Christmas Expectations Vs Your Reality
Posted on 20 December, 2021 News
Claire from our Targeted Life Skills service provides some thoughts on family and the Christmas holidays
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If the Pandemic Had a Face
Posted on 16 November, 2021 News
Start360 staff came together virtually in June 2021 to celebrate with each other (and for many to see each other for the first time in many months!). The Celebration was an opportunity for staff and services to highlight their continued work during the pandemic.
Supporting Change - from Custody to Community #PrisonWeek
Posted on 15 October, 2021 News
Transitioning back into the community from prison can be a challenging experience. Our RDV service provides support for ex-service members who have been in custody or had contact with the criminal justice system. The service is funded by the Royal British Legion. #PrisonsWeek has provided an opportunity to reflect upon the work of RDV through 'Jack's' journey.
Supporting Change in Custody #PrisonsWeek
Posted on 13 October, 2021 News
AD:EPT is a therapeutic service funded by the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust. The service supports individuals in custody who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol.
Born Good
Posted on 04 August, 2021 News
A blog by Gerri, a Counsellor with our VOICES West service. 'Born Good' looks at the goodness we are born with and what happens to this goodness as we grow. Asking if we were born so good why do we feel so bad?
Individual Recognition For Youth Workers In N.Ireland With 15+ Years Experience
Posted on 07 June, 2021 News
Wellbeing Support Through A Pandemic
Posted on 24 May, 2021 News
A blog written by David from our DAISY East service, looking at the wellbeing support delivered to participants on Prince's Trust Northern Ireland programmes during the pandemic.
At Peace In The Mountains #MentalhealthAwarenessWeek
Posted on 14 May, 2021 News
A blog written by Gerry from our Youth Engagement Service for Mental Health Awareness Week, reflecting upon the positive benefits of spending time in the mountains.
Connect With Nature #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Posted on 11 May, 2021 News
A blog written by Caroline from our Engage Women service for Mental Health Awareness Week, focusing on the positive power of connecting with nature.
A Day in The Life: An Engage Women’s Service Practitioner
Posted on 04 May, 2021 News
A blog by Patricia from our Engage Women's service, giving an insight into the important work being undertaken with women who have been in custody or had contact with the criminal justice system.
A Student Placement with Start360
Posted on 20 April, 2021 News
A blog by Alex, a 1st year Community Youth Work student, reflecting upon the experience of completing a student placement with our Futures Project.
A Friend
Posted on 29 March, 2021 News
A blog written by Mick who is a Key Worker with our DAISY North service. It reflects on the work of supporting recovery and change, and the value of true friendships on this journey..
Towards A Better Normal
Posted on 23 March, 2021 News
Resilience is “the ability to withstand and rebound from disruptive life challenges, strengthened and more resourceful”. A blog by Indu who is a Key Worker on our VOICES North service, for young people impacted by parental substance misuse.
‘You Don’t Know What You’ll Miss Til It’s Gone’
Posted on 22 March, 2021 News
A blog by Martin from our Voices North service reflecting on the importance of connecting with the natural world that is all around us.
I'll Not Be Back
Posted on 14 February, 2021
"I'll not be back"- these are the words often spoken by individuals leaving custody. A blog by Joanne from our Support Hub service.
When Drinking Casually Becomes Routine
Posted on 26 January, 2021 News
A blog written by Rachel from our Futures project, looking at personal and wider societal changes to alcohol consumption during lock down and the benefits of change with Dry January
Protecting Life in the Pandemic
Posted on 11 January, 2021 News
A blog from Catherine Smith who is a Key Worker on our Protect Life service, which prides itself on being a 1-1 support service, helping clients aged 8-21 with the many aspects and challenges of mental health.
A Journey of Support with AD:EPT in Maghaberry Prison
Posted on 18 December, 2020 News
A Case Study detailing the support delivered by our AD:EPT service, and partner organisations, to a young man struggling with substance use during his time in Maghaberry Prison.
The Power of Connection
Posted on 09 December, 2020 News
A blog from Kirsty, who works with our AD:EPT service in Magaberry Prison, reflecting on the past year living and working with Covid.
DAD
Posted on 25 November, 2020 News
As part of Men’s Health Month, Gerry from our YES service has written a poem about his relationship with his dad.
A Journey Through Testicular Cancer
Posted on 19 November, 2020 News
A blog by Conor McHugh from our Futures Project on his journey through testicular cancer.
Men's Health - What are the Implications?
Posted on 17 November, 2020 News
A blog for Men's Health Month written by Stephen Barr from our Senior Leadership Team.
Unprecedented Times, a Time for Growth?
Posted on 09 November, 2020 News
A blog for Men's Health Month by Mick from our DAISY North service, reflecting on health & well being under Covid and the potential for real growth & development.
Men's Health - Challenge and Change Working With Covid
Posted on 03 November, 2020 News
A blog by Ronan McCaffrey from our Futures Project on some of the challenges and changes in his life working under Covid
Soberish October
Posted on 19 October, 2020 News
If you are thinking of making a change to your alcohol use during October or at any time here are some simple tips that might help.
World Overdose Awareness Day 2020
Posted on 31 August, 2020 News
Our AD:EPT Team in Magilligan Prison has been working hard with partners in the run up to World Overdose Awareness Day on 31st August 2020 to promote harm reduction and overdose awareness.
Keeping you Safe and Sound
Posted on 13 August, 2020 News
How we plan to keep our clients and staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family Life During Lock Down
Posted on 22 July, 2020 News
An insight into the challenges and opportunities of family life under lock down
Healthy At Home with Start360
Posted on 22 June, 2020 News
A beginners guide to some simple exercises that you can do at home without any specialist equipment
#AlcoholShouldBeRespected
Posted on 21 June, 2020 News
A Good Night Out With Alcohol
#AlcoholShouldBeRespected
Posted on 16 June, 2020 News
Knowing your units can help you better understand your relationship with Alcohol
What I Really Mean When I Say 'I'm Fine'
Posted on 05 June, 2020 News
“How are you feeling?” I would be a millionaire if I had received a quid every time someone asked me this question and my answer was, “I’m fine”.
#WalkThisMay
Posted on 03 June, 2020 News
Start360 staff took part in a #WalkThisMay Challenge from 25th -31st May.
The Circle of Kindness
Posted on 21 May, 2020 News
Start360 staff have been inspired and empowered by the kindness of others to act and give further of themselves
ARTiculate All Saints film: 'Ask, Don't Assume'
Posted on 04 October, 2019 News
Start360 is working with several youth groups in Ballymena as part ARTiculate.
Training Room at Start360
Posted on 16 August, 2019 News
‘An Introduction to Helping Related Trauma.’
PRIDE360
Posted on 17 July, 2019 News
Start360 will be participating in Belfast Pride this year on Saturday 3rd August
A week in the Life of a Targeted Life Skills Key worker
Posted on 01 May, 2019
Claire's experiences in the Northern Trust