Links Counselling Service

24/04/2026

Worried about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use? You’re not alone and support is available.

Our Family Support programme offers information, guidance, and structured sessions for anyone impacted by someone else’s substance use, even if your loved one isn’t ready to seek help themselves.

If you live within the Northern or Southern Trust areas and would like to find out more: https://www.linkscounselling.com/stepstochange or contact us today on 028 3834 2825.

Small steps can make a real difference.

24/04/2026

One of our wonderful Art Therapists, Rose Quinn is running the Belfast Marathon and she's chosen Links as her charity!

Any money she raises will go into keeping our community work going which supports Adults, Children, Young People and Couples in our local communities.

If you can give anything to support her please click on the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/rose-quinn-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA&utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_transactional_--_page_launched_--_charity

Help Rose Quinn raise money to support Links Counselling Service

24/04/2026

Shauna is running the London Marathon on Sunday- help her reach her fundraising goal of £1000 for Links Counselling Service!🏃‍♀️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/shauna-burns-1772112496942?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=EM

24/04/2026

There will be no Walk-In Clinic in Lisburn on Monday 27th April. The service will be running as usual in Lurgan, Armagh and Coleraine Links from 9.30am-1.30pm.
Call the head office on 02838342825 to arrange a fixed appointment slot or just call in to one of the above sites on Monday!🌿

17/04/2026

Last night we had the pleasure of meeting with the South Antrim Dairy Producers group.

This amazing group had a gala and charity auction and chose Links as their charity. They raised an unbelievable £10,515!!!

This money will make a massive difference to our community work of Adults, Children and Young People and Couples which continues to run without any funding.

A huge thanks to this generous group! We can't tag the group as they're not on Facebook. Too busy farming, feeding the country! 🐮🚜🥛

15/04/2026

🌟TOMORROW - COMMUNITY SAFETY PROJECT CAN DO🌟

We're looking forward to our first session of Community Safety Project Can Do tomorrow in Ballyclare Library.

Everyone is welcome to join us as we explore ways to feel safe in our homes, community and online with lots of hints, tips and resources at each session.

📅 Thursdays starting16th April
⏰ 1pm - 2.30pm
📌 Ballyclare Library, School Street, Ballyclare, BT39 9BE

Community Safety Project Can Do is open to all - pop in and see what it's all about! It's FREE & light refreshments available upon arrival.

Libraries in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Love Ballyclare
Antrim and Newtownabbey PCSP
Rashee Erskine Area Community Hub
Greater Ballyclare Compassion

13/04/2026

Thinking about making a change to your substance use but not sure where to start?

Our Steps to Change support service is now open for new referrals.

If you live within the Northern or Southern Trust areas and would like to find out more: https://www.linkscounselling.com/stepstochange or contact us today on 028 3834 2825.

A small step can make a big difference.

01/04/2026

Thank you to Grange Neighbourhood Renewal Partnership for inviting us to join their Health Fair yesterday alongside other wonderful
exhibitors and have the support from local councillors.

31/03/2026

Thinking about making a change in your substance use but unsure where to begin?

Join one of our Group Information Sessions to learn what to expect from our service, how the assessment process works, and what supports are available to help you move forward.

April session dates :

📍 Northern Trust Area:
• Thursday 2nd April - Coleraine
• Friday 17th April - Ballyclare
• Thursday 23rd April - Cookstown

📍 Southern Trust Area:
• Monday 13th April - Armagh
• Monday 20th April - Tandragee
• Monday 13th April - Newry
• Friday 10th April - Lurgan

📍 Online:
3rd Wednesday of every month
(15th April)

Online and In Person sessions run for one hour: 10-11am

For more information contact us on 028 3834 2825 or check website https://www.linkscounselling.com/stepstochange

25/03/2026

🗣️ We’re asking for your views.

The Education Authority has launched an 8-week public consultation on how classroom support for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) could be improved.

We want to hear from:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & carers
🎓 Pupils & young people
🏫 School staff
🤝 Partner organisations

Your feedback will help shape how support is delivered in the future. Please continue to keep an eye on our social media and website for details of upcoming engagement events.

Take part in the consultation:
👉 https://ow.ly/B98o50YyaEW

📅 The consultation is now open until 22 May 2026.



Department of Education NI nidirect SEN Reform NI

19/03/2026

There are still spaces left for our Supporting Parents, Holding Families group programme on Zoom. You would be so welcome!⭐

This group will run on Mondays, starting 13th April, from 7.30-9pm.

If you would like further information or to register, please contact our Head Office on 02838342825 or email office@linkscounselling.com.