Directory of useful organisations

Free advice on various issues including benefits, debt, housing, employment & disability.

Mental health charity working exclusively for those with depression and bipolar disorder.

Information, support, befriending & counselling organisation for LGBTQIA+ community.

Get help & advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send an email or post on the message boards,

Legal information & advice for young people on various issues including education, family law, mental health, disability & employment.

Open to all women & men affected by domestic & sexual violence

Connect with local support services, access professional guidance, and discover mental health, wellbeing, & self-care resources.

Friendly, confidential drugs advice. Live chat is available every day from 2-6pm.

Provides online training to help understand the signs and help prevent homelessness.

Offers free & confidential advice on housing problems in Northern Ireland.

Online information & discussion forum on all legal matters surrounding family life.

Crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.

Mylti-agency triage team for adults with an emotional or mental health crisis aged 18 & over in the Belfast & South Eastern Trust areas.

Advice & information service that helps people with a learning disability and their families.

If you are homeless, or threatened with homelessness, contact NIHE asap.

Help and advice on child protection issues and to report child protection concerns.

Support & guidance to parents on parenting issues.

Provides health and wellbeing services for the LGBTQIA+ community

In an emergency, if you are worried about a young person’s safety or welfare, you can contact a Social Worker.

Rehab 4 Addiction offers a free helpline providing advice for people seeking drug and alcohol rehab clinics in the UK.

A confidential emotional support service for anyone in the UK& Ireland.

Supports individuals & families across NI who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They will tell you if any beds are available in their hostels.

Essential support for the under 25s. Crisis messenger text service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing any painful emotion or are in crisis, you can text THEMIX to 85258.

Treatment services for those struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

Specialist services for women, children & young people who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.