(028) 7136 3212

(028) 90249041: Helpline 0800 9171414

(028) 8676 9300

(00353) 18684721 Helpline 1800341900

(0131) 4752372

(01970) 612748

(0117) 9444411

A voluntary organisation founded in 1991 to provide information, advice and support for transvestites, transsexuals, their parents, families and friends : (07885) 430408

Gay & Lesbian counselling - Belfast : Gay Helpline (028) 90322023 : Lesbian Helpline (028) 90238668

Works in close conjunction with the Northern Ireland Equal Opportunities Commission to ensure equality for the LGBTT community : (028) 90319030

Information, support and advocacy services for people who are lesbian, gay and bi-sexual : Helpline (028) 71263120

Is a gay men’s sexual health organisation. It is a strong, youthful and dynamic organisation. The group exists to improve the emotional, physical and mental health of gay men living in, working in, or visiting Northern Ireland : (028) 71283030

(028) 9024 9696

Provides counselling and support to victims of sexual abuse : (028) 7126 0566

Offers information and support to victims of crime : (028) 7137 0086

And Relate Teen counselling for people experiencing marital/relationship problems. Counsellors receive training on domestic violence (028) 7137 1502

Provide a service for lonely, despairing, suicidal people : (028) 7136 5511

(CAB) provide a free, independent, impartial and confidential service on social security, housing, employment, debt, legal, consumer and a range of other issues associated with domestic violence : (028) 7136 2444

Irish lone parent website aimed at people bringing up their children on their own : (00353) 862726429

(Catholic Marriage Care Service Northern Ireland) Counselling and Marriage preparation : (028) 7136 2475

028 9127 1538

Provide high level intermediary policy, membership and training service for the voluntary child care sector operating in the areas of training information and policy : (028) 2566 7662

Child Protection : 24 hr Helpline 0900 900 900 : (028) 7131 2187

(028) 90245704

(NIHE) provide temporary and permanent accommodation. Staff can advise those who are experiencing domestic violence with housing advice and arrange temporary accommodation if necessary : See yellow pages for local offices

Offers advice on homelessness and emergency accommodation : (028) 90317000

Provides 24 hour support and accommodation with subsequent resettlement assistance for homeless individuals and those threatened with homelessness : (028) 71311461

Have experienced Domestic Violence Officers who can provide support and advice to victims of domestic violence : (028) 7136 7337 / 999

Is committed to developing services which help perpetrators of domestic violence to stop their violent behaviour and assistance will be given to help victims access relevant services provided by other agencies : (028) 7134 6648

If there is a breakdown in a relationship as a result of domestic violence, financial help may be available by way of income support/jobseekers allowance depending on individual circumstances : See yellow pages for local offices

(FHSST) The aim of the statutory health and social services agencies is to promote the welfare of women and children. Social workers can give advice, support and practical help, as well as advising on various options available : (028) 7126 6111

Can offer advice on legal issues surrounding domestic violence : (028) 7126 2433