Our Hubs in Northern Ireland
We have service centres in Belfast and Foyle where we work with children, families and professionals. We support parents and families in caring for their children and provide therapeutic assistance to help children move on from abuse.
You can find out more information about our services below.
Our direct services
In Ctrl
InCtrl helps to build young people’s understanding of the risks and benefits of the internet. We work with children aged 9 to 13, using face to face group sessions to build online resilience and promote emotional wellbeing. We also encourage parents and carers to get involved, to help protect their children from online abuse.
Letting the Future In
Through Letting the Future In, we support children and young people, aged 4 to 17, to rebuild their lives after experiencing sexual abuse. Practitioners work with children in safe therapeutic spaces, doing things like messy play, writing, storytelling and art to help them express feelings as well as talking.
Pregnancy in Mind
Pregnancy in Mind is a preventative mental health service that helps support expectant parents who have or are at risk of mild to moderate anxiety or depression. It uses a range of approaches including mindfulness, active relaxation and peer support.
Young Witness Service
Going to court as a witness can be difficult at any age, but for children it can be a really scary experience.
In Northern Ireland, we run the Young Witness Service. This partnership provides support and assistance to children and young people under 18-years-old who have to attend court as witnesses in Northern Ireland. It's free, independent and confidential.
Our team assists children and young people under 18 years old who have to attend court as prosecution witnesses. It operates in every local crown, magistrates and youth court in Northern Ireland.
Last year in Northern Ireland the Young Witness Service helped 584 children and young people.
Testimonials from young witnesses:
“I couldn’t have been made to feel any more comfortable in this centre and staff have been amazing support throughout the trial. I hope that anyone using the service will feel at ease when leaving as we have”.
“I think without the support I would not have coped.”
"Absolutely amazing super friendly and very understanding, makes the experience less stressful."
Our impact in Northern Ireland
We provide services across Northern Ireland to help give children and young people the support they need to thrive.
Last year:
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We worked directly with 778 children and families in Northern Ireland, delivering services such as In Ctrl.
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Our Childline volunteers delivered counselling sessions to an estimated 4,100 children and young people in Northern Ireland.
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43,361 children in 189 schools took part in our Speak out, Stay safe programme in Northern Ireland.
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We delivered 19 child protection training courses to 40 organisations in Northern Ireland.
Volunteering
Join the fight for every childhood through one of our volunteering opportunities.
Join our schools service team as a volunteer to help protect children from abuse and give them the confidence to seek help if they ever need it.
Childline has been a place for children to turn for over 30 years. But right now we can only respond to 3 out of every 4 children who need our help. Help us be there for more children in one of our volunteer roles.
Join our amazing fundraising volunteers and small business across the UK to help us fight for every childhood.
Having to give evidence in court can be terrifying for a child. You can help us to support them.
Fundraising events in Northern Ireland
Local campaigns
We work in partnerships with communities to devise and deliver local safeguarding campaigns which respond to local needs on topics such as youth-led bullying campaigns and neglect.
Last year we delivered local campaigns to 2,800 professionals, adults and children in Northern Ireland.
Campaigns we deliver locally include:
Look, Say, Sing, Play is a set of resources that encourage higher quality interaction between parents and their babies, with tips that can be easily incorporated into everyday routines.
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0203 7729287
Belfast Hub
The Lanyon Building
First Floor, Unit 7
Jennymount Business Park
North Derby Street
Belfast
BT15 3HN
Foyle Hub
Exchange House
1st Floor
Queens Quay
Derry
Co Derry
BT48 7AS
NI hub tel: 02820441650
[email protected]
