Willowtree Beacon Centre (NIAMH) - Belfast

Willowtree House Beacon Day Support is situated in Twinbrook, and is within a short distance of Poleglass, Lagmore, Dunmurry, Derriaghy and Lisburn. Our professional staff aim to support service users in striving to achieve good mental health through social, educational and practical activities. Beacon staff also work in tandem with local Community Mental Health Teams and other health professionals. Service User participation and involvement is central to our working practice and applications are also always welcome from prospective volunteers. Activities :- Snooker Darts Crafts such as clay modelling, glass painting and other hand-crafts Computers Gardening Organic garden (vegetables and herbs) Outreach trips Alternative therapies Relaxation sessions and Indian Head Massage Our full and ever developing programme of support activities also includes darts, snooker, cookery classes and glass painting. Member participation is welcomed and encouraged throughout the organisation at all levels. Our emphasis is on recovery and every member is involved in their own agreed support plan and are allocated their own individual key-worker. Members also have many opportunities to take part in working groups and committees. They are also encouraged to complete various on-line interactive training modules with staff support. Referral If you are aged between 18 and 65 and have a mental health need, then your doctor, or staff from the local Community Mental Health Team can refer you to a centre. If you wish you could come in and talk to one of our staff, all of whom are trained in the field of mental health. If you'd like more information about being referred to a Beacon Day Support centre please contact us and we will endeavour to help where possible.