Crossroads Caring For Carers (NI) Ltd
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
- Web Address
- Visit Website
- 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
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- Carers
- Areas covered
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- Antrim
- Ards
- Ballymena
- Ballymoney
- Belfast
- Carrickfergus
- Castlereagh
- Cookstown
- Craigavon
- Down
- Larne
- Lisburn
- Magherafelt
- Newtownabbey
- North Down
- Method of Access (Referral)
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- GP
- Health Visitor
- Hospital
- School
- Self
- Social Worker
