Directory of key support services and helplines

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council have published a directory of over 50 key support services and helplines for anyone needing support in a number of areas.

Covid-19 is the biggest public health crisis in a generation and has wide ranging affects.

If you know someone in need of help, there’s a wide range of charities and organisations offering all kinds of support for a host of issues such as addiction, debt, suicide and self-harm, depression, family relationships and much more.

With the help of the Southern Health and Social Care Trust, the Council have published a directory of over 50 key support services and helplines in the areas of: Abuse, Addiction – alcohol, drugs and gambling, Bereavement, Children and young people, Carers, Debt, Family and relationships, Mental health, Out of hours GP and social services, Suicide prevention, self-harm and self-help.

The directory can be accessed at www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/health-wellbeing-directory

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