<< Back to previous page Print

Crossroads Caring For Carers (NI) Ltd Crossroads Care NI Logo

Contact Information

Address
432 Upper Newtownards Road,, Belfast, Co Down, BT4 3GY
Contact Person
Christine Best - Chief Executive
Telephone Number
028 9181 4455
Email Address
Email
Web Address
Visit Website
Facebook
Visit Facebook page

Additional Information

Young Carer : 

A child or young person under the age of 23, whose life is affected by providing significant care, assistance or support at home to a family member with an illness, mental health problem, drug/ alcohol addiction or disability.

Many young carers are trying to juggle these responsibilities along with school work, exams, trying to have a social life and, for older young carers, experiencing the emotional roller-coaster of adolescence.

We primarily provide social support as our young carers meet others in similar situations, through outings. We also run workshops to equip them with different skills. We recognise the vital role young people play in caring for an ill/disabled family member on a daily basis.

Crossroads Young Carers

  • Identifies young carers.
  • Offers support services to young carers and their families.
  • Reduces social exclusion for young carers.
  • Reduces physical, emotional and social problems among young carers.
  • Raises awareness about the issue of young carers amongst health, education, social work and leisure agencies.

Our project supports young carers from the age of 5 to 23.

To refer someone to our young carers project:

  • Fill in Online Form (at crossroadscare.co.uk)
  • Download our referral form (at crossroadscare.co.uk) and either email it to: ycarer@crossroadscare.co.uk or post it to: Young Carers Project, Crossroads Care NI, 7 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AB
  • Call: 028 91814455

Who can refer a young carer ?

Relatives, teachers, social workers and young carers themselves – anyone can refer.

Area where Young Carers available :-

Belfast, North Down & Ards, Newcastle, Castlewellan, Downpatrick, Ballynahinch, Killyleagh, Saintfield, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Carrick, Larne, Ballymena, Magherafelt and Ballymoney.


Available to Age Groups
5 - 25 yrs
Category of Services
  • Carers
Areas covered
  • Antrim
  • Ards
  • Ballymena
  • Ballymoney
  • Belfast
  • Carrickfergus
  • Castlereagh
  • Cookstown
  • Craigavon
  • Down
  • Larne
  • Lisburn
  • Magherafelt
  • Newtownabbey
  • North Down
Method of Access (Referral)
  • GP
  • Health Visitor
  • Hospital
  • School
  • Self
  • Social Worker



Is the information in this listing incorrect? Please let us know