Additional Sources of Information
Support and Befriending

http://www.contactyouth.org

24 hour Youthline suicide support helpline: 08088088000

http://www.bbc.co.uk/ni/healthyminds

BBC Actionline : 0800 0 566 787

www.childline.org.uk

or Helpline 0800 1111
A free and confidential support service for young people up to 18 years of age

www.samaritans.org.uk

or 08457 90 90 90
The Samaritans offer help, support and information for the suicidal and concerned others. They also provide telephone and email listening services for those who are feeling desperate, lonely or simply need to talk.

www.bullying.co.uk

Bullying Online. A UK charity helping parents and pupils deal with school bullying

http://www.rainbow-project.org

The Rainbow Project aims to address the physical, mental and emotional health of gay and bisexual men living in, working in or visiting Northern Ireland.

www.talktofrank.com

Confidential and free drugs information and advice. National drugs helpline 0800776600

www.llgs.org.uk

Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Find your local branch of the switchboard, a voluntary organisation aiming to provide a 24 hour information, support and referral service for lesbians and gay men.

www.aware-ni.org

Local support group for depression. 

www.depressionalliance.org

The Depression alliance
Advice on depression for young people

www.pipsproject.com

PIPS Project North Belfast, Duncairn Gardens. Phone: 02890 755070

http://www.suicideawarenessandsupportgroup.com

West Belfast suicide support group. Fall’s Road Phone No 028 90239967

www.rays.org.uk

Reduce your risk of suicide and self harm. Shankill Road, West Belfast. Phone No: 028 90319333

Alcohol and Drugs

www.up-2-you.net

Health Promotion Agency alcohol website for 11-14 year olds

www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

Includes information for those concerned about their drinking levels

Eating Disorders

www.something-fishy.org

Probably the most comprehensive site on eating disorders, anywhere.

www.edauk.com

The Eating Disorders Association is a national self-help organisation with peer support groups locally.

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Click on ‘Eating Disorders Information’ for comprehensive resource list on this US site  

Substance Abuse

www.fasaonline.org 

Forum for action on substance abuse. Phone No: 90803040

Dunlewey Substance Advice Centre Stewartstown Road. Phone No: 02890611162

Dunlewey Substance Advice Centre, Antrim Road. Phone No: 02890743999

Community Addiction Team, Everton Centre Crumlin Road, 02890586000

Links to Counselling Organisations

I.C.P.D. (Adults 18+): 028 9033 0996

Holy Trinity Counselling Project: 028 9020 0396 or 028 9020 0557

Lenadoon Counselling Project: 028 9060 0641

Corpus Christi Counselling Project: 02890 434233 (Counselling Line) 02890 240653 (General Line)

New Life Counselling is a registered charity providing counselling free of charge.

Donations in support of this service are appreciated.