AWARE is the only depression charity in NI working exclusively to support the increasing numbers of people across Northern Ireland affected by depression and bipolar disorder (including sufferers, families, friends & carers).
1. SUPPORT GROUPS - AWARE operate:
• 25 self-help support groups throughout Northern Ireland;
• Online support groups;
2. EDUCATION – HEALTH & WELLBEING:
AWARE deliver: a full suite of ‘life-saving’ & bespoke mental health & wellbeing programmes into schools/universities, businesses & local communities. Programmes include ‘Mindfulness’, ‘Mood Matters’, ‘Mental Health First Aid' and 'Living Life to the Full'
These clinically accredited programmes equip our children, students & communities with the knowledge, skills and tools to:
• Maintain positive mental health;
• Deal with stressful life situations; and
• Build resilience to deal with life’s challenges;
• Reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness
Did you know...
DEPRESSION FACTS
• Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide (WHO);
• Depression affects 1 in 4 people in NI in their lifetime;
• NI has the highest rate of suicide in the UK;
• 1 in 10 young people, aged 5-16, suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder
AWARE FACTS
• Founded 21 years ago;
• Our 1st support group was in a kitchen in L/Derry;
• We now support c30,000 people face to face each year (via support groups, schools programme & education/training).
• We are also based in Derry at:
15 Queen Street, Derry, BT48 7EQ
IMPACT
• Our Award-winning ‘Mood Matters’ for schools program is 55% funded;
• You can help us reach the remaining 45% of school-children in NI;
• £15 can educate 1 school-child about depression & equip them with life-saving skills for the future;
What makes Aware NI different
• Our 25 support groups throughout Northern Ireland are free and open to everyone;
• Our online support groups provide invaluable support remotely to those who can’t attend a group in person;
• Our training programmes undergo robust full review by our clinical governance team & are of the highest clinical standard
Other ways to support
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering opportunities include:
• Administration & Finance;
• Event management / marshalling / registrations;
• Event promotion / Photography;
• AWARE-ness Champion (local community);
• Be-spoke opportunities (eg Christmas collections);
FUNDRAISING
• Get involved in AWARE events – have fun & raise money to support AWARE (eg New Year’s Splash, Mood Walks, Slieve Donard Trek, Zipline, Skydive);
• Create your own bespoke events – supported by our Fundraising team;
• Get involved in fundraising in your community eg local community fundraising group;
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