Members Directory
North West Methodist City Mission
The Hostel provides accommodation for 47 single homeless men. We not only provide a home but we promote independent living. Our aim is to provide residents with encouragement and support until they are housed by the local housing authority. A resettlement programme runs within the hostel to enable the residents to become more independent and break the cycle of homelessness that many experience.
Ark Housing
Ark Housing Association provides social and affordable homes for those in housing need. They deliver a wide range of specialist homes and services to meet the needs of families, older persons, and single person households. Their supported accommodation comprises of residential care, sheltered housing, frail elderly and dementia care, self-contained apartments for those suffering mental ill health and temporary accommodation and floating support for homeless families.
Telephone: 02890752310
Belfast and Lisburn Women’s Aid
Belfast & Lisburn Women’s Aid is a member of Women’s Aid Federation Northern Ireland,
the lead voluntary organisation in the region addressing domestic abuse. We work with other local groups across NI, providing life-saving and life-changing services and support.
Together we will achieve a society where domestic abuse is not accepted, where women and children are safe.
Telephone: 02890666049
HarmonI
HarmonI operate the Utility Street Mens Hostel. It has accommodation for 58 single men and one disabled occupancy space suitable for service users with wheelchair needs. The unit was built in 1982 by Habinteg Housing Association who own the building to this day, with HarmonI being the only renter to date.
Telephone: 02890321132
Depaul
Depaul exist to serve homeless individuals or families, at risk, caught in the spiral of homelessness, deprived of all control of their lives. When every door is closed to them Depaul is there because we believe they deserve help to rebuild their lives and progress to a positive future.
Barnardo’s Leaving Care Service
We’re changing the lives of children and young people across the UK. In 2019-20 we directly supported more than 358,800 children, young people, parents and carers.
The Barnardo’s Leaving Care Service provides residential placements to young care leavers aged between 16-23 years old. These placements are in residences at Annadale Avenue, Haywood Ave, Windsor Dr (Belfast) and Grove Road (Ballymena)
Telephone : 028 90644335
MindWise
MindWise is a leading membership-based mental health charity in Northern Ireland. We have been working with and for people of all ages directly affected by mental health issues as well as families, carers, employers and teachers for over 50 years.
Telephone : 02890402323
Causeway and Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid
Causeway and Mid-Ulster Women’s Aid is a charity that provides temporary refuge, advice, education and legal support to women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse.
North Down and Ards Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid NDA provides confidential support, information and emergency accommodation for women and children in the North Down and Ards Area.
Tel: 028 9127 3196
North Down YMCA
North Down YMCA’s Housing Support Service provides free, short term, one-to-one housing related support to those experiencing Homelessness or any new or existing tenants/owner occupiers presenting with a Housing Need, aged 18-65 across North Down and Ards.
Tel: Main Office –028 91454290 /
07591 840390 Housing Support Service /
07591 840404 – Floating Support Hub
Foyle Women’s Aid
Foyle Womens Aid is a charity based in Derry ~ Londonderry, Northern Ireland. We exist to eliminate domestic abuse and sexual violence, through raising awareness, preventive educational advice & support. Our domestic abuse & sexual violence services cover Derry~Londonderry, Strabane, Limavady & Dungiven.
One number for our services: (+44) (0) 28 71 416 800
Webchat also available.
Simon Community NI
The Mission of Simon Community NI is to end homelessness for people who need their help.
They offer specialist support services in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland including homelessness prevention, accommodation services, health, well-being and practice development and young people’s support services.
Telephone :0800-171-2222
Extern
Extern works alongside children, young people, and families facing challenges to empower positive change and support family unity.
They support people who are homeless or facing homelessness, those dealing with mental health issues and the impact of suicide, people experiencing problem drug and alcohol use and people living with problem gambling.
They also support refugees, the Traveller community and people living with an offending past, to change their lives.
Westcourt Centre
The Westcourt Centre in Belfast aims to promote social inclusion and reduce disadvantage through education.
As part of the Edmund Rice Network, Westcourt is committed to working towards social justice by giving voice and support to people on the margins.
Since 2010, Westcourt has been working with local service providers to raise awareness of the issue of homelessness and support people impacted by homelessness by engaging in advocacy activities at local, national and international level.
Queens Quarter Housing
Queens Quarter Housing is a provider of accommodation and support services for single people experiencing homelessness based in the South Belfast area.
They work with our stakeholders N.I.H.E. and Supporting People to provide Dispersed Intensively Managed Emergency (DIME) accommodation and support services for individuals with multiple complex needs.
Utilising the multi-disciplinary approach to the provision of support they seek to promote positive and lasting outcomes for our service users as they work towards permanent resettlement in the community.
Telephone: 02890 313 183
First Housing Aid & Support Services (FHASS)
First Housing believes that everyone has a fundamental right to a home that is safe, secure, and affordable. They respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness through initiatives focused towards providing quality accommodation and support.
These services are based on preventing individuals and families from becoming homeless in the first place, and the provision of accommodation and support to help ensure individuals achieve the skills they need for them to live independently in the community.
Telephone: 028 71266115
Action Ability Belfast
Action Ability Belfast is an organisation that promotes the social inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities. They provide various support services, such as advocacy, befriending, carer’s information, floating support, and social projects. They work with adults aged 18 and over who have physical, learning, or sensory disabilities. They operate in North and West Belfast and the Shankill area.
Telephone: +44 28 9023 6677
The Lighthouse Hostel
The work of our organisation is aimed at targeted assistance to men in the form of accommodation and shelter. This much needed facility accepts men experiencing homelessness aged between 18 and 65 years old from all over Northern Ireland. We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as clients are deemed at risk, many clients not only have addiction and mental health issues but some also suffer from the dual diagnosis of having both mental health and addiction issues
Telephone: 02825647654
NI Youth Forum
NI Youth Forum promotes the voices of young people; Speaking Truth to Power. By working together we speak more loudly and we will make sure those in position of power will hear your opinion. We are an independent; radical; youth led body. Any young person between the ages of 11-25 years can get involved.
Our mission is to empower young people to challenge disadvantage and inequality; effect change and contribute to building a just, fair and equal society. We want to help children and young people who do not have what they need because of poverty, who are being treated unfairly or because they don’t have the help and support they need when they need it.
Telephone: +44(0)28 9033 1990
Larne Community Care Centre
Larne Community Care Centre (LCCC) is a community organisation based in the Antiville area of Larne. They offer support to families throughout Larne and help individuals both young and old who are at risk within their community.
Larne Community Care Centre (LCCC) was established in 1994 to support and enhance the quality of life for local residents from the whole community. They have continuously grown and diversified to meet the needs of the community within the Larne Area.
Telephone: +028 28273362
Triangle Housing Assocation
Triangle floating support services provide intensive housing support to those with a wide range of housing issues and complex needs.
Their floating support officers are specially trained to provide support and advice to people who face housing difficulties including: homelessness, anti-social behaviour, neighbour nuisance, household management, hoarding, securing and maintaining tenancies and all other housing related issues.
Telephone: +028 2766 6880
Welcome Organisation
For more than two decades, The Welcome Organisation has been a lifeline, offering crucial shelter and support to individuals sleeping rough and grappling with homelessness. Providing a high tolerance/low-threshold approach to those affected by homelessness, the organisation has become a vital service for the most vulnerable in our society. The Welcome Organisation offers a comprehensive range of services, including a drop-in centre, street outreach, a mobile health unit, crisis accommodation for women at Annsgate, supported accommodation for women at Catherine House, and floating support.
Telephone: 02890240424
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a Christian Church and a charity. They run several temporary accommodation sites in Northern Ireland supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Services run by the Salvation Army include Centenary House, Calder Fountain Thorndale Lifehouse and Grosvenor Family Lifehouse.
Telephone: +(028) 9067 5000
Housing Rights
Housing Rights has been helping people in Northern Ireland deal with housing and homelessness problems since 1964.
They provide independent specialist advice, advocacy and support. They are steadfast in their determination to prevent homelessness and help people with housing problems. Through their work, they seek to influence, innovate and improve standards for everyone.
Telephone: +028 9024 5640
NIFHA
The Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations, formed in 1977, is the representative body for NI’s 20 registered housing associations. To ensure Housing Associations can succeed, NIFHA works with government to develop housing policy which is best placed to support social and affordable housing, while promoting best practice and innovation right across the housing sector. Housing associations provide social and affordable housing across Northern Ireland, from family homes to supported living, as well as housing solutions for those who want to buy homes. The impact of housing associations is considerable, both to the lives of tenants, the wider community, and the economy. NIFHA is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.
02890 230446
East Belfast Mission
East Belfast Mission’s Hosford Homelessness Services has over 25 years of experience providing services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Our aim is to create a society where everyone has a place to call home. Our mission is to provide accommodation and support to enable people to break out of homelessness, maintain independence, and realise their potential.
Telephone: 028 9045 8560
Rosemount House
Rosemount House provides sheltered and professionally supported accommodation for those seeking continued recovery from alcohol addiction, which may also include secondary drug addiction with associated mental health issues.
The purpose is to secure suitable independent accommodation and eventual reintegration within the community. The “restorative” rehabilitation programme is 18 – 24 months.
Telephone: +02890 779 740