Aspen Centre (Inspire) - Belfast

Aspen is a community based resource which offers an exciting and dynamic service to clients with mental health needs. We aim to help individuals work on their areas of need through a wide range of therapeutic activities and groups.

These are facilitated in Aspen and also at various community locations. By taking the service into the community we are promoting a holistic approach to both physical and emotional health.

Aspen is a dynamic service offering a wide range of therapeutic activities which take a holistic approach to supporting the needs of members such as Anxiety management, coping with life groups, Relaxation and anger management. Healthy living opportunities through cooking group, life skills, walking and exercise groups.

Aspen offers opportunities to develop hobbies and interests in areas such as sports, Creative writing, Art and gardening to name but a few.

Close Community liaison provides the opportunity to access additional financial and advice services as well as the opportunity to participate in local Community Centre programmes.

Aspen is a supportive and sociable centre which gives individuals the chance to mix and meet others in a comfortable setting and also provides opportunity to develop and enhance personal skills through a range of mediums.

In responding to need Aspen also offers a service for older people based at the Morton Community Centre. 

Method of Access (Referral)

• Community Mental Health Team,

• Social Worker/CPN,

• Psychology services,

• Psychiatry services,

• GP.

• Self-referrals may be accepted providing there is supporting documentation from any of the above and on availability of service.