Helpline

Across Northern Ireland

Type of support for people

Emotional or social support (e.g. befriending)
Information and advice

Help offered

During this challenging time, we want you to know that we support children and young people, families who are affected by imprisonment, and adults who have offended or who are perceived to be vulnerable to offending.

How to access this support

Contact this number for access to the helpline: 0800 169 2207. It operates Monday - Thursday 9:30-4:30 and Fridays 9:30-4:00.

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Email Address

[email protected]

Telephone number

028 9032 0157

Website

https://www.niacro.co.uk/

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Other services available

CHIP - Children with Imprisoned Parents Support
Early Intervention Support Service (EISS): Families with Children 0-18
Families and Money Matters (FAMM): Debt and Money Management Advice to Families of People in Prison
Family Links: Practical and Emotional Support to Help Families of People in Prison
Family Support Hubs - Signposting To Relevant Services
Get Real - Support to Those Involved in Hate Crime 18+ and Their Victims
Independent Visitor (IV) Scheme - Befriending and Support Service to 11-18 in Care with Poor Family Relations
SCOPE - Supporting Children of Prisoners: Greater Belfast Area
STEM - Floating Support Service with Tenancy at Risk due to Ethnicity Harassement/Discrimination
The Women's Project: Services to Women in Contact with the Criminal Justice System

Operating in the following council areas:

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Belfast City Council
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Derry City and Strabane District Council
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
Mid Ulster District Council
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

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