YMCA (North Down)

Ethnic Minority Support:  Individual & group work support for individuals & families from ethnic minority backgrounds, and advocating for their rights.

Immigration help. Bilingual support, Polish, Latvian, Russian, Arabic

YMCA North Down is regulated by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) – N201900044.

Youth - Open access youth clubs, drop-ins and projects, based in our High Street centre. Engaging with young people in their own environment through detached youth work in Bangor town centre and beyond. Targeted group work support for young people, with a particular focus on training and leadership development.  We aim to provide excellent personal and social development opportunities for young people, particularly those who face barriers to their development.

• Wednesday 6.30-8pm Juniors (7-11 years), 8 -9.30pm Seniors (12-17 years)
• Thursday 6.30-8pm Juniors (7-11 years), 8-9.30pm Seniors (12 -17 years)
• Youth Outreach Youth Hub open Saturday 6-9pm
• Men's Health Word;  Focused support for Isolated and Vulnerable males through one-to-ones, Drop-ins and structured group work.
• Youth Health Advice: Weekly advice and support on health issues for students aged 16-25 at SERC campus's, with a particular focus on sexual health and relationships

Monthly sessions Holywood family trust youth centre 6.30pm – 8.30pm

• SERC ARDS 10am – 12.30
• SERC Lisburn 2pm – 4.30pm
• SERC Downpatrick – 10am – 12.30
• SERC Bangor 2pm- 4.30pm
• Newcastle YMCA 3.30pm – 5.30pm Weekly sessions
• CHAT youth hub drop-in 3 -5pm (No service on the second Tuesday of the month)

Affordable Childcare - YMCA After School Club aims to provide a safe, secure, stimulating and child-centered environment for primary school aged children, at an affordable cost for parents. YMCA After School Club offers a range of activities from arts & crafts, baking, sports, games, outdoor play and outings. A healthy snack is also provided every day. YMCA After School Club runs from 2pm until 5.45pm from Monday to Friday during term-time. We also provide a Holiday Club during school holidays, which runs daily from 8.15am to 5.45pm. YMCA After School Club operates in three locations, one in central Bangor, in the YMCA’s premises on High Street, and one in Rathmore at West Church. We collect pupils from Bangor Central IPS, Ballyholme Primary School and Rathmore Primary School at no extra cost. All our settings are conveniently located, fully accessible and well equipped, and registered with SEHSCT Early Years for up to 24 children. Whilst there are no outdoor play areas on-site, the Clubs makes full use of local outdoor areas, such as Ward Park, Pickie Park and Ballyholme beach Our 4th setting opens shortly in Ards

• Community Engagement Creative Connections Mondays 10-12 (arts & crafts)
• Community Lunch Monday & Wednesday 12.30 - 1.30
• 55+ Friendship Group Wednesday 2.00 - 3.30 (over 55's, quizzes, story telling, arts & crafts) £2.00 per session
• Workshops - Tuesday mornings Health & Wellbeing, 5 steps to wellbeing, mental health awareness, slow cooker classes
• Men's Group - Thursday mornings 18+ Welcoming environment for adult males to engage in a blend of focused group work and relaxed conversation
• Housing Support Service Free, short term, one to one housing related support to those experiencing homelessness or any new or existing tenants/owner occupiers presenting with a housing need aged 18-65 in the Ards/North Down area