On this website you will find a comprehensive range of information, self-help guides and ways to access help to support your mental health and wellbeing. It was created by CovidWellBeingNI a partnership of 15 leading mental health and wellbeing charities and the Healthy Living Centre Alliance representing 28 Healthy Living Centres alongside the Public Health Agency, Department of Health and the Department for Communities. Our focus is on promoting positive mental health and wellbeing during and after the Covid19 pandemic.
As the guidance around Covid19 changes and/or new ways of accessing support emerge we will be updating this resource weekly to reflect any changes and refresh our information. For the latest news and up to date developments click here.
This resource is designed to be a wellbeing space. If you would like to find out more about Covid19 in Northern Ireland more generally you can get reliable information from the NI Direct Website.
From 25th to 31st January, we are sharing information and guidance from Rural Support on Mental Health and Wellbeing Advice for Farmers and Farming Families including resilience, coping with pressures and support. The organisation provides this support through a helpline which offers a listening and signposting service for farmers and farm families. Callers to the helpline are of all ages and backgrounds and come from every part of Northern Ireland.
From 18th to 24th January we are sharing information and guidance from The Rainbow Project on the LGBT+ Wellbeing. The Rainbow Project team are sharing tips and advice on staying safe at home, seeking help & support and connecting with your community.
From 11th to 18th January Spring Social Prescribing are sharing helpful tips and advice on how to maintain connections, support and showing kindness to yourself and others. This is vitally important- now more than ever. Spring Social Prescribing help people address their health and wellbeing by connecting them to sources of support within their communities.