News and updates from Contact Youth in Northern Ireland http://www.contactyouth.org Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:10:33 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.contactyouth.org/images/M_images/rss50.png http://www.contactyouth.org News and updates from Contact Youth in Northern Ireland http://www.contactyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63&Itemid=36 Pictured are pupils and teachers from several schools across County Fermanagh who took part in the “Really Wild Flower Workshop” as part of the Walk for Life event organised by the Western Trust Health Promotion Department in partnership with Contact Youth. Deborah Hunter, Western Trust Health Promotion Department said, “The Walk for Life event was very enjoyable and used a creative approach involving families to promote the message to young people that they should seek support and ask for help during times of crisis or distress.” Art Therapists, Julie Murphy and Rachael Johnson from Contact Youth said: “The... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:50:42 +0100 http://www.contactyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=36 COUNSELLING HELPINE EXPECTING BUSY NEW YEAR PERIOD Lifeline, the Government funded counselling helpline for people in emotional distress has reported higher than expected caller rates over the Christmas period and the counselling team are now gearing themselves for a very busy New Year period. It is estimated that around 6000 people will have called the Lifeline Helpline over the Festive period. While the rest of us have been focussed on family, fun and over-indulgence, the Lifeline counselling team have been working 24 hours a... Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:54:42 +0100 http://www.contactyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=60&Itemid=36 Contact Youth’s Annual Report 07/08 looks at the performance of all our counselling programs from April 07 – March 08. The report gives details and statistics for all programs including those which have come to an end, those entering their first full year such as the Independent Counselling Service in Schools and takes a look at new programs such as the Lifeline Helpline and Rapid Response Service. This is an exciting time for Contact Youth and in the year ahead we hope to consolidate our new services and continue to offer the same... Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:59:01 +0100 http://www.contactyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=36 INVITATION TO CONTACT YOUTH'S SHOWCASE EVENT Please find attached our invitation to attend Contact Youth's Showcase event, thisyear focusing on counselling in schools, scheduled for Thursday 27th November, 3-4pm, the Main Hall, Grosvenor House, Glengall Street, Belfast. We will report on our recently completed Independent Evaluation of all projects, present our Annual Report followed by a music performance, refreshments and finger buffet.We very much hope you can make it.Please confirm your attendance by phoning Lynn Hill on 028 9074 4499 or by email to lynn@contactyouth.org as soon as possible. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:43:35 +0100 http://www.contactyouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=36 LIFELINE CONSELLING HELPLINE LAUNCHED NI-WIDE A free counselling helpline service for people suffering from emotional distress or despair has been launched Northern Ireland-wide. Lifeline has been set up to provide people in emotional crisis with immediate access to expert counselling support. The telephone helpline on 0808 808 8000 is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is staffed by specially trained counsellors who have experience in dealing with a wide range of emotional issues such as suicidal feelings, self-harm,... Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:00:15 +0100