Mental Health Support
Dementia
If you or a relative have already been diagnosed with dementia, advice and support is available from the Dementia Navigator Service.
The Dementia Navigator for the Lisburn area can be contacted on 028 9250 1325.
Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society provides a free, personalised support service Dementia Connect which patients can access by phone, online and when safe to do so following Coronavirus restrictions, face-to-face support in their area. You can access support by:
- Visiting https://www.alzheimers.org.uk
- Calling the Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456
Worried About Your Memory? Materials are available to order from the website. To download the booklet or order a copy to be delivered to your home, visit
Understanding memory loss and dementia diagnosis | Alzheimer's Society (alzheimers.org.uk)
Depression
Aware Defeat Depression is a mental health charity based in Northern Ireland and is the only charity here working exclusively for those with depression and bipolar disorder. They have a range of support services and courses which also expand to relatives, carers and friends of those affected by depression who want to know more about how they can help someone recover.
AWARE also has various programmes to help people on their journey to recovery from depression which includes their Living Life to The Full programme which is a six week CBT based programme. Their Mindfulness programme helps to reduce stress and improve our way of thinking in life.
Please visit their website for further information: http://www.aware-ni.org/
For information relating to the Back to Life, Back to Normality Mental Health and Life Skills Programme, please click on the link below:
SMART Recovery
What SMART Recovery is?
SMART Recovery is an evidence informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies or problem behaviours to: Build and maintain motivation Cope with urges and cravings Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviours Live a balanced life