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Gaming or Gambling Concerns?

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Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.

Free, Confidential Counselling for Young People (Ages 11-17)

If you are worried about gaming or gambling habits—either your own or someone else’s—support is available.

Dunlewey Addiction Services is offering free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 across the Belfast and Southern Trust areas.

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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 | in-person Conference

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Promotional graphic for “Infant Mental Health Conference 2026” with the theme “Attunement.” The design uses soft blue tones and rounded shapes. On the right side, a large photo shows an adult holding a baby face-to-face near a window with natural light.On the left side, text reads “Infant Mental Health Conference 2026” and “Attunement.” Below, a section highlights “Key Note Speaker: Sally Hogg,” with a small headshot image beside the name. A paragraph explains that Sally Hogg is the Founding Director of Start Strong and has experience in government, academia, and charities focused on early childhood and parent-infant relationships. Event details are displayed with icons: “Tuesday 9th June 2026,” “11am–2pm,” and “Manor House Hotel, Enniskillen.” A circular button graphic says “Register Now,” and a note states “Booking Essential.” The bottom right corner includes the logo for Western Health and Social Care Trust (HSC).

Promotional graphic for “Infant Mental Health Conference 2026” with the theme “Attunement.” The design uses soft blue tones and rounded shapes. On the right side, a large photo shows an adult holding a baby face-to-face near a window with natural light. On the left side, text reads “Infant Mental Health Conference 2026” and “Attunement.” Below, a section highlights “Key Note Speaker: Sally Hogg,” with a small headshot image beside the name. A paragraph explains that Sally Hogg is the Founding Director of Start Strong and has experience in government, academia, and charities focused on early childhood and parent-infant relationships. Event details are displayed with icons: “Tuesday 9th June 2026,” “11am–2pm,” and “Manor House Hotel, Enniskillen.” A circular button graphic says “Register Now,” and a note states “Booking Essential.” The bottom right corner includes the logo for Western Health and Social Care Trust (HSC).

The Health Improvement Equality and Involvement Department are pleased to invite practitioners from all sectors working to support families a conference in recognition of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026. This conference aims to raise awareness of this year’s theme, Attunement, and to explore its importance in supporting infant mental health.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Stalls Available: 10am-11am
Conference Time: 11am– 2pm
Location: Manor House Hotel, Enniskillen.

Lunch provided.

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Booking is essential as places are limited. To reserve your place, please use the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/infant-mental-health-awareness-week-conference-tickets-1988471359364?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you would like to express an interest in hosting an information stand please email:

Priscilla.Magee@westerntrust.hscni.net

The Changing Lives Initiative ADHD Information Workshops – May/June 2026

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Yellow and green poster advertising an “ADHD Information Workshop,” with logos for The Changing Lives Initiative and Colin Neighbourhood Partnership at the top. Text lists concerns such as distraction, losing interest, and acting without thinking. Event details include online sessions on Wednesday 20th May and Tuesday 9th June from 7:00–8:15 pm, or an in-person session on Monday 1st June 2026, 10:00–11:30 am at Carew Centre, 15 Tamar Street, Belfast BT4 1HS. A red heart states “For parents/caregivers of 3–7 year olds.” Additional text invites attendees to learn about inattentive, hyperactive, or impulsive behaviours, notes the workshop is free, and provides contact details: info@changinglives.ie or Tel 028 9590 0378

The Changing Lives Initiative: Flourish and Thrive (web site: Changing Lives) offers free early supports to parents/carers of children with or without a diagnosis of ADHD/Autism. They offer a range of interventions including workshops, online supports and evidence-based programmes.

Details of upcoming, free, workshops open to parents/caregivers of children aged 3-7:

Are you concerned about your chld’s behaviours?  Easily distracted, loses interest quickey, never sits still, acts without thinking…..

Come along and find out more about inattentive, hyperstive or impulsive behaviours and how The Changing Lives Initiative can help.

  • Online – Wednesday 20 May 2026, 7-8.15pm or Tuesday 9 June 2026, 7-8.15pm
  • In person – Monday 1 June 2026, 10-11.30am, Carew Centre, 15 Tamar Street, Belfast, BT4 1HS

For more information and to register for one of the workshops email: info@changinglives.ie or tel: 028 9590 0378

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The King’s Trust Newsletter – May 2026

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Red banner displaying The King’s Trust logo and the text “The King’s Trust Newsletter – Northern Ireland, May 2026.”

The King’s Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.

View May 2026 Newsletter

 

 

Carers Information Fair – Tuesday 9th June 2026

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Causeway GP Social Work & NHSCT are hosting a Carers’ Information Fair on Tuesday 9th June 2026 in the Marian Hall, Kilrea.

The event includes information stands from relevant Community, Voluntary & Statutory Organisations who can offer advice and support to carers.

Poster promoting a Carers Information Fair for Carers Week with the theme “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” Event takes place Tuesday 9th June 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm at The Marian Hall, New Row, Kilrea, BT51 5QL. The poster features colourful confetti graphics and a signpost illustration with words “Help,” “Support,” “Assistance,” “Advice,” “Guidance,” and “Tips.” Text highlights: “Everyone welcome,” “Free to attend,” “No need to book,” “Complimentary tea & coffee,” and “Light refreshments.” It notes information stands from community, voluntary and statutory organisations offering advice and support to carers. Contact number: 07500075419. Logos from Causeway GP Federation, GP Social Work Causeway, and Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.

Poster promoting a Carers Information Fair for Carers Week with the theme “Building Carer Friendly Communities.” Event takes place Tuesday 9th June 2026, 10:30am–1:00pm at The Marian Hall, New Row, Kilrea, BT51 5QL. The poster features colourful confetti graphics and a signpost illustration with words “Help,” “Support,” “Assistance,” “Advice,” “Guidance,” and “Tips.” Text highlights: “Everyone welcome,” “Free to attend,” “No need to book,” “Complimentary tea & coffee,” and “Light refreshments.” It notes information stands from community, voluntary and statutory organisations offering advice and support to carers. Contact number: 07500075419. Logos from Causeway GP Federation, GP Social Work Causeway, and Northern Health and Social Care Trust appear at the bottom.