Support Services

Safeguarding  

If your evidence raises any safeguarding concerns about you, or other people, then the Committee has a responsibility to raise these with the appropriate safeguarding authority.  

If you have immediate safeguarding concerns about yourself or someone else, we would urge you to contact the Police on 999. 

Signposting 

We understand that the issues raised in this work may be distressing or upsetting. In addition to contacting your G.P., the following organisations may be able to offer support or further information:   

Samaritans, for general support for everyone. Call 116 123 - 24 hours a day, every day or email jo@samaritans.org. 

Mind, for information, advice, and support for anyone experiencing mental health issues. Call: 0300 123 3393. 

Citizens Advice, for independent, free advice provided by a network of charities online, over the phone and in person on a wide variety of issues including benefits, work, debt, housing, family and immigration.  

Advice NI, for free and confidential, debt service offering practical advice and support to people dealing with debt of any description, including illegal loans, credit cards, loans, mortgages and rent arrears. 

Lifeline, a confidential service with trained counsellors who are experienced in dealing with, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, trauma, relationship breakdown, abuse and many other areas of crisis.  

For a network of over 30 Northern Ireland health and social wellbeing helplines visit www.helplinesni.com.