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Welcome to BBC Headroom NI. You've taken the first step towards 'unwinding your mind'. Here you will find details for local organisations who can help if you’re in crisis or just in need of some support.
The national Headroom site offers straightforward and easy to access content across the whole spectrum of mental health issues.
We will be working with a range of partners including the Big Lottery Fund, Libraries NI and BBC Children in Need
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Taxi Watch
In Londonderry an increase in the rate of suicide has seen many lives tragically lost in the River Foyle. In response North West Taxi Proprietors has set up Taxi Watch, a suicide prevention initiative.
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Can horses make you happy? Staff from Mulholland After Care Services have been trying out this type of therapy in their work with some young people coming out of care.
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The Cruse children and young people's project provides vital training for young volunteers
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News Updates
Aware: Defeat Depression is holding a free support group for people experiencing depression or bi-polar disorder on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6.30pm, in Cookstown Library.
As a part of World Mental Health Day, the Northern Ireland Association for Mental Health has launched its Mental Health 'MOT' designed to be used regularly, enabling us to 'take stock' of our mental health. For more information see their website or contact them on 02890328474
Healthy Minds Northern Ireland The Big Lottery's grant scheme to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people in Northern Ireland. Contact them for more information on 028 90551455.
Sometimes it's difficult to find who can help and where to turn when stressed or distressed, worried or worn out.
In this local directory BBC Headroom NI has put together a list of organisations in Northern Ireland to make that journey a little easier.
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Childline
Tel (UK): 0800 1111
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Al - Anon
Tel : 028 9068 2368
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Aware Defeat Depression
Tel: 0845 120 2961
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Carers Northern Ireland
Tel: 028 9043 9843
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