
Mass times: Sunday 9.30am and 11.30am; Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am.
Confessions: Saturday 5.30pm
Baptisms: Contact parish priest to check dates.
Weddings: By arrangement, 3 months notice is required
Contact and services during Covid 19 crisis
All services except funerals, baptisms and weddings have been cancelled.
Masses are live streamed through the parish You Tube channel: www.youtube.com/c/sacredheartbelfast
For enquiries including emergencies: 028 9075 1543 and leave a message.
Funeral arrangements directly with the undertaker who will contact the church.
Survivors of Trauma - updated 29/2/21
Survivors of Trauma was established in 1995 by a group of local people from the BT14 area of North Belfast led by the late Brendan Bradley (Brad).
The organisation was set up as direct response to the severe lack of support services for victims in the area at the time. As a grassroots community organisation, Survivors of Trauma understands the complexities of troubles related trauma and the extent to which it manifests itself in various ways on both individuals and entire communities.
Services usually provided
Social support, health & well-being services, counselling, complementary therapies, trauma workshops, training & education, craft classes, respite, remembrance and personal development.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The office is currently closed to users but Survivors of Trauma is providing phone support calls to its most vulnerable members.
Contact information
151 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact name: Marie Close, Coordinator
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 9944
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Services hours
Call the office to find our up-to-date service times
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Survivors of Trauma was established in 1995 by a group of local people from the BT14 area of North Belfast led by the late Brendan Bradley (Brad).
The organisation was set up as direct response to the severe lack of support services for victims in the area at the time. As a grassroots community organisation, Survivors of Trauma understands the complexities of troubles related trauma and the extent to which it manifests itself in various ways on both individuals and entire communities.
Services usually provided
Social support, health & well-being services, counselling, complementary therapies, trauma workshops, training & education, craft classes, respite, remembrance and personal development.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The office is currently closed to users but Survivors of Trauma is providing phone support calls to its most vulnerable members.
Contact information
151 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact name: Marie Close, Coordinator
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 9944
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Services hours
Call the office to find our up-to-date service times
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub - updated 29/1/21
A Family Support Hub brings together organisations that can offer support to families with children (0-18yrs). This includes Community, Statutory and Voluntary organisations. The Hub Co-ordinator has good knowledge of local support services for families and will work in partnership with you and your family to connect you to the most appropriate services.
Ward Areas covered by Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub: Cliftonville ward, Cavehill ward, Part of Crumlin Ward (Right hand side of Crumlin road when travelling from town centre) Chichester Park (part), Waterworks (part), Bellevue (Part), Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Ligoneil.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Due to current covid-19 circumstances, some members of the Family Support Hub have had to adapt/reduce their services, but the Hub Coordinator will endeavour to offer any families referred appropriate support.
Family support is currently provided via telephone.
Referrals can also be accepted by post, as the Hub Coordinator does call to the office once a week for collection. The Vine Centre opens Monday to Friday. Karen can be contacted Monday to Thursday.
If families ring to self refer, Karen will obtain verbal consent in the interim and complete the Hub referral form.
For more information on Family Support Hubs and other services please use the following link: www.familysupportni.gov.uk
Contact information
The Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7AA
Contact name: Karen McLean, Coordinator
Email: uppernorthfamilysupport@vinecentre.org
Karen's work mobile for families/referrers to make contact is: 07934997234
Tel: 028 9035 1020
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm
Service hours
Karen can be contacted directly Mondays-Thursdays
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
A Family Support Hub brings together organisations that can offer support to families with children (0-18yrs). This includes Community, Statutory and Voluntary organisations. The Hub Co-ordinator has good knowledge of local support services for families and will work in partnership with you and your family to connect you to the most appropriate services.
Ward Areas covered by Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub: Cliftonville ward, Cavehill ward, Part of Crumlin Ward (Right hand side of Crumlin road when travelling from town centre) Chichester Park (part), Waterworks (part), Bellevue (Part), Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Ligoneil.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Due to current covid-19 circumstances, some members of the Family Support Hub have had to adapt/reduce their services, but the Hub Coordinator will endeavour to offer any families referred appropriate support.
Family support is currently provided via telephone.
Referrals can also be accepted by post, as the Hub Coordinator does call to the office once a week for collection. The Vine Centre opens Monday to Friday. Karen can be contacted Monday to Thursday.
If families ring to self refer, Karen will obtain verbal consent in the interim and complete the Hub referral form.
For more information on Family Support Hubs and other services please use the following link: www.familysupportni.gov.uk
Contact information
The Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7AA
Contact name: Karen McLean, Coordinator
Email: uppernorthfamilysupport@vinecentre.org
Karen's work mobile for families/referrers to make contact is: 07934997234
Tel: 028 9035 1020
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm
Service hours
Karen can be contacted directly Mondays-Thursdays
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Education
Bunscoil & Naiscoil Bheann Mhadagain - updated 20/4/20
Bunscoil & Naiscoil Bheann Mhadagain aim to provide a high standard of nursery and primary education through the medium of Irish Language.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Currently providing remote support for all our pupils – online support ( through Class Dojo/ See Saw / online lessons and through work packs).
Providing curricular, pastoral care and checking in service with vulnerable pupils
The school is working in partnership with local North Belfast primary schools to meet the needs of our pupils.
Services normally provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club, homework club, pre-school and after school service.
Contact information
156-158 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6LB
Contact name: Maire Ui Eigeartaigh, Principal
Email: mhegarty518@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9074 7184
Facebook: Bunscoil Bheann Mhadagain
www.bunscoilbbm.co.uk/scoil-school
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Normal service hours
School 9am-3pm
Breakfast club 8am-8.45am daily
Homework club
Monday and Wednesday 3pm-4.30-pm
Pre-school after school 1.30pm- 2pm daily
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: mhegarty518@c2kni.net
Bunscoil & Naiscoil Bheann Mhadagain aim to provide a high standard of nursery and primary education through the medium of Irish Language.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Currently providing remote support for all our pupils – online support ( through Class Dojo/ See Saw / online lessons and through work packs).
Providing curricular, pastoral care and checking in service with vulnerable pupils
The school is working in partnership with local North Belfast primary schools to meet the needs of our pupils.
Services normally provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club, homework club, pre-school and after school service.
Contact information
156-158 Cliftonville Road, Belfast, BT14 6LB
Contact name: Maire Ui Eigeartaigh, Principal
Email: mhegarty518@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9074 7184
Facebook: Bunscoil Bheann Mhadagain
www.bunscoilbbm.co.uk/scoil-school
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Normal service hours
School 9am-3pm
Breakfast club 8am-8.45am daily
Homework club
Monday and Wednesday 3pm-4.30-pm
Pre-school after school 1.30pm- 2pm daily
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: mhegarty518@c2kni.net
Holy Cross Boys' Primary School - updated 8/2/21
Our motto: Nurturing Talent, Fulfilling Potential
Holy Cross Boys' strives to promote high self-esteem, a love of life-long learning and responsible citizenship within our school community where everyone is valued.
We have high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils. Hence, they play a positive role in contributing to the school community through the promotion of active participation in the student council, philosophy, the Latin-Greek derivatives programme, music, sport, peer mentoring, extra- curricular opportunities, and extended schools programmes. We expect excellent attendance and punctuality and all pupils to do their best in their school work.
We operate an open doors policy for our parents and also run parent classes in Irish, Philosophy, GCSE Maths and ICT.
'Quality is not an act but a habit' Aristotle
Services normally provided
Breakfast club, music class, languages, homework club, science, computer skills and nature studies
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The school is currently closed for face to face work but provides remote learning.
Contact information
Brookfield Street, Belfast, BT14 7EX
Contact Name: Kevin McArevey, Principal
Email: kmcarevey01@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 9035 1032
Facebook: Holy Cross Boys Primary School
Twitter: @HolyCrossBoys
www.holycrossboys.com
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday, 7.45am-3pm
Normal service hours
Monday- Friday, 8.55am-3pm
Full details of all services are available on the Holy Cross Boy’s Primary School website, under the ‘extended timetable’ link.
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email, phone as above
Our motto: Nurturing Talent, Fulfilling Potential
Holy Cross Boys' strives to promote high self-esteem, a love of life-long learning and responsible citizenship within our school community where everyone is valued.
We have high aspirations and expectations for all our pupils. Hence, they play a positive role in contributing to the school community through the promotion of active participation in the student council, philosophy, the Latin-Greek derivatives programme, music, sport, peer mentoring, extra- curricular opportunities, and extended schools programmes. We expect excellent attendance and punctuality and all pupils to do their best in their school work.
We operate an open doors policy for our parents and also run parent classes in Irish, Philosophy, GCSE Maths and ICT.
'Quality is not an act but a habit' Aristotle
Services normally provided
Breakfast club, music class, languages, homework club, science, computer skills and nature studies
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The school is currently closed for face to face work but provides remote learning.
Contact information
Brookfield Street, Belfast, BT14 7EX
Contact Name: Kevin McArevey, Principal
Email: kmcarevey01@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 9035 1032
Facebook: Holy Cross Boys Primary School
Twitter: @HolyCrossBoys
www.holycrossboys.com
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday, 7.45am-3pm
Normal service hours
Monday- Friday, 8.55am-3pm
Full details of all services are available on the Holy Cross Boy’s Primary School website, under the ‘extended timetable’ link.
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email, phone as above
Holy Cross Girls Primary School
Holy Cross Girls’ is a Catholic primary school whose mission is to provide a secure and challenging learning environment
where each child can grow into a self-confident, highly educated, resourceful and faith inspired young person.
Services provided
Education, parent classes and counselling.
Afterschools activities include music, instrumental tuition, judo, netball, boxercise, coding, sewing, craft, film club, choir,
and orchestra.
Contact information
Ardoyne Road , Belfast, BT14 7HZ
Contact Name: Mrs Maura McNally, Principal
Email: mary.mcnally1@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1771
Facebook: Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
www.holycrossgirls.com
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8.15am – 4pm
Service hours
Please contact the school for an up-to-date timetable of services offered
Holy Cross Nursery School
We work to create a safe, happy, inclusive and respectful learning environment where every child is encouraged to
develop to their full potential.
Services provided
High quality early years education, stay & play, Buddy Up cross-community parent and child programme with Edenderry,
early bird drop off service, Busy Bee activity club, letting library and Men Behaving Dadly men’s cross-community
programme.
Contact information
Butler Walk, Belfast, BT14 7NZ
Contact Name: Cushla Mallon, Principal
Email: holycrossnurseryschool@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 5672
Facebook: Holy Cross Nursery School
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Service hours
Buddy Up, letting library and Busy Bee
During term time
Sure Start and Stay & Play
Summer months
Early bird drop off
Monday - Friday 8.30am – 8.45pm
(contact school for further information on services)
Holy Cross Pre-School/Playgroup - updated 21/4/20
Holy Cross pre-School/Playgroup is committed to providing learning experiences and a learning environment that supports children to develop the strengths and skills needed for them to construct their own knowledge to support and prepare them for their next school environment.
'Learn, play and grow together'
Services provided
Pre-school/Playgroup provision
Contact information: 3 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact Name: Linda Davidson, Leader
Katrina Boyle, PM Supervisor
Email: holycrosspreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 0820 and 075 6136 2143
Facebook: Holy Cross Preschool-Playgroup
Opening hours
Morning session: Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm; Friday 9am-12pm
Afternoon session: Monday-Friday 1.30pm-4.30pm
The Pre-school is closed during Covid 19 crisis.
Holy Cross Girls’ is a Catholic primary school whose mission is to provide a secure and challenging learning environment
where each child can grow into a self-confident, highly educated, resourceful and faith inspired young person.
Services provided
Education, parent classes and counselling.
Afterschools activities include music, instrumental tuition, judo, netball, boxercise, coding, sewing, craft, film club, choir,
and orchestra.
Contact information
Ardoyne Road , Belfast, BT14 7HZ
Contact Name: Mrs Maura McNally, Principal
Email: mary.mcnally1@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1771
Facebook: Holy Cross Girls' Primary School
www.holycrossgirls.com
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8.15am – 4pm
Service hours
Please contact the school for an up-to-date timetable of services offered
Holy Cross Nursery School
We work to create a safe, happy, inclusive and respectful learning environment where every child is encouraged to
develop to their full potential.
Services provided
High quality early years education, stay & play, Buddy Up cross-community parent and child programme with Edenderry,
early bird drop off service, Busy Bee activity club, letting library and Men Behaving Dadly men’s cross-community
programme.
Contact information
Butler Walk, Belfast, BT14 7NZ
Contact Name: Cushla Mallon, Principal
Email: holycrossnurseryschool@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 5672
Facebook: Holy Cross Nursery School
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
Service hours
Buddy Up, letting library and Busy Bee
During term time
Sure Start and Stay & Play
Summer months
Early bird drop off
Monday - Friday 8.30am – 8.45pm
(contact school for further information on services)
Holy Cross Pre-School/Playgroup - updated 21/4/20
Holy Cross pre-School/Playgroup is committed to providing learning experiences and a learning environment that supports children to develop the strengths and skills needed for them to construct their own knowledge to support and prepare them for their next school environment.
'Learn, play and grow together'
Services provided
Pre-school/Playgroup provision
Contact information: 3 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact Name: Linda Davidson, Leader
Katrina Boyle, PM Supervisor
Email: holycrosspreschool@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 0820 and 075 6136 2143
Facebook: Holy Cross Preschool-Playgroup
Opening hours
Morning session: Monday-Thursday 9am-1pm; Friday 9am-12pm
Afternoon session: Monday-Friday 1.30pm-4.30pm
The Pre-school is closed during Covid 19 crisis.
Mercy College Belfast - updated 17/4/20
We welcome children from all ethnic, religious and social backgrounds, to create a genuine shared future, where difference and diversity are welcomed as enriching the holistic development and growth of all pupils.
Mercy College is a community within which both pupils and staff feel valued and where everyone works co-operatively and with mutual respect in the pursuit of excellence.
Services provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club and afterschools facilities.
Services provided during Covid 19
The school is currently closed. There is online support for pupils, using MS Teams they are are able to access work and can contact their teachers using that and email.
Contact information
Bilston Road, Belfast, BT14 7QR
Contact Name: Martin Moreland, Principal
Email:info@mercycollege.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1769
Facebook: Marcy College Belfast
Twitter: @MercyCollegeNI
www.mercycollegebelfast.com
Opening hours
7.30am-5.30pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday 8am-8.50am
Afterschools facilities
Monday-Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm
Friday 2.30pm-3.30pm
We welcome children from all ethnic, religious and social backgrounds, to create a genuine shared future, where difference and diversity are welcomed as enriching the holistic development and growth of all pupils.
Mercy College is a community within which both pupils and staff feel valued and where everyone works co-operatively and with mutual respect in the pursuit of excellence.
Services provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club and afterschools facilities.
Services provided during Covid 19
The school is currently closed. There is online support for pupils, using MS Teams they are are able to access work and can contact their teachers using that and email.
Contact information
Bilston Road, Belfast, BT14 7QR
Contact Name: Martin Moreland, Principal
Email:info@mercycollege.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Tel: 028 9039 1769
Facebook: Marcy College Belfast
Twitter: @MercyCollegeNI
www.mercycollegebelfast.com
Opening hours
7.30am-5.30pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday 8am-8.50am
Afterschools facilities
Monday-Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm
Friday 2.30pm-3.30pm
Mercy Primary School - updated 21/4/20
Mercy Primary School strives to place the individual child at the heart of our provision, leading to a school where every child feels valued as part of our school family.
We are a warm and caring school with a reputation for high standards and excellence. We have a highly committed and skilled team of teaching and support staff, who will work together for the benefit of all the children in our care. We nurture the talents of all our children and endeavour to make each child feel valued, safe and happy.
Services normally provided
Breakfast club, homework club, athletics club and parent activities classes
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have been open on request for our key workers families and have been supporting students with online learning through Class Do Jo and Google Classrooms. Staff are making check-in phone calls to families and supplying written activity packs for children.
Anyone can leave a message which will be recorded and emailed directly to office staff an responded to each day on the school telephone number 02890391670 or temporary mobile 07510400237.
We can be emailed directly at info@mercy.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Contact information
614 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GL
Contact name: Elaine Loughran, Principal
Email: Eloughran657@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9039 1670
Facebook: Mercy Primary School
www.mercyprimary.org.uk
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Service hours
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday 8am
Homework/ athletics clubs
Monday-Friday until 4pm
Please contact the school for times for parents activities
Mercy Primary School strives to place the individual child at the heart of our provision, leading to a school where every child feels valued as part of our school family.
We are a warm and caring school with a reputation for high standards and excellence. We have a highly committed and skilled team of teaching and support staff, who will work together for the benefit of all the children in our care. We nurture the talents of all our children and endeavour to make each child feel valued, safe and happy.
Services normally provided
Breakfast club, homework club, athletics club and parent activities classes
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have been open on request for our key workers families and have been supporting students with online learning through Class Do Jo and Google Classrooms. Staff are making check-in phone calls to families and supplying written activity packs for children.
Anyone can leave a message which will be recorded and emailed directly to office staff an responded to each day on the school telephone number 02890391670 or temporary mobile 07510400237.
We can be emailed directly at info@mercy.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Contact information
614 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7GL
Contact name: Elaine Loughran, Principal
Email: Eloughran657@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9039 1670
Facebook: Mercy Primary School
www.mercyprimary.org.uk
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Service hours
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday 8am
Homework/ athletics clubs
Monday-Friday until 4pm
Please contact the school for times for parents activities
Nai Ionard Ard Eoin
To provide high quality child care provision within a socially deprived area through the medium of Irish for children aged between ten months and 2 years.
Services provided
Nursery care
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Eimhear McCann
Email: egracemccann@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 8532
Opening hours
Monday-Friday
9.15am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm
Our Lady’s Girls Primary School - updated 8/2/21
In Our Lady’s we have a dedicated staff team who give each of our girls the support to enable them to grow and develop their talents and abilities, whilst catering for their needs. We encourage sharing with each other, within and across our community as we prepare responsible young ladies for life, where all are valued and appreciated.
We have built strong relationships with our families and recognise that it is only when school and home, work closely together, that the child's best interests are served.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
During the currentlockdown our staff are providing an online educational service to our pupils, via Seesaw and the school website. We keep in touch with our families through our proactive Facebook page and our website. Our PTA have been providing supplies to families when needed, in the form of food parcels, competitions, prizes and games.
Contact information
Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT146NN
Contact Name: Mrs Emer Hughes, Principal
Email: info@ourladysgirlsprimary.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Tel: 028 9074 6325
Website: www.ourladysdeanby.com
Facebook: Our Lady’s Girls’ Primary School - send us a PM
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
Breakfast Club - daily from 8am
Afterschools Service - Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm
To provide high quality child care provision within a socially deprived area through the medium of Irish for children aged between ten months and 2 years.
Services provided
Nursery care
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FE
Contact name: Eimhear McCann
Email: egracemccann@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 8532
Opening hours
Monday-Friday
9.15am-12.30pm and 1pm-3pm
Our Lady’s Girls Primary School - updated 8/2/21
In Our Lady’s we have a dedicated staff team who give each of our girls the support to enable them to grow and develop their talents and abilities, whilst catering for their needs. We encourage sharing with each other, within and across our community as we prepare responsible young ladies for life, where all are valued and appreciated.
We have built strong relationships with our families and recognise that it is only when school and home, work closely together, that the child's best interests are served.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
During the currentlockdown our staff are providing an online educational service to our pupils, via Seesaw and the school website. We keep in touch with our families through our proactive Facebook page and our website. Our PTA have been providing supplies to families when needed, in the form of food parcels, competitions, prizes and games.
Contact information
Deanby Gardens, Belfast, BT146NN
Contact Name: Mrs Emer Hughes, Principal
Email: info@ourladysgirlsprimary.belfast.ni.sch.uk
Tel: 028 9074 6325
Website: www.ourladysdeanby.com
Facebook: Our Lady’s Girls’ Primary School - send us a PM
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
Breakfast Club - daily from 8am
Afterschools Service - Monday-Friday 2pm-4pm
Sacred Heart Boys Primary School
In Sacred Heart Primary School, we aim to provide and caring and secure environment in which our pupils can develop their potential while growing in self-esteem and confidence.
It is our wish to structure the learning environment so that the children will be encouraged to respect other people, and to persevere at given tasks
Services provided
Breakfast club, Key stage 1 literacy and numeracy club, Key Stage 1 Gaelic club, Key Stage 1 and 2 ICT clubs, Key Stage 2 Eco club, Key stage 2 cookery club, Key Stage 2 soccer club, choir, violin, peer mentoring, cycling proficiency, jujitsu, fundamental movement, and soccer coach
Contact information
31-51 Oldpark Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6HH
Contact Name: Joanne Smyth, Acting Principal
Email: info@sacredheartprimaryschoolbelfast.com
Tel: 028 9074 0521
www.sacredheartprimaryschoolbelfast.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 8am-8.30am
Afterschools service
Monday-Friday 3pm-4pm
Contact the school for up-to-date times for all services
In Sacred Heart Primary School, we aim to provide and caring and secure environment in which our pupils can develop their potential while growing in self-esteem and confidence.
It is our wish to structure the learning environment so that the children will be encouraged to respect other people, and to persevere at given tasks
Services provided
Breakfast club, Key stage 1 literacy and numeracy club, Key Stage 1 Gaelic club, Key Stage 1 and 2 ICT clubs, Key Stage 2 Eco club, Key stage 2 cookery club, Key Stage 2 soccer club, choir, violin, peer mentoring, cycling proficiency, jujitsu, fundamental movement, and soccer coach
Contact information
31-51 Oldpark Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6HH
Contact Name: Joanne Smyth, Acting Principal
Email: info@sacredheartprimaryschoolbelfast.com
Tel: 028 9074 0521
www.sacredheartprimaryschoolbelfast.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
Monday-Friday 8am-8.30am
Afterschools service
Monday-Friday 3pm-4pm
Contact the school for up-to-date times for all services
St Vincent de Paul Primary School - updated 27/8/20
At Saint Vincent de Paul Primary School we believe learning to be the acquisition of both knowledge and life skills. As a Rights Respecting School, the staff are committed to the delivery of high quality teaching, and learning is not only seen as the dissemination of knowledge but the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Services provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club, and wide range of afterschool’s activities including homework club, Twilight, Cookery and a variety of physical activities including dance and multi sports.
The school is involved in Shared Education and has links with Ligoniel Primary School and St. Gerard’s.
The School has a proud Speech and Drama tradition and regularly win awards in prestigious events including the Belfast and Carrickfergus Festivals and the Flax Trust FISCA Choral Festival.
The School has received a variety of Education awards including Outstanding Principal and Outstanding School for Special Needs. Individual Teachers have been the proud recipients of the Blackboard Teacher Awards.
The school also values and promote Environmental Awareness in our school Community, we have A Gold Eco Schools and also the Sustrans Award.
We are proud of our whole school Nurture approach and most recently the School was awarded the School of Sanctuary Award in June 2020.
Contact information
167 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP
Contact Name: Mrs McVeigh, Principal
Email: bmcveigh625@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9071 7920
www.stvincentdepaulps.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
School classes
Monday-Thursday 8.45am to 2.45pm
Friday 8.45am-2pm
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday from 8am
Afterschools activities
Monday-Friday 2pm-4.45pm
At Saint Vincent de Paul Primary School we believe learning to be the acquisition of both knowledge and life skills. As a Rights Respecting School, the staff are committed to the delivery of high quality teaching, and learning is not only seen as the dissemination of knowledge but the ability to motivate and inspire others.
Services provided
Curriculum based education, breakfast club, and wide range of afterschool’s activities including homework club, Twilight, Cookery and a variety of physical activities including dance and multi sports.
The school is involved in Shared Education and has links with Ligoniel Primary School and St. Gerard’s.
The School has a proud Speech and Drama tradition and regularly win awards in prestigious events including the Belfast and Carrickfergus Festivals and the Flax Trust FISCA Choral Festival.
The School has received a variety of Education awards including Outstanding Principal and Outstanding School for Special Needs. Individual Teachers have been the proud recipients of the Blackboard Teacher Awards.
The school also values and promote Environmental Awareness in our school Community, we have A Gold Eco Schools and also the Sustrans Award.
We are proud of our whole school Nurture approach and most recently the School was awarded the School of Sanctuary Award in June 2020.
Contact information
167 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DP
Contact Name: Mrs McVeigh, Principal
Email: bmcveigh625@c2kni.net
Tel: 028 9071 7920
www.stvincentdepaulps.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Service hours
School classes
Monday-Thursday 8.45am to 2.45pm
Friday 8.45am-2pm
Breakfast club
Monday-Friday from 8am
Afterschools activities
Monday-Friday 2pm-4.45pm
Fitness and Health
Ardoyne Boxing Club
Ardoyne Boxing club provides a safe environment for young people to express themselves and for adults to train and improve their fitness.
Services usually provided
Boxing, boxercise and fitness classes
Contact information
ABC Trust Building, Old St Gemma's, Ardoyne Avenue
Contact Name: Eanes Keenan, Coach
Email: ardoyneboxingclub@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07835783438
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 5.30pm-9pm
Service hours
Boxing (all ages, both male and female)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6.30pm
Male Fitness
Tuesday and Thursday 5.30pm-7.00pm
Female Boxercise
Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm-9pm
Ardoyne Boxing club provides a safe environment for young people to express themselves and for adults to train and improve their fitness.
Services usually provided
Boxing, boxercise and fitness classes
Contact information
ABC Trust Building, Old St Gemma's, Ardoyne Avenue
Contact Name: Eanes Keenan, Coach
Email: ardoyneboxingclub@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07835783438
Opening hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6.30pm
Tuesday and Thursday 5.30pm-9pm
Service hours
Boxing (all ages, both male and female)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6.30pm
Male Fitness
Tuesday and Thursday 5.30pm-7.00pm
Female Boxercise
Tuesday and Thursday 7.30pm-9pm
Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership - updated 1/3/21
Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership works to reduce inequalities in health, and to give every child the best start in life. ASHP collaborative approach to community development has been one of the main ingredients for its success to date. This approach means ASHP is better placed to deliver health promotion services to local people than statutory agencies.
Services provided
ASHP offers educational and health promoting programmes throughout the year including health eating, cook it courses, relaxation & stress management, Complementary Therapies-Level 3 Diploma
Services provided during Covid19 crisis
ASHP has set up a number of support programmes, including:
We have zoom sessions on different health benefits like yoga and relaxation.
Donna is the community development officer and offers lots of support to all our clients during these difficult times.
When permitted we have a walking group and outdoor activity group.
Donna has set up in Partnership with Ardoyne Library a reading group who request books and Donna delivers them.
Contact information
The Houben Centre, 432 Crumlin Road, Belfast
Contact Name: Una McRoberts, Project coordinator
Email: una@ashlc.com
Tel: 028 90756638
Facebook: Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership
www.ashlc.com
Opening hours
Core Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Occasional programmes 7pm-9pm
(Call for details)
Service hours
Service schedule regularly changes, please ring 028 9075 6638 for up-to-date details
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership through their Facebook page if you can't reach them by phone.
Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership works to reduce inequalities in health, and to give every child the best start in life. ASHP collaborative approach to community development has been one of the main ingredients for its success to date. This approach means ASHP is better placed to deliver health promotion services to local people than statutory agencies.
Services provided
ASHP offers educational and health promoting programmes throughout the year including health eating, cook it courses, relaxation & stress management, Complementary Therapies-Level 3 Diploma
Services provided during Covid19 crisis
ASHP has set up a number of support programmes, including:
- One to one telephone calls on a daily basis
- Garden and doorstep chats and deliveries
- Healthy eating and nutrition WhatsApp group.
- 6 weeks cooking programme: winter soups, stews, pasta bakes. Participants receive ingredients and instructions and Lena provides WhatsApp video.
- Programmes on how to relax and relieve anxiety/ stress.
- Aromatherapy oils and Bach flower remedies which are delivered.
We have zoom sessions on different health benefits like yoga and relaxation.
Donna is the community development officer and offers lots of support to all our clients during these difficult times.
When permitted we have a walking group and outdoor activity group.
Donna has set up in Partnership with Ardoyne Library a reading group who request books and Donna delivers them.
Contact information
The Houben Centre, 432 Crumlin Road, Belfast
Contact Name: Una McRoberts, Project coordinator
Email: una@ashlc.com
Tel: 028 90756638
Facebook: Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership
www.ashlc.com
Opening hours
Core Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Occasional programmes 7pm-9pm
(Call for details)
Service hours
Service schedule regularly changes, please ring 028 9075 6638 for up-to-date details
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Contact Ardoyne Shankill Health Partnership through their Facebook page if you can't reach them by phone.
Cancer Lifeline - updated 4/2/21
At our “home from home” centre, Cancer Lifeline reaches out to you and your loved ones through a varied programme of support and information, targeted at the North Belfast community.
A caring welcome, in a comfortable setting, where people can relax and talk through what is happening to them. The organisation has been referred to as a "lifeline" by many of our members.
Services usually provided
WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU.
We understand this is an anxious time for everyone, especially cancer patients and their families. Due to Covid-19 we have suspended all one to one and group, face to face support services, in line with advice from the Public Health Agency. The building is currently closed to the public but staff are in, putting in place different ways to offer support to cancer patients and their families. We understand this may change as daily advice and instruction comes through. Please remember we are still here to offer you support, albeit in a different way.
We urge you to keep safe and follow Public Health Agency guidance at all times, www.phasite/coronavirus If you are unable to access the website for any reason, contact the NHS Coronavirus helpline on 111.
Cancer Lifeline will try to make contact by phone with as members as possible over the coming weeks but we can’t stress enough, PLEASE contact us by telephone if you need help and we will do our best to respond. If you can’t get through leave a message and we will get back to you.
RING US ON LANDLINE: 02890351999 OR MOBILE: 07949109091
(If you cannot get through on the landline, that will mean we will have been advised to follow strict guidelines to work from home. Please use the mobile number to contact us in this case.)
Normal contact information
44 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, Bt14 7PJ
Contact: Liddean McStravog, Project Co-ordinator
Email: info@cancerlifeline.info
Tel: 028 9035 1999
www.cancerlifeline.info
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Up to date timetable available on the Cancer Lifeline website under the Services tab.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Telephone referrals: contact the office mobile 07949 109091 or Bryan 07976 056464.
Email referrals: info@cancerlifeline.info or bryan@cancerlifeline.info
Please ensure that all email referrals are password protected and send the password in a separate email.
At our “home from home” centre, Cancer Lifeline reaches out to you and your loved ones through a varied programme of support and information, targeted at the North Belfast community.
A caring welcome, in a comfortable setting, where people can relax and talk through what is happening to them. The organisation has been referred to as a "lifeline" by many of our members.
Services usually provided
- Counselling
- Complementary Therapies
- Advocacy / Peer Support
- Welfare Benefits Advice
- Family Support Sessions
- Get Active Programmes e.g. yoga, swimming
- Fatigues Management Programme
- Stress Management
- Vital Nutrition Programme
- Feel Good Factor Workshops
- Tailored Support for those aged 60+
- Female Support Group and Annual Respite Residential
- Male Wellbeing Events
- Creative Workshops
- Carers Support Programme
WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU.
We understand this is an anxious time for everyone, especially cancer patients and their families. Due to Covid-19 we have suspended all one to one and group, face to face support services, in line with advice from the Public Health Agency. The building is currently closed to the public but staff are in, putting in place different ways to offer support to cancer patients and their families. We understand this may change as daily advice and instruction comes through. Please remember we are still here to offer you support, albeit in a different way.
We urge you to keep safe and follow Public Health Agency guidance at all times, www.phasite/coronavirus If you are unable to access the website for any reason, contact the NHS Coronavirus helpline on 111.
Cancer Lifeline will try to make contact by phone with as members as possible over the coming weeks but we can’t stress enough, PLEASE contact us by telephone if you need help and we will do our best to respond. If you can’t get through leave a message and we will get back to you.
RING US ON LANDLINE: 02890351999 OR MOBILE: 07949109091
(If you cannot get through on the landline, that will mean we will have been advised to follow strict guidelines to work from home. Please use the mobile number to contact us in this case.)
Normal contact information
44 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, Bt14 7PJ
Contact: Liddean McStravog, Project Co-ordinator
Email: info@cancerlifeline.info
Tel: 028 9035 1999
www.cancerlifeline.info
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Up to date timetable available on the Cancer Lifeline website under the Services tab.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Telephone referrals: contact the office mobile 07949 109091 or Bryan 07976 056464.
Email referrals: info@cancerlifeline.info or bryan@cancerlifeline.info
Please ensure that all email referrals are password protected and send the password in a separate email.
CLG Ciceam Ard Eoin - updated 1/3/21
Ard Eoin Kickhams GAA club, founded in 1970, offers hurling, men’s and ladies football, camogie, handball, cultuir agus teanga. Bi Inn a chaired!
As we build for the future, we are always looking for help and support. If you are interested, why not come along and join in as a coach, mentor, fundraising, bus driver or cone lifter. Ard Eoin abu!
Services normally provided
Ladies and men’s football, hurling, camogie, handball, Ranganna Gaeilge and fitness classes.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Support for local foodbanks. Training when restrictions allwo it.
Contact information
11 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact name: Phillip McTaggart, Chairperson
Email: secretary.ardoynekickhams.antrim@gaa.ie
Tel: ---
Facebook: Official-Ard-Eoin-Kickhams-CLG
Twitter: @ardoynegac
www.antrim.gaa.ie/clubs/ardoyne-kickhams
Normal service hours
Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm at Fennell Park (Cliftonville playing fields/Cricky)
For up to date service timetable email secretary.ardoynekickhams.antrim@gaa.ie
Ard Eoin Kickhams GAA club, founded in 1970, offers hurling, men’s and ladies football, camogie, handball, cultuir agus teanga. Bi Inn a chaired!
As we build for the future, we are always looking for help and support. If you are interested, why not come along and join in as a coach, mentor, fundraising, bus driver or cone lifter. Ard Eoin abu!
Services normally provided
Ladies and men’s football, hurling, camogie, handball, Ranganna Gaeilge and fitness classes.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Support for local foodbanks. Training when restrictions allwo it.
Contact information
11 Flax Street, Belfast, BT14 7EJ
Contact name: Phillip McTaggart, Chairperson
Email: secretary.ardoynekickhams.antrim@gaa.ie
Tel: ---
Facebook: Official-Ard-Eoin-Kickhams-CLG
Twitter: @ardoynegac
www.antrim.gaa.ie/clubs/ardoyne-kickhams
Normal service hours
Saturdays and Sundays 11am-2pm at Fennell Park (Cliftonville playing fields/Cricky)
For up to date service timetable email secretary.ardoynekickhams.antrim@gaa.ie
Crumlin Star FC - updated 20/4/20
Crumlin Star Football Club is an amateur league football club playing in the Northern Ireland Amateur Football League and Junior League 3A with Crumlin Star 11’s.
Services provided
Football coaching from under 10 to senior level
Contact information
2-20 Balholm Drive, Belfast, BT14 7NA
Contact name: Eamonn Hawkins
Email: ehawkins61@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 9072 1454
Facebook: Crumlin Star FC
Twitter: @Crumlin FC
crumlinstarfc.niclubs.co.uk
Service hours
Football training
Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-9pm
Services cannot be provided during Covid 19 crisis but the club continues to engage through its Facebook page and provides support to local foodbanks
Crumlin Star Football Club is an amateur league football club playing in the Northern Ireland Amateur Football League and Junior League 3A with Crumlin Star 11’s.
Services provided
Football coaching from under 10 to senior level
Contact information
2-20 Balholm Drive, Belfast, BT14 7NA
Contact name: Eamonn Hawkins
Email: ehawkins61@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 9072 1454
Facebook: Crumlin Star FC
Twitter: @Crumlin FC
crumlinstarfc.niclubs.co.uk
Service hours
Football training
Tuesday and Thursday 7pm-9pm
Services cannot be provided during Covid 19 crisis but the club continues to engage through its Facebook page and provides support to local foodbanks
Flax Medical Centre updated 17/4/20
The practice provides health care for over 3,100 patients. It is situated in the Flax Community Centre, Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast. The practice was established with medical services provided by Dr Tan.
Patients can register with the practice. Please speak to the receptionist.
Dr Michael Tan (male) and Dr Anitha Sanji (female) make up the medical team.
Services normally provided
Doctor’s appointments, asthma clinic, COPD clinic, diabetes clinic, smear clinic, travel advice and immunisations, childhood vaccinations, smoking cessation, monitoring of chronic medical conditions, health education, contraception service, flu vaccination and pneumonia vaccination, access to allied health professionals and child health surveillance.
Non-NHS examinations and completion of forms, for example HGV/PSV licences, passports, life insurance medicals. Please note that there is a fee for these services.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Surgery doors are closed, routine and non routine appointments are cancelled.
Phone the surgery for emergencies only: 91227088
For repeat prescriptions, phone 9074 8856. Prescriptions will be delivered to nominated chemists, please inform the chemist.
Sick lines will be posted.
Patients with covid 19 symptoms should self isolate. If symptoms persist after 7 days, please contact your GP.
Contact information
Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast, BT14 7DA
Tel: 084 4477 3459 or 028 9122 7088
www.flaxmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx
Normal opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5pm
Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm
Normal consulting times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5pm
Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Emergencies: 028 9122 7088
Repeat prescriptions: 028 9074 8856
The practice provides health care for over 3,100 patients. It is situated in the Flax Community Centre, Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast. The practice was established with medical services provided by Dr Tan.
Patients can register with the practice. Please speak to the receptionist.
Dr Michael Tan (male) and Dr Anitha Sanji (female) make up the medical team.
Services normally provided
Doctor’s appointments, asthma clinic, COPD clinic, diabetes clinic, smear clinic, travel advice and immunisations, childhood vaccinations, smoking cessation, monitoring of chronic medical conditions, health education, contraception service, flu vaccination and pneumonia vaccination, access to allied health professionals and child health surveillance.
Non-NHS examinations and completion of forms, for example HGV/PSV licences, passports, life insurance medicals. Please note that there is a fee for these services.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Surgery doors are closed, routine and non routine appointments are cancelled.
Phone the surgery for emergencies only: 91227088
For repeat prescriptions, phone 9074 8856. Prescriptions will be delivered to nominated chemists, please inform the chemist.
Sick lines will be posted.
Patients with covid 19 symptoms should self isolate. If symptoms persist after 7 days, please contact your GP.
Contact information
Ardoyne Avenue, Belfast, BT14 7DA
Tel: 084 4477 3459 or 028 9122 7088
www.flaxmedicalcentre.co.uk/index.aspx
Normal opening hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5pm
Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm
Normal consulting times
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-5pm
Wednesday 8.30am-12.30pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Emergencies: 028 9122 7088
Repeat prescriptions: 028 9074 8856
Flex Fitness - updated 26/3/21
Flex Fitness Belfast is a local cross community equal opportunities gym based in Ardoyne/ Oldpark. We cater to individual needs, helping people achieve their personal fitness goals. We take pride in helping people achieve their personal fitness goals. We take pride in helping people tackle obesity, support mental health and combat suicide.
We offer 12 fitness classes and a full service gym to suit all ages and abilities
Services normally provided
Full service and circuit training classes
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Contact information
St Gemma’s School 51-59 Ardilea Street, Belfast
Contact name: Robbie White, Owner Trainer
Email: flexfitnessbelfast@hotmail.com
Tel: 077 8611 6021
Facebook: Flex Fitness Belfast
Twitter: @1flexfitness
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 6am-9pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Normal service hours
Full timetable of classes available on Flex Fitness Facebook page
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Facebook page: Flex Fitness Belfast
Flex Fitness Belfast is a local cross community equal opportunities gym based in Ardoyne/ Oldpark. We cater to individual needs, helping people achieve their personal fitness goals. We take pride in helping people achieve their personal fitness goals. We take pride in helping people tackle obesity, support mental health and combat suicide.
We offer 12 fitness classes and a full service gym to suit all ages and abilities
Services normally provided
Full service and circuit training classes
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
- personal training sessions via Zoom
- fitness classes via Zoom
- online support
Contact information
St Gemma’s School 51-59 Ardilea Street, Belfast
Contact name: Robbie White, Owner Trainer
Email: flexfitnessbelfast@hotmail.com
Tel: 077 8611 6021
Facebook: Flex Fitness Belfast
Twitter: @1flexfitness
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 6am-9pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
Normal service hours
Full timetable of classes available on Flex Fitness Facebook page
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Facebook page: Flex Fitness Belfast
Full Circle Martial Arts - updated 1/3/21
Full Circle Martial Arts has been running for over 20 years and provides self-defence and physical fitness to everyone in the community. Whether you are young or old, male or female, want to learn to fight competitively, learn self-defence or just increase you fitness-Full Circle Martial Arts is the place for you.
Services usually provided
5th Dan black belt freestyle kickboxing and Bjj Black belt under Bjj revolution
Closed during Covid 19 crisis
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FH
Contact name: John Mc Tasney
Email: johnmctasney@gmail.com
Facebook: Full Circle Martial Arts
Normal opening hours
Monday and Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis: johnmctasney@gmail.com
Full Circle Martial Arts has been running for over 20 years and provides self-defence and physical fitness to everyone in the community. Whether you are young or old, male or female, want to learn to fight competitively, learn self-defence or just increase you fitness-Full Circle Martial Arts is the place for you.
Services usually provided
5th Dan black belt freestyle kickboxing and Bjj Black belt under Bjj revolution
Closed during Covid 19 crisis
Contact information
Ardoyne Community Centre, 40 Herbert Street, Belfast, BT14 7FH
Contact name: John Mc Tasney
Email: johnmctasney@gmail.com
Facebook: Full Circle Martial Arts
Normal opening hours
Monday and Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis: johnmctasney@gmail.com
Lawrenson Toal Academy of Irish Dancing - updated 1/3/21
Lawrenson Toal Academy of Irish Dancing-Aileen Lawrenson ADCRG and Arlene Toal ADCRG. The dance academy has been running for over 30 years and has been a very successful Irish dance school. Teacher Arlene Toal has performed with Lord of the Dance and Riverdance and has gained a great knowledge of dance from her experience. She has also been very successful in competition, winning both the Ulster championships and All Ireland and international championships in her dancing career.
'Fun - Fitness - Friendship. Dancing friends are friends for life'
Service normally provided
An Comhdail Irish dancing.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Classes available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for beginners age 3 +
Online classes available if more details needed please contact via our social media outlet. Facebook: Lawrenson-Toal Academy of Irish dance
Contact information
Lawrenson Toal Academy Dance Studio, Unit 3 - 40 Ardoyne Avenue, Old St Gemma’s/ beside Flex Fitness
Contact name: Arlene Toal
Email: arlenetoal@icloud.com
Tel: 077 3625 1740
Facebook: Lawrenson-Toal academy of Irish dance
Normal opening hours
Studio
Tuesday 5.15pm
Wednesday 5.15pm for beginners and new starts.
Crumlin, Crumlin United FC
Thursdays 6pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: arlenetoal@icloud.com
Tel: 077 3625 1740
Lawrenson Toal Academy of Irish Dancing-Aileen Lawrenson ADCRG and Arlene Toal ADCRG. The dance academy has been running for over 30 years and has been a very successful Irish dance school. Teacher Arlene Toal has performed with Lord of the Dance and Riverdance and has gained a great knowledge of dance from her experience. She has also been very successful in competition, winning both the Ulster championships and All Ireland and international championships in her dancing career.
'Fun - Fitness - Friendship. Dancing friends are friends for life'
Service normally provided
An Comhdail Irish dancing.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Classes available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for beginners age 3 +
Online classes available if more details needed please contact via our social media outlet. Facebook: Lawrenson-Toal Academy of Irish dance
Contact information
Lawrenson Toal Academy Dance Studio, Unit 3 - 40 Ardoyne Avenue, Old St Gemma’s/ beside Flex Fitness
Contact name: Arlene Toal
Email: arlenetoal@icloud.com
Tel: 077 3625 1740
Facebook: Lawrenson-Toal academy of Irish dance
Normal opening hours
Studio
Tuesday 5.15pm
Wednesday 5.15pm for beginners and new starts.
Crumlin, Crumlin United FC
Thursdays 6pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: arlenetoal@icloud.com
Tel: 077 3625 1740
Shamrock FC - updated 20/4/20
Shamrock FC is an amateur league football club, with two senior teams playing in the Northern Ireland Amateur Football League, a female team – Shamrock Ladies, playing in Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association and youth teams playing in the Irish Football Association Development League, including under 16s and under 15s. Shamrock FC also has an over 35s team.
Services provided
Football coaching
Contact information
Email: shamrockfc@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook:
Shamrock Football Club
Shamrock FC Youth
Services cannot be provided during Covid 19 crisis but the club continues to engage through its Facebook page and provides support to local foodbanks
Shamrock FC is an amateur league football club, with two senior teams playing in the Northern Ireland Amateur Football League, a female team – Shamrock Ladies, playing in Northern Ireland Women’s Football Association and youth teams playing in the Irish Football Association Development League, including under 16s and under 15s. Shamrock FC also has an over 35s team.
Services provided
Football coaching
Contact information
Email: shamrockfc@hotmail.co.uk
Facebook:
Shamrock Football Club
Shamrock FC Youth
Services cannot be provided during Covid 19 crisis but the club continues to engage through its Facebook page and provides support to local foodbanks
WIDER NORTH BELFAST - support during Covid 19 crisis
Artillery Youth Centre - New Lodge area - updated 16/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Ashton Projects - updated 2/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Communications
Phone 028 9032 2289
leo.morgan@ashtoncentre.com
Employment & Employability
Core Project
For people aged 16-24. Training & employment opportunities, one to one support.
Currently taking names for training on: Driving Lessons, CSR Card, Forklift, Beauty & more.
Phone 077 5219 0297 or message their Facebook page, or email core@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: coreproject1
Belfast Works
For people aged 16-65 - Support to people across Belfast to get back into employment. There are currently many jobs available.
Phone Stuart: 07706 094425 Email: stuart.green@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: Belfastworks
Essential Skills
For people aged 16 and over. Courses leading to Essential Skills qualifications in English and Maths. Currently taking names for next available courses.
Email: hilary.adair@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: ashtonessentialskills
Health and Wellbeing
Bridge of Hope
During the pandemic Ashton’s Bridge of Hope continue to support clients through the delivery of:
· Telephone counselling and support
· Health & Wellbeing Caseworker support
· Live on-line training
If you would like to know more please contact our admin team the following numbers or via their email:
Liz – 07425700630 - liz.white@ashtoncentre.com Martina – 07551780599 - martina.donnelly@ashtoncentre.com
Ellen – 07825393875 - ellen.harmon@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: bridgeofhope.org
Youth
New Lodge Youth Centre
· Online group work opportunities
· Online challenges and activities
· Online Mentoring
· Outdoor Groups
· Outreach/Detached work
Email contact: sean.breen@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: newlodgeyc
New Lodge Arts
Online engagement with members. Distribution of Art Packs to members and local food banks. Boredom Buster Activity Book produced and circulated locally.
Contact New Lodge Arts if you would like a copy.
Available to download from www.ashtoncentre.com/download-new-lodge-arts-boredom-buster-book
Email: anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com Phone: 07736389968 Facebook: NewLodgeArtsBelfast
Breakthrough Programme
Email contact: rosemary.mccusker@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: breakthroughbelfast
Family Support & Childcare
Ashton Community Family Support Programme
Provides Training and Employment opportunities using a holistic family support model, working with people who are not in education, training or employment and who also have some family support needs. During the Covid 19 crisis staff are currently providing 1-1 support through emails or phone calls on a range of issues based on individual family need.
Email kris.morrison@ashtoncentre.com or call Eileen O’Prey on 07926534966
Ashton Early Intervention Family Support Project
Works with families in a holistic and family-centred approach and covers a range of family issues such as challenging behaviour, the implementation of positive routines and emotional and practical support during this difficult time. During the Covid 19 crisis staff are currently providing 1-1 Family Support through emails or phone calls on a range of issues based on individual family need.
Email caroline.mcilwee@astoncentre.com or Alana McKeown on alana.mckeown@ashtoncente.com or call 07538575324
Lower North Belfast Family Support Hub
Links families with children aged 0-18 to early intervention community, voluntary & statutory services. During the current health crisis the Family Support Hub is still operational but some of our service providers may be providing support in a different way but are still tailoring their service to a family's individual needs.
Support can be obtained through emailing edith.mcmanus@ashtoncentre.com or calling 07396374764
BlueHouses (BYFC) - updated 26/3/21
Online group work. Face to face bespoke programmes when restrictions allow. Contact: 028 9071 4255
Cancer Lifeline - updated 4/2/21
At our “home from home” centre, Cancer Lifeline reaches out to you and your loved ones through a varied programme of support and information, targeted at the North Belfast community.
A caring welcome, in a comfortable setting, where people can relax and talk through what is happening to them. The organisation has been referred to as a "lifeline" by many of our members.
Services usually provided
WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU.
We understand this is an anxious time for everyone, especially cancer patients and their families. Due to Covid-19 we have suspended all one to one and group, face to face support services, in line with advice from the Public Health Agency. The building is currently closed to the public but staff are in, putting in place different ways to offer support to cancer patients and their families. We understand this may change as daily advice and instruction comes through. Please remember we are still here to offer you support, albeit in a different way.
We urge you to keep safe and follow Public Health Agency guidance at all times, www.phasite/coronavirus If you are unable to access the website for any reason, contact the NHS Coronavirus helpline on 111.
Cancer Lifeline will try to make contact by phone with as members as possible over the coming weeks but we can’t stress enough, PLEASE contact us by telephone if you need help and we will do our best to respond. If you can’t get through leave a message and we will get back to you.
RING US ON LANDLINE: 02890351999 OR MOBILE: 07949109091
(If you cannot get through on the landline, that will mean we will have been advised to follow strict guidelines to work from home. Please use the mobile number to contact us in this case.)
Normal contact information
44 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, Bt14 7PJ
Contact: Liddean McStravog, Project Co-ordinator
Email: info@cancerlifeline.info
Tel: 028 9035 1999
www.cancerlifeline.info
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Up to date timetable available on the Cancer Lifeline website under the Services tab.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Telephone referrals: contact the office mobile 07949 109091 or Bryan 07976 056464.
Email referrals: info@cancerlifeline.info or bryan@cancerlifeline.info
Please ensure that all email referrals are password protected and send the password in a separate email.
Clare CIC - updated 4/2/21
Services usually provided
CLARE is a community led voluntary organisation working within North Belfast that enables vulnerable adults and older people to maintain their independence and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We do this by connecting them to existing support services and resources, provide help with practical tasks within the home and offer befriending opportunities that improve peoples’ lives for the better
Services during Covid 19 crisis
In these extraordinary times our social workers, staff and volunteers are providing practical assistance with food deliveries and essential shopping such as medications and other personal items. We are also providing emotional and psychological support by telephone contact to our service users and new referrals.
Opening hours
Phone lines are open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm, offering emotional and psychological support as well as extending a much needed listening ear.
Contact information
Contact name: Shane Coulter
Tel: 028 9077 4185
Email: info@clare-cic.org
Facebook: Creative Local Actions Responses and Engagements
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
If we can’t help with your specific need we can get you in touch with someone who can.
Cliftonville Community Centre Youth Project updated 16/2/21
We work with young people in the Cliftonville area aged 7-25 years through providing shared drop in sessions, personal development programmes, one-to-one mentoring as well as outreach and detached work.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online advice and support provided to young members and their families. Email and a member of the youth team will be in touch.
Daily positive messages on Facebook page
Contact
Nikki Richardson, Youth Development Worker
Mobile: 075 2526 8124
Tel 028 9074 9332
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Facebook: cliftonvillecommunitycentre
Email: nikki@ccrf.org.uk
Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum - updated 16/2/21
Services Provided during Covid 19 crisis
Working with local foodbanks. Prescription collections for residents who have to self-isolate. Contact: 028 9074 9147
Community Foodbank - updated 16/2/21
Services usually provided
The Community Foodbank provide essential supplies for vulnerable residents in North Belfast.
Services provided during Covid 19
The Foodbank has extended its services to deliver essential supplies to local vulnerable residents who either can’t get out or who are struggling at this time.
The foodbank normally operates from the Flax Centre in Ardoyne but during the Covid-19 pandemic they have relocated to Duncairn Centre so they have more room for storage and distribution.
Opening hours
Monday/Friday 9am/5pm
Service hours
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and emergency distribution over the weekends.
Contact information
077 8361 3609
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Greater Shankill Community Support Helpline - updated 4/2/21
Gateway to community and statutory services available to Greater Shankill residents
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have a live helpline for anyone in Greater Shankill who needs support, advice or guidance during this difficult time. This central community number will be used to signpost to services. It offers:
How to access this support
Telephone 079 2561 27870
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GSWinterFestival/
Good Morning North Belfast - updated 16/2/21
Services normally provided
GMNB provides a telephone support call alert service to the elderly and vulnerable adults. Service covers 7 days a week.
The service acts as an alert when a member fails to answer their phone. When repeated calls go unanswered, the telephone carer will, where appropriate, liaise with service providers, (eg home help, social services), to try to locate our member and verify their safety.
Facilities available:
• Drop in for free impartial and confidential advice on benefits, housing and personal security.
• Housing Executive surgery.
• Job Clubs.
• Health awareness workshops.
• Hospital visitation.
• Community safety awareness workshops.
• Befriending
• E-mail / photocopying
• Inter-generational projects
• Counselling service
Also available free of charge to Good Morning North Belfast client base:
• Gardening service from March to September
• Locks and personal safety alarms
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
- Crisis Intervention - essentials
Good Morning North Belfast, North Belfast Alternatives, Sunningdale Community Centre, NBWISP, Benview Community Centre, Ballysillan Community Forum, Thomas Turley at Ardoyne Youth Club, and Phillip Brannan, Springmartin, are all part of a Crisis Intervention Team.
Good Morning North Belfast - 02890 719200 and North Belfast Alternatives 02890 717077 are the contact numbers but we can refer to the other partners for a quick response.
- Free telephone calls
Good Morning North Belfast are offering a FREE telephone call for those self-isolating who are feeling lonely and they can get a call 7 days per week to check on their health and wellbeing.
- Prescription collection
- Referrals to Benefits Advice
- The hot meals service is currently at full capacity and therefore reserved to service users.
Note: We cannot currently do home visitation, job club or hospital visitation.
Contact
Good Morning North Belfast 02890 719200
North Belfast Alternatives 02890 717077
Intercomm - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 10 crisis
Intercomm are working in partnership with Duncairn Arts to deliver much needed food supplies to those that are in isolation. If anyone knows anyone who needs this service they can contact the Duncairn Arts Centre. We are also rolling out a similar project through our PIP programme in Carrickfergus.
We are planning a number of webinars with Dr Eamon Phoenix looking at our Shared History.
Contact gordie@intercommbelfast.com
Jigsaw Community Counselling Centre - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19
During social distancing we are providing one to one counselling by phone 07539 250941.
During this lockdown we have continued to offer face to face sessions for children and young people. This includes art therapy, play therapy and talking therapy.
When restrictions are lifted we will revert to providing face to face counselling, Art Therapy and Play Therapy in schools and in our Centre in North Belfast. We have 15 sessions available 4 days per week. Clients receive an average of 7 sessions in one course of engagement.
How to access this supportTelephone 07539 250941 (during restrictions)
Office 028 9543 8166 (after restrictions)
Self referral, GP referral, Family member referral. BHSCT, Sure Start, EIS, CAMS, Family Support Hub referrals
Contact Name: Carol Massey
Email: carol@jigsawccc.co.uk
Tel: 07539 250941
Lighthouse - updated 2/2/21
Services usually provided
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention, Bereaved family support, Health & well-being services, Youth Services, Counselling, Training & education, Group classes and Support, Personal development groups and classes.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Lighthouse continues to provide:
187 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GF
Contact name: Sharon Quinn
Email: reception@lighthousecharity.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousesuicideprevention/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lighthouse_ire
Tel: 02890755070
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
Normal service hours
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm are standard hours. (Please note that during current restrictions all services are only available remotely – by phone or video)
Ligoniel Improvement Association - updated 16/2/21
LIA is a community resource organisation, working collaboratively in the provision of services, improvement of facilities, and the guidance and support of individuals and groups in creating a vibrant and flourishing community.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Coordinating North Belfast Foodbank
Crisis support for vulnerable/elderly
Managing street representatives in Ligoniel area who refer vulnerable neighbours' needs
Information sharing
Kids' activities
Environmental projects for older people and children
Contact
148 Ligoniel Road, Belfast
Tel: 028 9039 1225
Email: ceo@ligonielvillage.com or administration@ligonielvillage.com
Facebook: LigonielCommunityPartnership
Service hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis: phone or email
Ligoniel Healthy Living Centre - updated 16/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
online physical activity and relaxation classes
information sharing
foodbank referrals
health and wellbeing support
Contact
Tel: 07780664989
Email: health@ligonielvillage.com or recreation:ligonielvillage.com
Service hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Lower Oldpark Community Association - updated 12/2/21
Services normally provided
Playgroup, Housing Advice Clinic, Women's Groups and Youth Programmes.
Contact information
23 Avoca St, Belfast BT14 6EN
Phone 028 9035 1334
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Food parcels and hot meals. Contact Janice Beggs 028 9065 1334. Email: locacentre@hotmail.co.uk
NB Housing - updated 9/2/21
We provide social housing for those in need, and advice on housing.
Contact information
Gate Lodge, 8 Flax St, Belfast BT14 7EQ
Telephone 028 9059 2110
Web: nb-housing.org
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email info@nb-housing.org
Telephone 028 90592110
New Lodge Duncairn Community Health Partnership - updated 4/2/21
Information and advice, emotional support
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Whilst the office of New Lodge Duncairn Community Health Partnership remains closed during current Lockdown restrictions there are still may services which you can avail of remotely, by telephone and email contact. These include:
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am-2pm
Contact
206 Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GN
028 9074 5588
info@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: julie@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
fionnuala@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
claire@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
trish@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
Facebook pages: newlodgeduncairn and supportingfamiliesnorthbelfast
North Belfast Alternatives - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
North Belfast Alternatives co-ordinates the Crisis Intervention Group which is supplying 40 Sunday Dinners every week to those most vulnerable and unable to get out of the house, as well as prescription and shopping trips.
In addition to community support provided with Good Morning North Belfast, North Belfast Alternatives continues to provide youth and family support.
Intensive Youth Support and Family Support are provided by phone every day. Work packs for young people are produced weekly and delivered on Monday. A youth worker facetimes the girls' group daily and sets the young people challenges to publish on Alternatives web page every Friday.
Challenges are also set up for the other youth groups so contact is maintained daily, through phone, Facetime and Zoom, and again uploaded onto Alternatives website.
We will continue to keep in contact with our young people as this supports them with isolation, and in turn supports parents.'
Contact during Covid 19 crisis:
North Belfast Alternatives: joan@alternativesrj.co.uk
STRIVE youth project: kelly@alternativesrj.co.uk
North Belfast Advice Partnership - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Advice Partnership provides advice on benefits, entitlements, debt and crisis support
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Advice on benefits, entitlement and debt
Food bank referrals
Crisis support
Contact
Contact name: Sinead McKinley, North Belfast Advice Partnership
Email: sinead@northbelfastadvice.org
Telephone: 073 6850 6968
Ardoyne Association 028 9071 5165
Ballysillan Community Forum 028 9039 1272
The Vine Centre 028 9035 1020
Ligoniel Improvement Association 028 9039 1225
Tar Isteach 028 9074 6665
Twitter: @NBAPadvice
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
North Belfast Foodbank - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Foodbank provides emergency food to people in need. This is usually available to people in receipt of food vouchers.
Services provided
Food hampers and homeless packs
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
During Covid 19 crisis, this service is extended to people who have received a shielding letter, older people and vulnerable families who are referred through local community groups or who self-refer using the central phone line, and home deliveries are available.
The Foodbank has moved to Holy Cross Boys Primary School in Ardoyne to cope with increased demand.
Contact information - to refer people to the foodbank or to offer help
Contact name: Sinead on 073 6850 6968
Email: foodbank@northbelfastadvice.org
Facebook: North Belfast Foodbank
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
North Belfast Senior Citizens Forum - updated 2/2/21
We provide advice and information to older people and their carers. We arrange social and health promoting activities. We work on dementia friendly and community safety initiative.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5pm on 028 9075 5894
Email: nbscf1@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9075 5894
North Belfast Women's Initiative and Support Project - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Women's Initiative and support project is a group aligned with the social model of health towards long term empowerment and development of the health, well being and confidence of local community.
Services normally provided
NBWISP provide a Drop In, Therapies Clinic and Personal Development Programmes for women. Established in 2001, our aim is to help women of Upper Ardoyne build a better quality of life for themselves and their families through Health & Well Being.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Are you self-isolating and without an existing support network? NBWISP can help.
Emergency grocery packs for those struggling financially due to Covid-19 or self-isolating with no support network
Sign posting to benefits advice and counselling services
Employability support for 16-24 year olds to help gain employment or return to full-time education.
Working with Community Food Bank to provide “cook at home” kits to families.
NBWISP are currently working from home but hoping to get back into the Jolly Roger building and their own building soon. The new building with include a sensory room, open to groups and to the community. Keep an eye on our Facebook page.
Contact information
NBWISP, Jolly Roger Complex, 1a Glenbryn Park Belfast BT14 7JH
Contact name: Alex Crossley
Tel: 028 9039 1028
Email: info@nbwisp.com
Facebook: weehouse.nbwisp
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact during Covid-19 crisis
Tel: 028 9039 1028
Email: info@nbwisp.com
Facebook: weehouse.nbwisp
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland - updated 4/2/21
PIPS Charity provides support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives or self- harming.
PIPS supports families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. The charity has a small staff team and a wide range of volunteers supporting those in need while operating a “no appointment” walk in facility.
When a person comes to PIPS for help, our triage team start a stay safe plan. PIPS also facilitate a range of family peer support groups.
Services provided
Counselling, crisis response, complimentary therapies, addiction support, family support, victim support, education and training support to the community, befriending, events, fundraising.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support provided through telephone helpline: 7 days a week befriending service for anyone who is isolated and not coping with the lockdown to offer emotional support and be a listening ear.
PIPS is an essential service and we are open during Covid 19, providing face to face counselling.
Contact information
279 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
Contact name:
Martina Mcilkenny, Care Team Manager
Anyone with a mental health issue is welcome to come along to talk to someone.
Email: renee@pipscharity.com
martina@pipscharity.com
Tel: 028 9080 5850 (office) 0800 0886042 (freephone helpline)
Facebook: PIPS Charity
Twitter: @Pipscharity
www.pipscharity.com
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm-6pm
Family Group Meeting - Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Opening hours during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open and Covid compliant. Use telephone Freephone helpline 0800 088 6042, or office 028 9080 5850.
RCITY - Communities Integrating Through Youth - updated 1/2/21
Rcity has evolved from an idea to develop leadership skills and opportunities for young people into a wide reaching and multifaceted initiative that remains fully committed to young people living in areas facing issues of conflict, mental health, gang culture, educational disadvantage and lack of aspirations.
Over the past 5 years countless young people have become connected to the various aspects of Rcity. They have directly guided Rcity with their ideas, desires, needs and aspirations, ensuring that we grow and develop our work to cater for the changing environment, taking on board and utilising opportunities to offer new, exciting and life changing experiences.
The work remains inextricably linked to community partners within Ardoyne, Shankill and Clonard without whose support it would not flourish.
Ethos
RCITY - Communities Integrating Through Youth is built on the ethos of instilling and developing respect for others regardless of religious or cultural background. At the core of the work, staff and volunteers strive to provide the space for participants to develop their understanding and appreciation of others, build relationships and self awareness, whilst challenging negative attitudes. From there we work to encourage young people to develop their talents and strengths and nurture their journey along their chosen progression route.
In the Rcity logo, the foot print represents the young people stepping forward in all spheres of their lives, taking every opportunity presented to them and walking towards a positive future alongside their peers.
RCity brings together committed staff and volunteers who share our ethos and are motivated to support the young people involved and each other as facilitators. Succession planning within the staff team is critical to the overall development of the Rcity ethos, ensuring that new staff are encouraged and supported and broaden their skills and experience as part of our team.
Services provided
While the range of programmes continues to expand, the core elements remain:
- Rcity Summer Camp
- Rcity Leadership Programme - Year 1 & Year 2
- Rcity Volunteers (Year 3)
The process of moving through the 3 year cycle takes the participants from initial engagement into young adulthood, in a sculpted and methodical model. The programme for each year group varies in terms of scope and intensity. Each year the steps become more challenging.
RCITY provides ongoing face to face workshops Monday - Fridays with regular weekend events, activities or residentials often taking place.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Given the Covid 19 pandemic all of our face to face sessions have now moved to online platforms were we continue to be as creative as possible with delivery methods while also keeping a continuous source for young people to share any issues or concerns that may have.
Contact
Alan Waite
Address: 331-333 Shankill Road, Spectrum Centre, Belfast BT13 3AA
Email: info@rcitybelfast.com
Facebook: RCityBelfast
Twitter: @Rcitybelfast
Instagram: @rcitybelfast
Website: rcitybelfast.org
Streetbeat Youth Project - updated 4/2/21
Streetbeat is a youth centre based in Woodvale but open to young people in the Greater Shankill area.
Services normally provided
Drop-in, outreach, mentoring, group work, cross-community projects, OCN qualifications, counselling.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have been using social media to continue to engage with young people. We are identifying the most vulnerable and will support them on a one to one basis. This can be done through mentoring or counselling.
We are trying to continue group sessions as much as possible but are limited in how long young people engage in online sessions at any one time. We will be starting running online OCN qualifications with groups as this should work quite well. We are also developing an online support app that young people can access information, support from Streetbeat services, as well as signposting to other specialist services.
We use our social media to put out weekly tutorials in cooking, baking, arts & crafts, and exercise. We also put out ways to support your mental health including mindfulness.
We will continue to try and develop new and creative ways of working with young people throughout this changing situation.
These services are open to any young people although we do have limited capacity as we continue to work with young people already engaged with Streetbeat.
Contact
16 Woodvale Rd, Belfast BT13 3BS
Tel: 028 9031 0010
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Tel: 028 9031 0010 Email: info@streetbeatyouthproject.com Facebook: Streetbeat YP Public Page
Survivors of Trauma - updated 29/2/21
Survivors of Trauma was established in 1995 by a group of local people from the BT14 area of North Belfast led by the late Brendan Bradley (Brad).
The organisation was set up as direct response to the severe lack of support services for victims in the area at the time. As a grassroots community organisation, Survivors of Trauma understands the complexities of troubles related trauma and the extent to which it manifests itself in various ways on both individuals and entire communities.
Services usually provided
Social support, health & well-being services, counselling, complementary therapies, trauma workshops, training & education, craft classes, respite, remembrance and personal development.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The office is currently closed to users but Survivors of Trauma is providing phone support calls to its most vulnerable members.
Contact information
151 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact name: Marie Close, Coordinator
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 9944
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Services hours
Call the office to find our up-to-date service times
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
The Vine Centre - updated 12/2/21
Services normally provided
Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 7AA
Telephone: 028 9035 1020
Web: vinecentre.org
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The Vine Centre's Advice, Childcare, Education and Employability Support, Family Support Hub, Healthy Living Group, Pastoral Support, Persons in Recovery, Senior Citizens services are provided as and when Covid regulations allow.
Support is available through the Family Support Hub to alleviate families’ Covid-related financial pressures.
Contact: 028 9035 1020
Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association - updated 9/2/21
Twaddell and Woodvale Residents’ Association promotes and initiates projects and activities that improve the quality of life for local residents through education, arts and recreation, community development and peace building programmes.
The association works with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and supports community participation and engagement with statutory agencies and other service providers to encourage partnership working and shared approaches to addressing local needs.
Contact information
The Cabin 3 Twaddell Avenue Belfast BT13 3LE
twaddell.woodvaleresidents@gmail.com
028 9071 0202
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9.30-1.30
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Food, basic necessities, utilities and heating, advice, deliveries for vulnerable residents. Contact 028 9071 0202
Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub - updated 29/1/21
A Family Support Hub brings together organisations that can offer support to families with children (0-18yrs). This includes Community, Statutory and Voluntary organisations. The Hub Co-ordinator has good knowledge of local support services for families and will work in partnership with you and your family to connect you to the most appropriate services.
Ward Areas covered by Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub: Cliftonville ward, Cavehill ward, Part of Crumlin Ward (Right hand side of Crumlin road when travelling from town centre) Chichester Park (part), Waterworks (part), Bellevue (Part), Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Ligoneil.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Due to current covid-19 circumstances, some members of the Family Support Hub have had to adapt/reduce their services, but the Hub Coordinator will endeavour to offer any families referred appropriate support.
Family support is currently provided via telephone.
Referrals can also be accepted by post, as the Hub Coordinator does call to the office once a week for collection. The Vine Centre opens Monday to Friday. Karen can be contacted Monday to Thursday.
If families ring to self refer, Karen will obtain verbal consent in the interim and complete the Hub referral form.
For more information on Family Support Hubs and other services please use the following link: www.familysupportni.gov.uk
Contact information
The Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7AA
Contact name: Karen McLean, Coordinator
Email: uppernorthfamilysupport@vinecentre.org
Karen's work mobile for families/referrers to make contact is: 07934997234
Tel: 028 9035 1020
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm
Service hours
Karen can be contacted directly Mondays-Thursdays
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Women's Tec - updated 4/2/21
Services during Covid 19 crisis
WOMEN’STEC continue to provide holistic support to our students through COVID-19 by focusing on wellbeing activities. We have moved many of our classes online including gardening, cookery, and our latest programme Connect4Women. Our Digital Unity continues on social media highlighting the importance of good mental and physical health, and we are developing a range of online tutorials that students can watch from home.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The best way to contact us is through our social media channels, or by phone 028 9074 9810.
Wishing Well Family Centre - updated 4/2/21
Wishing Well Family Centre is a locally based integrated, community organisation that offers support to families, responding in a caring and open way to social, educational, economic and environmental needs within our community.
We offer 89 places for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, with the opening times and sessions designed to accommodate the needs of working parents. The nursery is split into six age groups, children from 6 weeks to 1 year, 1 yr to 1 yr 10 months, 1 yr 10 months to 2 yrs 10 months and 2 yrs 10 months plus, we also offer a pre-school and out of school facilities.
Contact information:
7-9 Alliance Crescent, Belfast, BT14 7PL
Telephone: 02890 740454
Email: info@wishing-well.org.uk
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Open (in line with PHA, Government and Trust regulations and guidelines) and full to capacity with 119 children and 33 staff including volunteers and students, All services up and running.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
- Essential food shopping on Tuesday and Friday and Sunday dinner for older and isolated members of the community
- Weekly online driving theory and OCN food Hygiene Level 2 training
- Online employability support
- Online advice for parents and schoolwork printing and delivery programme
- Community library
- Healthy eating programme for young people
- Movie night
- Online photo exhibition
- Volunteering programme
Ashton Projects - updated 2/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Communications
Phone 028 9032 2289
leo.morgan@ashtoncentre.com
Employment & Employability
Core Project
For people aged 16-24. Training & employment opportunities, one to one support.
Currently taking names for training on: Driving Lessons, CSR Card, Forklift, Beauty & more.
Phone 077 5219 0297 or message their Facebook page, or email core@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: coreproject1
Belfast Works
For people aged 16-65 - Support to people across Belfast to get back into employment. There are currently many jobs available.
Phone Stuart: 07706 094425 Email: stuart.green@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: Belfastworks
Essential Skills
For people aged 16 and over. Courses leading to Essential Skills qualifications in English and Maths. Currently taking names for next available courses.
Email: hilary.adair@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: ashtonessentialskills
Health and Wellbeing
Bridge of Hope
During the pandemic Ashton’s Bridge of Hope continue to support clients through the delivery of:
· Telephone counselling and support
· Health & Wellbeing Caseworker support
· Live on-line training
If you would like to know more please contact our admin team the following numbers or via their email:
Liz – 07425700630 - liz.white@ashtoncentre.com Martina – 07551780599 - martina.donnelly@ashtoncentre.com
Ellen – 07825393875 - ellen.harmon@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: bridgeofhope.org
Youth
New Lodge Youth Centre
· Online group work opportunities
· Online challenges and activities
· Online Mentoring
· Outdoor Groups
· Outreach/Detached work
Email contact: sean.breen@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: newlodgeyc
New Lodge Arts
Online engagement with members. Distribution of Art Packs to members and local food banks. Boredom Buster Activity Book produced and circulated locally.
Contact New Lodge Arts if you would like a copy.
Available to download from www.ashtoncentre.com/download-new-lodge-arts-boredom-buster-book
Email: anne.delaney@ashtoncentre.com Phone: 07736389968 Facebook: NewLodgeArtsBelfast
Breakthrough Programme
Email contact: rosemary.mccusker@ashtoncentre.com Facebook: breakthroughbelfast
Family Support & Childcare
Ashton Community Family Support Programme
Provides Training and Employment opportunities using a holistic family support model, working with people who are not in education, training or employment and who also have some family support needs. During the Covid 19 crisis staff are currently providing 1-1 support through emails or phone calls on a range of issues based on individual family need.
Email kris.morrison@ashtoncentre.com or call Eileen O’Prey on 07926534966
Ashton Early Intervention Family Support Project
Works with families in a holistic and family-centred approach and covers a range of family issues such as challenging behaviour, the implementation of positive routines and emotional and practical support during this difficult time. During the Covid 19 crisis staff are currently providing 1-1 Family Support through emails or phone calls on a range of issues based on individual family need.
Email caroline.mcilwee@astoncentre.com or Alana McKeown on alana.mckeown@ashtoncente.com or call 07538575324
Lower North Belfast Family Support Hub
Links families with children aged 0-18 to early intervention community, voluntary & statutory services. During the current health crisis the Family Support Hub is still operational but some of our service providers may be providing support in a different way but are still tailoring their service to a family's individual needs.
Support can be obtained through emailing edith.mcmanus@ashtoncentre.com or calling 07396374764
BlueHouses (BYFC) - updated 26/3/21
Online group work. Face to face bespoke programmes when restrictions allow. Contact: 028 9071 4255
Cancer Lifeline - updated 4/2/21
At our “home from home” centre, Cancer Lifeline reaches out to you and your loved ones through a varied programme of support and information, targeted at the North Belfast community.
A caring welcome, in a comfortable setting, where people can relax and talk through what is happening to them. The organisation has been referred to as a "lifeline" by many of our members.
Services usually provided
- Counselling
- Complementary Therapies
- Advocacy / Peer Support
- Welfare Benefits Advice
- Family Support Sessions
- Get Active Programmes e.g. yoga, swimming
- Fatigues Management Programme
- Stress Management
- Vital Nutrition Programme
- Feel Good Factor Workshops
- Tailored Support for those aged 60+
- Female Support Group and Annual Respite Residential
- Male Wellbeing Events
- Creative Workshops
- Carers Support Programme
WE ARE STILL HERE FOR YOU.
We understand this is an anxious time for everyone, especially cancer patients and their families. Due to Covid-19 we have suspended all one to one and group, face to face support services, in line with advice from the Public Health Agency. The building is currently closed to the public but staff are in, putting in place different ways to offer support to cancer patients and their families. We understand this may change as daily advice and instruction comes through. Please remember we are still here to offer you support, albeit in a different way.
We urge you to keep safe and follow Public Health Agency guidance at all times, www.phasite/coronavirus If you are unable to access the website for any reason, contact the NHS Coronavirus helpline on 111.
Cancer Lifeline will try to make contact by phone with as members as possible over the coming weeks but we can’t stress enough, PLEASE contact us by telephone if you need help and we will do our best to respond. If you can’t get through leave a message and we will get back to you.
RING US ON LANDLINE: 02890351999 OR MOBILE: 07949109091
(If you cannot get through on the landline, that will mean we will have been advised to follow strict guidelines to work from home. Please use the mobile number to contact us in this case.)
Normal contact information
44 Alliance Avenue, Belfast, Bt14 7PJ
Contact: Liddean McStravog, Project Co-ordinator
Email: info@cancerlifeline.info
Tel: 028 9035 1999
www.cancerlifeline.info
Normal opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Normal service hours
Up to date timetable available on the Cancer Lifeline website under the Services tab.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Telephone referrals: contact the office mobile 07949 109091 or Bryan 07976 056464.
Email referrals: info@cancerlifeline.info or bryan@cancerlifeline.info
Please ensure that all email referrals are password protected and send the password in a separate email.
Clare CIC - updated 4/2/21
Services usually provided
CLARE is a community led voluntary organisation working within North Belfast that enables vulnerable adults and older people to maintain their independence and reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness. We do this by connecting them to existing support services and resources, provide help with practical tasks within the home and offer befriending opportunities that improve peoples’ lives for the better
Services during Covid 19 crisis
In these extraordinary times our social workers, staff and volunteers are providing practical assistance with food deliveries and essential shopping such as medications and other personal items. We are also providing emotional and psychological support by telephone contact to our service users and new referrals.
Opening hours
Phone lines are open Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm, offering emotional and psychological support as well as extending a much needed listening ear.
Contact information
Contact name: Shane Coulter
Tel: 028 9077 4185
Email: info@clare-cic.org
Facebook: Creative Local Actions Responses and Engagements
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
If we can’t help with your specific need we can get you in touch with someone who can.
Cliftonville Community Centre Youth Project updated 16/2/21
We work with young people in the Cliftonville area aged 7-25 years through providing shared drop in sessions, personal development programmes, one-to-one mentoring as well as outreach and detached work.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Online advice and support provided to young members and their families. Email and a member of the youth team will be in touch.
Daily positive messages on Facebook page
Contact
Nikki Richardson, Youth Development Worker
Mobile: 075 2526 8124
Tel 028 9074 9332
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Facebook: cliftonvillecommunitycentre
Email: nikki@ccrf.org.uk
Cliftonville Community Regeneration Forum - updated 16/2/21
Services Provided during Covid 19 crisis
Working with local foodbanks. Prescription collections for residents who have to self-isolate. Contact: 028 9074 9147
Community Foodbank - updated 16/2/21
Services usually provided
The Community Foodbank provide essential supplies for vulnerable residents in North Belfast.
Services provided during Covid 19
The Foodbank has extended its services to deliver essential supplies to local vulnerable residents who either can’t get out or who are struggling at this time.
The foodbank normally operates from the Flax Centre in Ardoyne but during the Covid-19 pandemic they have relocated to Duncairn Centre so they have more room for storage and distribution.
Opening hours
Monday/Friday 9am/5pm
Service hours
Monday - Friday 9am-5pm and emergency distribution over the weekends.
Contact information
077 8361 3609
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Greater Shankill Community Support Helpline - updated 4/2/21
Gateway to community and statutory services available to Greater Shankill residents
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have a live helpline for anyone in Greater Shankill who needs support, advice or guidance during this difficult time. This central community number will be used to signpost to services. It offers:
- Help for those in isolation
- Help for those most vulnerable
- Help for those in need
- Food banks - community delivery
- Befriending supports / mental health
- Financial and benefit help
- Daily living When you call the helpline, you will be asked for your name, number, address and what you need help with.
How to access this support
Telephone 079 2561 27870
https://www.facebook.com/GSWinterFestival/
Good Morning North Belfast - updated 16/2/21
Services normally provided
GMNB provides a telephone support call alert service to the elderly and vulnerable adults. Service covers 7 days a week.
The service acts as an alert when a member fails to answer their phone. When repeated calls go unanswered, the telephone carer will, where appropriate, liaise with service providers, (eg home help, social services), to try to locate our member and verify their safety.
Facilities available:
• Drop in for free impartial and confidential advice on benefits, housing and personal security.
• Housing Executive surgery.
• Job Clubs.
• Health awareness workshops.
• Hospital visitation.
• Community safety awareness workshops.
• Befriending
• E-mail / photocopying
• Inter-generational projects
• Counselling service
Also available free of charge to Good Morning North Belfast client base:
• Gardening service from March to September
• Locks and personal safety alarms
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
- Crisis Intervention - essentials
Good Morning North Belfast, North Belfast Alternatives, Sunningdale Community Centre, NBWISP, Benview Community Centre, Ballysillan Community Forum, Thomas Turley at Ardoyne Youth Club, and Phillip Brannan, Springmartin, are all part of a Crisis Intervention Team.
Good Morning North Belfast - 02890 719200 and North Belfast Alternatives 02890 717077 are the contact numbers but we can refer to the other partners for a quick response.
- Free telephone calls
Good Morning North Belfast are offering a FREE telephone call for those self-isolating who are feeling lonely and they can get a call 7 days per week to check on their health and wellbeing.
- Prescription collection
- Referrals to Benefits Advice
- The hot meals service is currently at full capacity and therefore reserved to service users.
Note: We cannot currently do home visitation, job club or hospital visitation.
Contact
Good Morning North Belfast 02890 719200
North Belfast Alternatives 02890 717077
Intercomm - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 10 crisis
Intercomm are working in partnership with Duncairn Arts to deliver much needed food supplies to those that are in isolation. If anyone knows anyone who needs this service they can contact the Duncairn Arts Centre. We are also rolling out a similar project through our PIP programme in Carrickfergus.
We are planning a number of webinars with Dr Eamon Phoenix looking at our Shared History.
Contact gordie@intercommbelfast.com
Jigsaw Community Counselling Centre - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19
During social distancing we are providing one to one counselling by phone 07539 250941.
During this lockdown we have continued to offer face to face sessions for children and young people. This includes art therapy, play therapy and talking therapy.
When restrictions are lifted we will revert to providing face to face counselling, Art Therapy and Play Therapy in schools and in our Centre in North Belfast. We have 15 sessions available 4 days per week. Clients receive an average of 7 sessions in one course of engagement.
How to access this supportTelephone 07539 250941 (during restrictions)
Office 028 9543 8166 (after restrictions)
Self referral, GP referral, Family member referral. BHSCT, Sure Start, EIS, CAMS, Family Support Hub referrals
Contact Name: Carol Massey
Email: carol@jigsawccc.co.uk
Tel: 07539 250941
Lighthouse - updated 2/2/21
Services usually provided
Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention, Bereaved family support, Health & well-being services, Youth Services, Counselling, Training & education, Group classes and Support, Personal development groups and classes.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Lighthouse continues to provide:
- Crisis Intervention Support by phone
- Support for Families bereaved by Suicide by phone/video
- Psychological Talking Therapy (Counselling) by phone/video
- General Mental Health Phone Check ins (Covid-19 and other issues)
- Support for clergy via Lighthouse Flourish initiative (phone and video)
187 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast, BT15 2GF
Contact name: Sharon Quinn
Email: reception@lighthousecharity.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lighthousesuicideprevention/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lighthouse_ire
Tel: 02890755070
Normal opening hours
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
Normal service hours
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm
Opening hours and contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm are standard hours. (Please note that during current restrictions all services are only available remotely – by phone or video)
Ligoniel Improvement Association - updated 16/2/21
LIA is a community resource organisation, working collaboratively in the provision of services, improvement of facilities, and the guidance and support of individuals and groups in creating a vibrant and flourishing community.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Coordinating North Belfast Foodbank
Crisis support for vulnerable/elderly
Managing street representatives in Ligoniel area who refer vulnerable neighbours' needs
Information sharing
Kids' activities
Environmental projects for older people and children
Contact
148 Ligoniel Road, Belfast
Tel: 028 9039 1225
Email: ceo@ligonielvillage.com or administration@ligonielvillage.com
Facebook: LigonielCommunityPartnership
Service hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact during Covid 19 crisis: phone or email
Ligoniel Healthy Living Centre - updated 16/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
online physical activity and relaxation classes
information sharing
foodbank referrals
health and wellbeing support
Contact
Tel: 07780664989
Email: health@ligonielvillage.com or recreation:ligonielvillage.com
Service hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Lower Oldpark Community Association - updated 12/2/21
Services normally provided
Playgroup, Housing Advice Clinic, Women's Groups and Youth Programmes.
Contact information
23 Avoca St, Belfast BT14 6EN
Phone 028 9035 1334
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Food parcels and hot meals. Contact Janice Beggs 028 9065 1334. Email: locacentre@hotmail.co.uk
NB Housing - updated 9/2/21
We provide social housing for those in need, and advice on housing.
Contact information
Gate Lodge, 8 Flax St, Belfast BT14 7EQ
Telephone 028 9059 2110
Web: nb-housing.org
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email info@nb-housing.org
Telephone 028 90592110
New Lodge Duncairn Community Health Partnership - updated 4/2/21
Information and advice, emotional support
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Whilst the office of New Lodge Duncairn Community Health Partnership remains closed during current Lockdown restrictions there are still may services which you can avail of remotely, by telephone and email contact. These include:
- Home visiting for Family Support contact: trish@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
- Remote Mentoring for children 5-12 years –referral through Upper & Lower North Family Support Hubs
- Remote Flower Essence and Aromatherapy packs for more information email: fionnuala@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
- Remote Food Values programme- 4 session to discover healthy eating and create family meals in this exciting nutritional programme contact: claire@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
- A variety of self care and physical activity programmes can be found on facebook: www.facebook.com/newlodge/duncairn and www.facebook.com/supportingfamiliesnorthbelfast
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am-2pm
Contact
206 Duncairn Gardens Belfast BT15 2GN
028 9074 5588
info@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: julie@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
fionnuala@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
claire@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
trish@communityhealthpartnership.co.uk
Facebook pages: newlodgeduncairn and supportingfamiliesnorthbelfast
North Belfast Alternatives - updated 4/2/21
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
North Belfast Alternatives co-ordinates the Crisis Intervention Group which is supplying 40 Sunday Dinners every week to those most vulnerable and unable to get out of the house, as well as prescription and shopping trips.
In addition to community support provided with Good Morning North Belfast, North Belfast Alternatives continues to provide youth and family support.
Intensive Youth Support and Family Support are provided by phone every day. Work packs for young people are produced weekly and delivered on Monday. A youth worker facetimes the girls' group daily and sets the young people challenges to publish on Alternatives web page every Friday.
Challenges are also set up for the other youth groups so contact is maintained daily, through phone, Facetime and Zoom, and again uploaded onto Alternatives website.
We will continue to keep in contact with our young people as this supports them with isolation, and in turn supports parents.'
Contact during Covid 19 crisis:
North Belfast Alternatives: joan@alternativesrj.co.uk
STRIVE youth project: kelly@alternativesrj.co.uk
North Belfast Advice Partnership - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Advice Partnership provides advice on benefits, entitlements, debt and crisis support
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Advice on benefits, entitlement and debt
Food bank referrals
Crisis support
Contact
Contact name: Sinead McKinley, North Belfast Advice Partnership
Email: sinead@northbelfastadvice.org
Telephone: 073 6850 6968
Ardoyne Association 028 9071 5165
Ballysillan Community Forum 028 9039 1272
The Vine Centre 028 9035 1020
Ligoniel Improvement Association 028 9039 1225
Tar Isteach 028 9074 6665
Twitter: @NBAPadvice
Service hours
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
North Belfast Foodbank - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Foodbank provides emergency food to people in need. This is usually available to people in receipt of food vouchers.
Services provided
Food hampers and homeless packs
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
During Covid 19 crisis, this service is extended to people who have received a shielding letter, older people and vulnerable families who are referred through local community groups or who self-refer using the central phone line, and home deliveries are available.
The Foodbank has moved to Holy Cross Boys Primary School in Ardoyne to cope with increased demand.
Contact information - to refer people to the foodbank or to offer help
Contact name: Sinead on 073 6850 6968
Email: foodbank@northbelfastadvice.org
Facebook: North Belfast Foodbank
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
North Belfast Senior Citizens Forum - updated 2/2/21
We provide advice and information to older people and their carers. We arrange social and health promoting activities. We work on dementia friendly and community safety initiative.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Monday - Friday 9.30 - 5pm on 028 9075 5894
Email: nbscf1@gmail.com
Tel: 028 9075 5894
North Belfast Women's Initiative and Support Project - updated 4/2/21
North Belfast Women's Initiative and support project is a group aligned with the social model of health towards long term empowerment and development of the health, well being and confidence of local community.
Services normally provided
NBWISP provide a Drop In, Therapies Clinic and Personal Development Programmes for women. Established in 2001, our aim is to help women of Upper Ardoyne build a better quality of life for themselves and their families through Health & Well Being.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Are you self-isolating and without an existing support network? NBWISP can help.
Emergency grocery packs for those struggling financially due to Covid-19 or self-isolating with no support network
Sign posting to benefits advice and counselling services
Employability support for 16-24 year olds to help gain employment or return to full-time education.
Working with Community Food Bank to provide “cook at home” kits to families.
NBWISP are currently working from home but hoping to get back into the Jolly Roger building and their own building soon. The new building with include a sensory room, open to groups and to the community. Keep an eye on our Facebook page.
Contact information
NBWISP, Jolly Roger Complex, 1a Glenbryn Park Belfast BT14 7JH
Contact name: Alex Crossley
Tel: 028 9039 1028
Email: info@nbwisp.com
Facebook: weehouse.nbwisp
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Contact during Covid-19 crisis
Tel: 028 9039 1028
Email: info@nbwisp.com
Facebook: weehouse.nbwisp
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland - updated 4/2/21
PIPS Charity provides support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives or self- harming.
PIPS supports families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. The charity has a small staff team and a wide range of volunteers supporting those in need while operating a “no appointment” walk in facility.
When a person comes to PIPS for help, our triage team start a stay safe plan. PIPS also facilitate a range of family peer support groups.
Services provided
Counselling, crisis response, complimentary therapies, addiction support, family support, victim support, education and training support to the community, befriending, events, fundraising.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Support provided through telephone helpline: 7 days a week befriending service for anyone who is isolated and not coping with the lockdown to offer emotional support and be a listening ear.
PIPS is an essential service and we are open during Covid 19, providing face to face counselling.
Contact information
279 Antrim Road, Belfast BT15 2GZ
Contact name:
Martina Mcilkenny, Care Team Manager
Anyone with a mental health issue is welcome to come along to talk to someone.
Email: renee@pipscharity.com
martina@pipscharity.com
Tel: 028 9080 5850 (office) 0800 0886042 (freephone helpline)
Facebook: PIPS Charity
Twitter: @Pipscharity
www.pipscharity.com
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9am-9pm
Saturday and Sunday 2pm-6pm
Family Group Meeting - Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Opening hours during Covid 19 crisis
Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm. Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The office is open and Covid compliant. Use telephone Freephone helpline 0800 088 6042, or office 028 9080 5850.
RCITY - Communities Integrating Through Youth - updated 1/2/21
Rcity has evolved from an idea to develop leadership skills and opportunities for young people into a wide reaching and multifaceted initiative that remains fully committed to young people living in areas facing issues of conflict, mental health, gang culture, educational disadvantage and lack of aspirations.
Over the past 5 years countless young people have become connected to the various aspects of Rcity. They have directly guided Rcity with their ideas, desires, needs and aspirations, ensuring that we grow and develop our work to cater for the changing environment, taking on board and utilising opportunities to offer new, exciting and life changing experiences.
The work remains inextricably linked to community partners within Ardoyne, Shankill and Clonard without whose support it would not flourish.
Ethos
RCITY - Communities Integrating Through Youth is built on the ethos of instilling and developing respect for others regardless of religious or cultural background. At the core of the work, staff and volunteers strive to provide the space for participants to develop their understanding and appreciation of others, build relationships and self awareness, whilst challenging negative attitudes. From there we work to encourage young people to develop their talents and strengths and nurture their journey along their chosen progression route.
In the Rcity logo, the foot print represents the young people stepping forward in all spheres of their lives, taking every opportunity presented to them and walking towards a positive future alongside their peers.
RCity brings together committed staff and volunteers who share our ethos and are motivated to support the young people involved and each other as facilitators. Succession planning within the staff team is critical to the overall development of the Rcity ethos, ensuring that new staff are encouraged and supported and broaden their skills and experience as part of our team.
Services provided
While the range of programmes continues to expand, the core elements remain:
- Rcity Summer Camp
- Rcity Leadership Programme - Year 1 & Year 2
- Rcity Volunteers (Year 3)
The process of moving through the 3 year cycle takes the participants from initial engagement into young adulthood, in a sculpted and methodical model. The programme for each year group varies in terms of scope and intensity. Each year the steps become more challenging.
RCITY provides ongoing face to face workshops Monday - Fridays with regular weekend events, activities or residentials often taking place.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Given the Covid 19 pandemic all of our face to face sessions have now moved to online platforms were we continue to be as creative as possible with delivery methods while also keeping a continuous source for young people to share any issues or concerns that may have.
Contact
Alan Waite
Address: 331-333 Shankill Road, Spectrum Centre, Belfast BT13 3AA
Email: info@rcitybelfast.com
Facebook: RCityBelfast
Twitter: @Rcitybelfast
Instagram: @rcitybelfast
Website: rcitybelfast.org
Streetbeat Youth Project - updated 4/2/21
Streetbeat is a youth centre based in Woodvale but open to young people in the Greater Shankill area.
Services normally provided
Drop-in, outreach, mentoring, group work, cross-community projects, OCN qualifications, counselling.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
We have been using social media to continue to engage with young people. We are identifying the most vulnerable and will support them on a one to one basis. This can be done through mentoring or counselling.
We are trying to continue group sessions as much as possible but are limited in how long young people engage in online sessions at any one time. We will be starting running online OCN qualifications with groups as this should work quite well. We are also developing an online support app that young people can access information, support from Streetbeat services, as well as signposting to other specialist services.
We use our social media to put out weekly tutorials in cooking, baking, arts & crafts, and exercise. We also put out ways to support your mental health including mindfulness.
We will continue to try and develop new and creative ways of working with young people throughout this changing situation.
These services are open to any young people although we do have limited capacity as we continue to work with young people already engaged with Streetbeat.
Contact
16 Woodvale Rd, Belfast BT13 3BS
Tel: 028 9031 0010
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Tel: 028 9031 0010 Email: info@streetbeatyouthproject.com Facebook: Streetbeat YP Public Page
Survivors of Trauma - updated 29/2/21
Survivors of Trauma was established in 1995 by a group of local people from the BT14 area of North Belfast led by the late Brendan Bradley (Brad).
The organisation was set up as direct response to the severe lack of support services for victims in the area at the time. As a grassroots community organisation, Survivors of Trauma understands the complexities of troubles related trauma and the extent to which it manifests itself in various ways on both individuals and entire communities.
Services usually provided
Social support, health & well-being services, counselling, complementary therapies, trauma workshops, training & education, craft classes, respite, remembrance and personal development.
Services during Covid 19 crisis
The office is currently closed to users but Survivors of Trauma is providing phone support calls to its most vulnerable members.
Contact information
151 Cliftonville Road, Belfast BT14 6JR
Contact name: Marie Close, Coordinator
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
Tel: 028 9074 9944
Opening hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm
Friday 9am-1pm
Wednesday 7pm-9pm
Services hours
Call the office to find our up-to-date service times
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Email: survivorsoftrauma@live.co.uk
The Vine Centre - updated 12/2/21
Services normally provided
- Advice – generalist advice, debt advice, and targeted benefit/debt advice aimed at families with children under 18;
- Childcare – a Day Nursery and Afterschools Club offering 87 registered places for 0-12 year olds;
- Education & Employability Support – classes offering Essential Skills qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT, in partnership with Belfast Metropolitan College. We also run a Work Club providing those looking for employment with practical support.
- Family Support Hub – we are the lead body for the Upper North Family Support Hub, providing families with children under 18 with a simple referral mechanism to a wide range of early intervention services
- Healthy Living Group – weekly programme promoting positive physical and mental health, for older women
- Pastoral Support – programme of home visitation and support for those experiencing crisis or isolation
- Persons In Recovery – support for those with addictions, through delivery of Recovery Programme and wraparound support
- Senior Citizens Lunch Club – providing a weekly programme for older people, centred around a two course lunch.
Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 7AA
Telephone: 028 9035 1020
Web: vinecentre.org
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
The Vine Centre's Advice, Childcare, Education and Employability Support, Family Support Hub, Healthy Living Group, Pastoral Support, Persons in Recovery, Senior Citizens services are provided as and when Covid regulations allow.
Support is available through the Family Support Hub to alleviate families’ Covid-related financial pressures.
Contact: 028 9035 1020
Twaddell and Woodvale Residents Association - updated 9/2/21
Twaddell and Woodvale Residents’ Association promotes and initiates projects and activities that improve the quality of life for local residents through education, arts and recreation, community development and peace building programmes.
The association works with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds and supports community participation and engagement with statutory agencies and other service providers to encourage partnership working and shared approaches to addressing local needs.
Contact information
The Cabin 3 Twaddell Avenue Belfast BT13 3LE
twaddell.woodvaleresidents@gmail.com
028 9071 0202
Normal opening hours
Monday to Friday 9.30-1.30
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Food, basic necessities, utilities and heating, advice, deliveries for vulnerable residents. Contact 028 9071 0202
Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub - updated 29/1/21
A Family Support Hub brings together organisations that can offer support to families with children (0-18yrs). This includes Community, Statutory and Voluntary organisations. The Hub Co-ordinator has good knowledge of local support services for families and will work in partnership with you and your family to connect you to the most appropriate services.
Ward Areas covered by Upper North Belfast Family Support Hub: Cliftonville ward, Cavehill ward, Part of Crumlin Ward (Right hand side of Crumlin road when travelling from town centre) Chichester Park (part), Waterworks (part), Bellevue (Part), Ardoyne, Ballysillan, Ligoneil.
Services provided during Covid 19 crisis
Due to current covid-19 circumstances, some members of the Family Support Hub have had to adapt/reduce their services, but the Hub Coordinator will endeavour to offer any families referred appropriate support.
Family support is currently provided via telephone.
Referrals can also be accepted by post, as the Hub Coordinator does call to the office once a week for collection. The Vine Centre opens Monday to Friday. Karen can be contacted Monday to Thursday.
If families ring to self refer, Karen will obtain verbal consent in the interim and complete the Hub referral form.
For more information on Family Support Hubs and other services please use the following link: www.familysupportni.gov.uk
Contact information
The Vine Centre, 193 Crumlin Road, Belfast, BT14 7AA
Contact name: Karen McLean, Coordinator
Email: uppernorthfamilysupport@vinecentre.org
Karen's work mobile for families/referrers to make contact is: 07934997234
Tel: 028 9035 1020
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm
Service hours
Karen can be contacted directly Mondays-Thursdays
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
Same as above
Women's Tec - updated 4/2/21
Services during Covid 19 crisis
WOMEN’STEC continue to provide holistic support to our students through COVID-19 by focusing on wellbeing activities. We have moved many of our classes online including gardening, cookery, and our latest programme Connect4Women. Our Digital Unity continues on social media highlighting the importance of good mental and physical health, and we are developing a range of online tutorials that students can watch from home.
Contact during Covid 19 crisis
The best way to contact us is through our social media channels, or by phone 028 9074 9810.
Wishing Well Family Centre - updated 4/2/21
Wishing Well Family Centre is a locally based integrated, community organisation that offers support to families, responding in a caring and open way to social, educational, economic and environmental needs within our community.
We offer 89 places for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, with the opening times and sessions designed to accommodate the needs of working parents. The nursery is split into six age groups, children from 6 weeks to 1 year, 1 yr to 1 yr 10 months, 1 yr 10 months to 2 yrs 10 months and 2 yrs 10 months plus, we also offer a pre-school and out of school facilities.
Contact information:
7-9 Alliance Crescent, Belfast, BT14 7PL
Telephone: 02890 740454
Email: info@wishing-well.org.uk
Services during Covid 19 crisis
Open (in line with PHA, Government and Trust regulations and guidelines) and full to capacity with 119 children and 33 staff including volunteers and students, All services up and running.
Important Belfast-wide services during Covid 19 crisis - updated 4/3/21
NHS phone 111 if you think you have Covid 19 symptoms
COVID19 Community Helpline 0808 802 0020 - 7 days a week 9am-5pm Email: Covid19@adviceni.net Text: ACTION to 81025
Childline 0800 1111
Parent Line NI 0808 802 0400
PSNI Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414
Women’s Aid 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414 (open to women and men)
NEXUS 24 Hour Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414
Age NI advice service 0808 808 7575 (Main office: 028 9024 5729)
Rainbow Project LGBTQI advice and support 028 9031 9030
Covid 19 response for Refugees and Asylum Seekers phone/text 078 7852 5870 (Monday and Wednesday only)
Samaritans 116 123
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland - Freephone 0800 886 042 (Office 028 9080 5850)
Samaritans 116 123
Lifeline 0808 808 8000 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Jobs and Benefits 0800 022 4250
Employment Services 0300 200 782
Universal Credit Helpline - the helpline is receiving a high volume of calls at the moment. Calls may take longer to answer than usual.
Online information on benefits including Universal Credit: nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus
Information on Covid 19 community support in your area (Belfast and NI): www.communityni.org
Addiction NI 028 9066 4434
Advice NI 028 90645919
Belfast City Council services during Covid 19 crisis
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Council/Coronavirus-update
Contact us:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact
Emergency contact numbers:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact/emergency-contact-numbers#177-0
Main Council Offices - contacting us during Coronavirus
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact/main-council-offices#176-0
During coronavirus (COVID-19), Belfast City Hall and the Cecil Ward building are closed to the public. You can still contact our services by email, post or telephone.
COVID19 Community Helpline 0808 802 0020 - 7 days a week 9am-5pm Email: Covid19@adviceni.net Text: ACTION to 81025
Childline 0800 1111
Parent Line NI 0808 802 0400
PSNI Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414
Women’s Aid 24 Hour Domestic & Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414 (open to women and men)
NEXUS 24 Hour Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse Helpline 0808 802 1414
Age NI advice service 0808 808 7575 (Main office: 028 9024 5729)
Rainbow Project LGBTQI advice and support 028 9031 9030
Covid 19 response for Refugees and Asylum Seekers phone/text 078 7852 5870 (Monday and Wednesday only)
Samaritans 116 123
PIPS Suicide Prevention Ireland - Freephone 0800 886 042 (Office 028 9080 5850)
Samaritans 116 123
Lifeline 0808 808 8000 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Jobs and Benefits 0800 022 4250
Employment Services 0300 200 782
Universal Credit Helpline - the helpline is receiving a high volume of calls at the moment. Calls may take longer to answer than usual.
- Freephone: 0800 012 1331
- Textphone: 0800 012 1441 (for deaf or hard of hearing users and people with speech difficulties)
Online information on benefits including Universal Credit: nidirect.gov.uk/coronavirus
Information on Covid 19 community support in your area (Belfast and NI): www.communityni.org
Addiction NI 028 9066 4434
Advice NI 028 90645919
Belfast City Council services during Covid 19 crisis
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Council/Coronavirus-update
Contact us:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact
Emergency contact numbers:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact/emergency-contact-numbers#177-0
Main Council Offices - contacting us during Coronavirus
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/contact/main-council-offices#176-0
During coronavirus (COVID-19), Belfast City Hall and the Cecil Ward building are closed to the public. You can still contact our services by email, post or telephone.
Political representatives - updated 28/1/21
Oldpark Ward Councillors
Councillor Nichola Bradley - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9027 0497
nichola.bradley@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Fiona Ferguson - People Before Profit
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work mobile: 078 2366 8428
Fiona.Ferguson@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor JJ Magee - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9521 5649
Councillor Paul McCusker - SDLP
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work mobile: 074 6733 9637
paul.mccusker@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Ryan Murphy - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9032 0202
work mobile: 075 5422 2395
murphyryan@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Dale Pankhurst - DUP
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9032 0202
pankhurstd@belfastcity.gov.uk
MLAs - Constituency contact details
Paula Bradley - DUP
23A Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, BT36 5EU
028 9083 0066
paula.bradley@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
William Humphrey - DUP
Park Gate House, 35 Woodvale Road, Belfast, BT13 3BN
028 9074 4008
William.humphrey@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Gerry Kelly - Sinn Fein
545 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 3BU
028 9521 5649
Gerry.kelly@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Nichola Mallon - SDLP
168 Antrim Road , Belfast, BT15 2AH
028 9515 0100
nichola.mallon@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Caral Ni Chuilin - Sinn Fein
291 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2GZ
028 9074 0817
cara.nichuilin@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
MP
John Finucane MP
Constituency
7 Atlantic Avenue, Belfast BT7 2HN
028 9050 0890
Westminster
House of Commons
London SWIA OAA
020 7219 3000
john.finucane.mp@parliament.uk
Councillor Nichola Bradley - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9027 0497
nichola.bradley@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Fiona Ferguson - People Before Profit
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work mobile: 078 2366 8428
Fiona.Ferguson@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor JJ Magee - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9521 5649
Councillor Paul McCusker - SDLP
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work mobile: 074 6733 9637
paul.mccusker@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Ryan Murphy - Sinn Fein
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9032 0202
work mobile: 075 5422 2395
murphyryan@belfastcity.gov.uk
Councillor Dale Pankhurst - DUP
c/o Members Room, City Hall, Belfast, BT1 5GS
work: 028 9032 0202
pankhurstd@belfastcity.gov.uk
MLAs - Constituency contact details
Paula Bradley - DUP
23A Ballyclare Road, Glengormley, BT36 5EU
028 9083 0066
paula.bradley@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
William Humphrey - DUP
Park Gate House, 35 Woodvale Road, Belfast, BT13 3BN
028 9074 4008
William.humphrey@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Gerry Kelly - Sinn Fein
545 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 3BU
028 9521 5649
Gerry.kelly@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Nichola Mallon - SDLP
168 Antrim Road , Belfast, BT15 2AH
028 9515 0100
nichola.mallon@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
Caral Ni Chuilin - Sinn Fein
291 Antrim Road, Belfast, BT15 2GZ
028 9074 0817
cara.nichuilin@mla.niassembly.gov.uk
MP
John Finucane MP
Constituency
7 Atlantic Avenue, Belfast BT7 2HN
028 9050 0890
Westminster
House of Commons
London SWIA OAA
020 7219 3000
john.finucane.mp@parliament.uk
Other useful contacts - Belfast wide - updated 28/1/21
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tel: 028 9035 1122
Animal Welfare
Tel: 028 9027 0431
Aware Defeat Depression
Tel: 028 90357820
Belfast City Council
Tel: 028 9032 020
Belfast City Hospital
Tel: 028 9032 9241
Education Authority
Tel: 028 9056 4000
Common Youth - sex and contraceptive advice for young people
Tel: 028 9032 8866
CARA- Friend- LGBTQ advice and support
Tel: 028 9089 0202
Crimestoppers
Tel: 0800 555 111
Cruise Bereavement Support
Tel: 028 9043 4600
Cruise Young People’s Helpline
Tel: 0808 808 1677
DRD (Roads service)
Tel: 028 90253000
Domestic Violence Helpline 24/7
Tel: 0808 8021414
Eating Disorders Association
Tel: 028 9023 5959
Family Planning Clinic
Tel: 028 9504 5500
Fire, Police and ambulance
Tel: 999
Flooding Incident Line 24/7
Tel: 0300 2000 100
Gamblers Anonymous
Tel: 028 90249185
Gay/Lesbian Youth, c/o Cara Friend
Tel: 028 90278636
Here NI (support services for lesbian women)
Tel: 028 9024 9452
Lifeline
Tel: 0808 808 8000
Mater Hospital
Tel: 028 90741211
Migrant Centre NI
migrantcentreni.org
Musgrave Park Hospital
Tel: 028 90902000
NAPAC- National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Tel: 0808 800 5008
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 028 90351 222
Nexus Sexual Abuse
Tel: 0808 802 1414
NI Gas Emergency Service
Tel: 0800 002001
NICRAS (Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
Tel: 028 9024 6699
Northern Ireland Electricity
Tel: 034 5764 3643
Noise Control
Tel: 028 90373006
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Tel: 034 4892 0902
NIHE has had to close all public facing areas in its offices due to COVID 19. Visit the website to report, apply & pay. More info on online services can be found here: https://bit.ly/33ZiyqD
Northern Ireland Water
Tel: 0845 744 0088
Northern Ireland Water Leak Line
Tel: 0800 028 2011
Parenting NI
Tel: 0808 801 0722
Planning Service
Tel: 028 9050 0510
PSNI non-emergency
Tel: 101
Rainbow Project LGBTQ Advice and support
Tel: 028 9031 9030
Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse - NEXUS NI
Tel: 028 9032 6803
Relate NI - relationship counselling
Tel: 028 9032 3454
Rivers Agency
Tel: 028 8676 8300
Royal Victoria Hospital (including children’s and maternity)
Tel: 028 9024 0503
Samaritans
Tel: 033 0094 5717
Social Services Out of Hours
Tel: 028 9504 9999
St Vincent de Paul
Tel: 028 9035 1561
Street cleansing
Tel: 028 9027 0230
Suicide Awareness
Tel: 028 9023 9967
Women’s Aid
Tel: 028 9024 9041
Accord Marriage Counselling
Tel: 028 9023 3002
Tel: 028 9035 1122
Animal Welfare
Tel: 028 9027 0431
Aware Defeat Depression
Tel: 028 90357820
Belfast City Council
Tel: 028 9032 020
Belfast City Hospital
Tel: 028 9032 9241
Education Authority
Tel: 028 9056 4000
Common Youth - sex and contraceptive advice for young people
Tel: 028 9032 8866
CARA- Friend- LGBTQ advice and support
Tel: 028 9089 0202
Crimestoppers
Tel: 0800 555 111
Cruise Bereavement Support
Tel: 028 9043 4600
Cruise Young People’s Helpline
Tel: 0808 808 1677
DRD (Roads service)
Tel: 028 90253000
Domestic Violence Helpline 24/7
Tel: 0808 8021414
Eating Disorders Association
Tel: 028 9023 5959
Family Planning Clinic
Tel: 028 9504 5500
Fire, Police and ambulance
Tel: 999
Flooding Incident Line 24/7
Tel: 0300 2000 100
Gamblers Anonymous
Tel: 028 90249185
Gay/Lesbian Youth, c/o Cara Friend
Tel: 028 90278636
Here NI (support services for lesbian women)
Tel: 028 9024 9452
Lifeline
Tel: 0808 808 8000
Mater Hospital
Tel: 028 90741211
Migrant Centre NI
migrantcentreni.org
Musgrave Park Hospital
Tel: 028 90902000
NAPAC- National Association for People Abused in Childhood
Tel: 0808 800 5008
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 028 90351 222
Nexus Sexual Abuse
Tel: 0808 802 1414
NI Gas Emergency Service
Tel: 0800 002001
NICRAS (Northern Ireland Community of Refugees and Asylum Seekers)
Tel: 028 9024 6699
Northern Ireland Electricity
Tel: 034 5764 3643
Noise Control
Tel: 028 90373006
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Tel: 034 4892 0902
NIHE has had to close all public facing areas in its offices due to COVID 19. Visit the website to report, apply & pay. More info on online services can be found here: https://bit.ly/33ZiyqD
Northern Ireland Water
Tel: 0845 744 0088
Northern Ireland Water Leak Line
Tel: 0800 028 2011
Parenting NI
Tel: 0808 801 0722
Planning Service
Tel: 028 9050 0510
PSNI non-emergency
Tel: 101
Rainbow Project LGBTQ Advice and support
Tel: 028 9031 9030
Rape Crisis and Sexual Abuse - NEXUS NI
Tel: 028 9032 6803
Relate NI - relationship counselling
Tel: 028 9032 3454
Rivers Agency
Tel: 028 8676 8300
Royal Victoria Hospital (including children’s and maternity)
Tel: 028 9024 0503
Samaritans
Tel: 033 0094 5717
Social Services Out of Hours
Tel: 028 9504 9999
St Vincent de Paul
Tel: 028 9035 1561
Street cleansing
Tel: 028 9027 0230
Suicide Awareness
Tel: 028 9023 9967
Women’s Aid
Tel: 028 9024 9041
Accord Marriage Counselling
Tel: 028 9023 3002