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AWARE NI

AWARE NI

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AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland.

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AWARE is the depression charity for Northern Ireland, providing support and education on depression, anxiety & bipolar disorder. AWARE has an established network of 24 support groups in rural and urban areas across the country, which are run by our trained volunteers. Support groups welcome people with depression and bipolar disorder as well as carers for people with the illness. AWARE also deliver mental health and wellbeing programmes into communities, schools, colleges, universities and workplaces. These programmes include our suite of Mood Matters programmes delivered to adults, young people, older people and parents with young children. We also deliver Living Life to the Full, Mental Health First Aid and Mindfulness. AWARE has a fundraising department organising fundraising events in schools and communities throughout Northern Ireland. If you would like to get involved in any of these events, please contact [email protected]

Website
http://www.aware-ni.org
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Belfast
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1996
Specialties
Depression, Mental Health, Schools, Fundraising, Education and Training, Living Life to The Full, Mindfulness, Mood Matters, Wellbeing, Education, Support Services, and Information

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    Your voice matters Bipolar UK is running a new survey on experiences with bipolar medication and side effects. Every response helps build a clearer picture and push for better support. Fill it in & share with your network:

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    Bipolar UK

    2,835 followers

    Today we’ve launched our Medications and Side Effects Survey. CEO Simon Kitchen explains why your input is vital. If you live with bipolar, we want to understand: - What medications you take - If and how side effects impact your daily life This data will be shared to help inform and shape our policy, research and campaign work. Your voice can shape change. 👉 Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eETptRBM Thanks to our funders & contributors: C-FIT, Hazleton Technologies, NIHR MH-TRC Mission and Teva UK Ltd.

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    What if I never feel like myself again?” Living with mental ill-health can make us feel like we will never get better, but we believe that recovery is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone. At AWARE NI, we provide free peer support groups with no waiting lists for those living with low mood, anxiety, depression, and bipolar. 💛 But we need your help. Your donation ensures these lifesaving, stigma-free services stay free and accessible for those who need them most. 👉 Whether it’s a one-off donation, becoming a regular donor, or hosting a fundraising event, you can be By Our Side. 🔗 aware-ni.org/by-your-side #ByYourSide #AWARENI #MentalHealthSupport

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    Jump into Christmas with AWARE NI’s Santa Abseil! Are you ready to leap into the festive spirit for a great cause? On Sunday, 23 November, join us for an exhilarating abseil down Belfast's iconic Europa Hotel - dressed as Santa! 🎅 Raise funds to support those affected by depression, anxiety, and bipolar, and make a huge difference this Christmas! 💛 Register NOW ➡️aware-ni.org/santa

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    Well done to Emma and the Ormeau Labs team for braving a VERY early start to celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay! We really appreciate your support 💛

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    Emma O’Kane

    Community Operations Lead at Ormeau Labs

    🌄 We beat the sunrise! 🤣 World Mental Health Day 🌍 This morning 8 of us plus a pupper took on climbing up cavehill for the sunrise… we actually got up and down before the sunrise 🙈 This was a mental challenge for me: - getting up early - climbing up a hill - feeling guilty leaving my husband to sort out the 3 year old on his own But what made it easier was the people around me and the conversations! As someone who suffers from a long term mental health condition; I am glad I did it! 💗 AWARE NI provide so much community support to people like me who have daily mental health struggles so if you haven’t yet donate here to help us support them 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/gZnE5BDy A HUGE thank you to the Ormeau Labs & Founder Labs members who showed up this morning! Means so much 🫶 Amy Junkin | Gareth McDonald | Gareth Gordon | farmdrive | Joanne Curran | Dallan McGuckian | Carolyn Perkins MRCVS

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    Every day AWARE NI, I’m reminded of the courage it takes for someone to say, “I’m not okay.” Behind every conversation, support group and phone call is a person taking that first brave step - and someone from our team ready to stand by their side. That’s what our work is all about. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, I’m especially proud of our By Your Side campaign. It captures what we believe in: that no one should face mental ill health alone and that they should have access to appropriate support. But being by someone’s side takes all of us - staff, volunteers, supporters, and the wider community. By working together, we can make sure everyone who needs help has somewhere to turn. If you’d like to learn more or get involved, please feel free to drop me a message.

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    🪑 Take your seat - your first step toward support. At AWARE NI, we’re #ByYourSide. Our peer-led support groups offer comfort, strength, and community - free for anyone facing depression, anxiety, or bipolar (no waiting lists, no official diagnosis needed). 💛 This #WorldMentalHealthDay (Fri 10 Oct), your fundraising - whether a one-off donation, becoming a regular donor, or hosting an event - makes it possible to keep these groups running. 💌 Email [email protected] for more info and your FREE fundraising pack. 💬 Donate today by text AWARE followed by your donation amount to 70470 to give that amount. Texts will cost the donation amount plus one standard network rate message, and you'll be opting into hearing more from us. If you would like to donate but don't wish to hear from us again, please text AWARENOINFO instead.

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    This World Mental Health Day, we encourage you to pause, check in with yourself, and reach out to those around you. 💬 Depression can affect anyone but no one should have to face it alone. At AWARE NI, we provide free, no-wait mental health support groups across Northern Ireland, offering safe spaces to talk and connect. 💛 With your support, we can continue to be by their side every step of the way. 👉 Donate today: aware-ni.org/by-your-side #WorldMentalHealthDay #AWARENI #MentalHealthAwareness #Wellbeing #DepressionSupport #YouAreNotAlone #CharitySector #NorthernIreland

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    AWARE NI

    3,988 followers

    ✨ Want a job where you can really make a difference? Join AWARE NI as our new Education & Training Officer in Derry/Londonderry! You’ll help bring vital mental health education to schools and communities - empowering people across Northern Ireland to understand and support their mental wellbeing. 💬💛 📍 Based in our Derry/Londonderry office 🕓 Full details and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gA6Wc4bf #AWARENI #MentalHealthJobs #WeAreHiring #CharityJobs #DerryJobs #NIJobs

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