Community Planning - Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council

Good Morning Antrim

This telephone befriending and alert service aims to alleviate fear and isolation among the elderly and other vulnerable community members by social inclusion.

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Good Morning Crumlin

Providing telephone support enabling users to share worries and concerns, connecting them with local community activities and services to help reduce loneliness, isolation, ill health and fear of crime.

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Good Morning Newtownabbey

Support for members of the community by means of regular, friendly, telephone conversations. T. 028 9086 6385

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Senior's Forum

Working together to provide opportunities for seniors (50+) across Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough.

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Lifeline

Lifeline is Northern Ireland’s crisis response helpline available 24/7. Tel: 0808 808 8000

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Samaritans

Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts.

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A Safe Space to Be Me

Promoting mental health and wellbeing in Antrim and Newtownabbey through holistic support, education, and community-focused services. T. 02896208284 E. info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk

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Listening Ear

Provides mental health and suicide prevention support, drug and alcohol advice, benefit and housing guidance, plus community programs like a community fridge, school uniform and Christmas toy schemes, Santa’s Little Helpers, Abbey Allsorts inclusive children’s group, and Knit ‘n’ Natter social sessions. T. 02895085934 E. karen@listeningear.co.uk

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Libraries NI

Providing a comprehensive library service to all. Rebecca Gibney Preece Area Manager T. 07920187183 E. Rebecca.Gibney-Preece@librariesni.org.uk

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Redeeming Our Communities Northern Ireland (ROCNI)

ROC delivers community programmes and activities in the Newtownabbey area in partnership with local churches, statutory agencies, community and voluntary groups. These include ROC Compassion programmes such as the annual School Uniform and Winter Coat Projects. T. 02890 351020 E. northernireland@roc.uk.com

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Community Relations Forum

Working at grassroots to foster a safe, diverse, and cohesive community through good relations programmes, shared spaces, collaboration, and wide-ranging support services. Contact: Kathy Wolff T. 07801989917 or 02890849314 E. kathywolffcrf@gmail.com

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First Antrim Presbyterian Church - School Uniform Bank

Collecting gently used school uniforms to support families in our community as they prepare for the new school year. If you have any school uniform items that are clean and in good condition, your donations would be greatly appreciated. Mark Finlay E. firstantrimschooluniformbank@gmail.com

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Families and Wellbeing Support Services

Support Services