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Ethnic Minorities Mental Health Toolkit – a guide for practitioners

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A graphic titled “The Practitioner’s Toolkit: Mental Health and Ethnic Minority Groups.” The left side shows an illustrated person with short white hair, glasses, and a blue shirt holding a clipboard and pen. The top left features the Health and Social Care (HSC) logo. The top right contains the text “Support Resources” with simple line icons of a house, a scribble, and a speech bubble. Along the bottom are four blue buttons labeled: “Introduction,” “Quick Tips,” “Barriers to Accessing Services,” and “Accessing the Appropriate Support – List of Resources.” The background uses shades of blue and green.

A graphic titled “The Practitioner’s Toolkit: Mental Health and Ethnic Minority Groups.” The left side shows an illustrated person with short white hair, glasses, and a blue shirt holding a clipboard and pen. The top left features the Health and Social Care (HSC) logo. The top right contains the text “Support Resources” with simple line icons of a house, a scribble, and a speech bubble. Along the bottom are four blue buttons labeled: “Introduction,” “Quick Tips,” “Barriers to Accessing Services,” and “Accessing the Appropriate Support – List of Resources.” The background uses shades of blue and green.

 

This toolkit considers how mental health is viewed in different cultures, barriers to accessing services, cultural competences in mental health, ‘dos and don’ts’ quick reference guide. There is also information on interpreting and translation services as well as other support organisations that practitioners can refer clients to.

View The Practitioners Toolkit

The King’s Trust Newsletter – February 2026

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A red banner featuring the King’s Trust logo on the left, showing a stylized white crown-like symbol above the words ‘KingsTrust.’ On the right, white text reads ‘The King’s Trust Newsletter’ with ‘Northern Ireland, February 2026’ below.

A red banner featuring the King’s Trust logo on the left, showing a stylized white crown-like symbol above the words ‘KingsTrust.’ On the right, white text reads ‘The King’s Trust Newsletter’ with ‘Northern Ireland, February 2026’ below.

Employment opportunities with Mount Charles

King’s Trust free even gives young people the chance to interview for a role with Mount Charles, one of the top support service employers in the country, who provide a full range of catering, cleaning, events and vending services. 

View February 2026 newsletter 

Issue 162 – Southern Area FYI – 19 February 2026

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Welcome to Issue 162 of our newsletter, ‘FYI’ (For Your Information).

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 162 dated 19th February 2026. On the left side, an illustrated pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the CYPSP “FYI – For Your Information” logo inside a circular badge. Above this, a blue banner with white text reads “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups,” followed by two right‑pointing chevron arrows.On the right side, the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top. Below it is a grid of coloured squares in green, purple, and blue. Each square contains a communication‑related icon, including an email envelope, a telephone handset, a globe symbol, and a person with a checkmark.

A cover page for the “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups” information update, Issue 162 dated 19th February 2026. On the left side, an illustrated pair of hands holds a tablet displaying the CYPSP “FYI – For Your Information” logo inside a circular badge. Above this, a blue banner with white text reads “Southern Area Locality Planning Groups,” followed by two right‑pointing chevron arrows. On the right side, the CYPSP (Children & Young People’s Strategic Partnership) logo appears at the top. Below it is a grid of coloured squares in green, purple, and blue. Each square contains a communication‑related icon, including an email envelope, a telephone handset, a globe symbol, and a person with a checkmark.

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The health & wellbeing of children and young people is always a top priority. Last week was Children’s Mental Health Week, Tuesday 10th February was Safer Internet Day, and this week is Sexual Health Week, so, as well as the plethora of useful information which we normally include, we are also sharing information relevant to these specific areas which has been submitted by our contacts.

Thanks to all who have provided information on upcoming training opportunities, events, parenting programmes, reports, surveys, resources and funding opportunities for inclusion.

We hope that this issue is helpful to practitioners working across, and parents/carers living in, the region.

Locality Development Team, Southern Area

Belfast Locality Planning Newsletter – 19th February 2026

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A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 19/02/26.” The top left displays the CYPSP logo, and the top right shows the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Two programme flyers are shown side by side.The flyer on the left is titled “Walking on Eggshells – Nonviolent resistance programme.” It includes details about a child‑to‑parent violence intervention programme, outlining session topics such as de‑escalation, increasing parental presence, creating a support network, and developing self‑care. The flyer lists session dates on Thursdays from 7pm–9pm across six weeks and provides a registration link and contact information. The flyer on the right is titled “I Have a Teenager – Get Me Outta Here!” from Ashton North Belfast. It advertises a two‑day programme aimed at supporting parents or carers of teenagers, covering communication, conflict, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building. Programme dates, times, the venue at Ashton Centre on Churchill Street, and booking details are included, along with a small QR code at the bottom. At the bottom of the overall image, a blue banner invites readers to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net to share information with Locality Planning Group members.

A digital information update titled “Locality Planning Belfast – Information Update 19/02/26.” The top left displays the CYPSP logo, and the top right shows the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust logo. Two programme flyers are shown side by side. The flyer on the left is titled “Walking on Eggshells – Nonviolent resistance programme.” It includes details about a child‑to‑parent violence intervention programme, outlining session topics such as de‑escalation, increasing parental presence, creating a support network, and developing self‑care. The flyer lists session dates on Thursdays from 7pm–9pm across six weeks and provides a registration link and contact information. The flyer on the right is titled “I Have a Teenager – Get Me Outta Here!” from Ashton North Belfast. It advertises a two‑day programme aimed at supporting parents or carers of teenagers, covering communication, conflict, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building. Programme dates, times, the venue at Ashton Centre on Churchill Street, and booking details are included, along with a small QR code at the bottom. At the bottom of the overall image, a blue banner invites readers to email LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net to share information with Locality Planning Group members.

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If you have any information you would like to share across our Locality Planning Group members in Belfast, please email: LocalityPlanning@belfasttrust.hscni.net

 

Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

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Hear about the dynamic range of support available, along with what specific programmes work best to support parents and families with neurodiverse children in Northern Ireland.

Registration form – Parenting Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity

 

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom

Promotional flyer titled ‘Parenting Programme Showcase 2026: Neurodiversity’. The top section shows organisational logos, including the National Children’s Bureau, Public Health Agency, Togetherness, Incredible Years, Parents Plus, and HSC. Below the logos is a photo of a child’s lower legs wearing brightly coloured striped socks. The flyer announces an online Zoom event on March 31st, 2026, from 10am to 12pm, with a QR code for registration. Text sections labelled ‘Who?’, ‘What?’, and ‘Why?’ describe the event for parent programme facilitators and others, outlining topics such as evidence-based parenting programmes and neurodiversity. Contact email addresses are listed at the bottom