District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Down

Events

Step 2 Substance Use Service - Inspire Steps To Change is a one to one therapeutic treatment and support service for those aged 18+ misusing alcohol and/or drugs. Family members can also get advice and support - regardless of whether their significant other is seeking help. How to access the service - Open Access including Self Referrals and PBNI Referrals Visit Home - Inspire Wellbeing for more information or contact addictionservices@inspirewellbeing.org if anyone has any queries.
Step 2 Substance Use Service - Inspire Steps To Change is a one to one therapeutic treatment and support service for those aged 18+ misusing alcohol and/or drugs. Family members can also get advice and support - regardless of whether their significant other is seeking help. How to access the service - Open Access including Self Referrals and PBNI Referrals Visit Home - Inspire Wellbeing for more information or contact addictionservices@inspirewellbeing.org if anyone has any queries.
Good Mood Foods A free workshop packed with ideas and practical suggestions to support good mental health Delivered by Jane McClenaghan from Vital nutrition When: Tuesday 14th April – 10.30am Where: Annsborough Community hall, 42 Ballylough road To book please contact Paula@countydownrcn.com
Understanding Self Harm Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 Time: Online 9.30am – 1pm (with a 30 minute break at 11am), it’s via zoom. It aims to: • Raise awareness and increase understanding of self – harm • Increase understanding and the assessment of risk • Understand why people find it hard to change • Explore alternative copying strategies • Develop skills and sustain a positive working relationship with people who self –harm Target Audience: Anyone living with or working in a caring role within the SEHSCT area. Please note this course is not suitable for those who are currently self-harming. Cost: Free To register please contact Eileen.young@setrust.hscni.net
Peace of Mind "PEACE of Mind is a 6 week emotional resilience programme for 11-25 years When: Friday 24th April Where: Kircubbin Community Centre 1.30 – 3.30 pm On completion of the programme young people aged will have the opportunity to take part in peer facilitation training to equip them with group work skills and opportunities to co-facilitate the programme alongside our Youth Facilitators. The project also offers training for youth workers with regard to 'Building Resilient Young People'. This event is open to all within the SE Trust area to attend. We would be really keen to see parents, carers and young people there to chat to the staff and experience a little bit of what the project has to offer." To register please contact peaceofmind@inspirewellbeing.org
Think Outside the Box Supporting children’s emotional health and wellbeing Join us for a free supportive informative event exploring children’s emotional health and wellbeing When: Wednesday 29th April, 9.30 am – 3pm Where: Lough Neagh discovery + conference centre Bookings can be made through Eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/think-outside-the-box-tickets-1985445381583?aff=oddtdtcreator
Every Tuesday from 11.45-12.30 in Studio 1 & 2
Cruse Bereavement Support Cruse Bereavement Helpline Our Bereavement Helpline is open for information and emotional support, on 0808 808 1677. Our volunteers and staff are trained in all types of bereavement and can help clients make sense of how they are feeling right now. To check the Helpline opening hours, go to our website www.cruse.org.uk. Webpages and Grief Information Services Cruse Bereavement Support www.cruse.org.uk For a wide range of information on bereavement, including videos and advice for coping with grief. Hope Again www.hopeagain.org.uk For information for children and young people on bereavement. Bereaved NI www.bereaved.hscni.net provides information on death, dying and bereavement. If you have any queries, please get in touch. Cruse Bereavement Support Bangor Community Hospital 106 Castle Street. Bangor, Co. Down BT20 4TA 028 9127 2444 northdownandardsarea@cruse.org.uk www.cruse.org.uk
Suicide prevention training for young women and girls PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is pleased to deliver SPOT (Suicide Prevention Overview Tutorial) and SPEAK (Suicide Prevention Explore, Ask, Keep-Safe) suicide prevention training courses, supported by the Public Health Agency through the Clear Project, and in partnership with Girl guiding Ulster. Please scan the QR code in the poster for further information. For general enquiries please email: northernireland@papyrus-uk.org
Hollywood Family Trust Counselling services Holywood Family Trust exists to help equip individuals and families through some of the issues in their lives, and contribute towards an inclusive community. At Holywood Family Trust we offer counselling for a wide range of issues and can also help signpost you to other service we think may be of help. All our counsellors are professionally trained and have a wide range of work and life experience. We have a diverse and dedicated team of professionally trained and accredited counsellors who will listen to you in a supportive non-judgmental way and create space to help you to start to see things more clearly and make positive changes. We are a BACP accredited service meaning we have demonstrated our commitment to offering a confidential, professional, ethical service which is open to all the community. For more information please click on the links below https://holywoodft.co.uk/ https://holywoodft.counsel360.co.uk/referral/enquiry
Its Time To Talk Time To Talk Day is a national campaign dedicated to sparking open conversations about mental health. It encourages everyone to take a moment to check in, connect with and support each other, and ask the question – how are you feeling? Find out more information @ Aware NI - Time To Talk Day: Let’s Open the Conversation About Mental Health