The Koram Centre

19/12/2025

Office Closure - 19th December

Please note that Koram Centre staff will finish today 19th December for the Christmas and New Year break. Our office will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.

If you are in distress and need support, you can contact the following numbers:

Life line - 0808 808 8000 - 24 hour service
GP (Out of Hours) - 02871 865 195
Samaritans - 116 123

We wish all our service users, staff, volunteers, funders and supporters a safe, peaceful and happy Christmas and New Year break.

19/12/2025

19/12/2025

Current Vacancy - Clinical Coordinator (Part-time) - Extended Deadline for Applications

The Koram Centre are currently recruiting for the post of part-time clinical coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our clinical team and play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality and effective counselling services.

Please see the below link for further details:

https://www.communityni.org/job/clinical-coordinator-22

or please contact the Koram Centre for a job information pack on 02871886181

Please note that the closing date for submissions is Friday 23rd January 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you

18/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness - Change of Date

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness Programme.

This programme will support parents and toddlers with big feelings while having lots of fun, with games, stories and creative activities

Participants will be supported to connect with others to learn mindfulness practices for all the family, to support children learn about their big feelings and manage these.

During the programme children and parents will work together to make props to support them in their mindfulness practices, helping them to build resilience in children and families.

Programme Details

Age Group: Aged 2 years+
Dates: 15th January - 12th February 2026
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane

To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please that this programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project.

We thank them for their continued support

18/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness Programme.

This programme will support parents and toddlers with big feelings while having lots of fun, with games, stories and creative activities
Participants will be supported to connect with others to learn mindfulness practices for all the family, to support children learn about their big feelings and manage these.

During the programme children and parents will work together to make props to support them in their mindfulness practices, helping them to build resilience in children and families.

Programme Details
Age Group: Aged 2 years+
Dates: 15th January - 12th February 2026
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane

To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please that this programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project. We thank them for their continued support

15/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Make Some Noise Programme

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Make Some Noise Programme

This music based programme will work with Children & Young People using drums and handheld instruments, to support social and emotional development
Participants will be supported to come together, have fun and learn techniques to manage stress and to calm the mind and body. No prior musical experience needed

Please note that parental consent forms are required to be completed.

Programme Details
Dates: 13th January - 3rd February 2026
Ages - 11-14 year old
Time: 6.30pm-8.00pm
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane

To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project. We thank them for their continued support

15/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness Programme.

This programme will support parents and toddlers with big feelings while having lots of fun, with games, stories and creative activities

Participants will be supported to connect with others to learn mindfulness practices for all the family, to support children learn about their big feelings and manage these.

During the programme children and parents will work together to make props to support them in their mindfulness practices, helping them to build resilience in children and families.

Programme Details
Dates: 13th January - 3rd February 2026
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane
To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please that this programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project. We thank them for their continued support

15/12/2025

Donation - Thank you

Many thanks to Brenda Kerr and members of female classes at Riversdale Leisure Centre for their recent Coffee & Carols fundraising event on on 11th December. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.

An impressive total of £358.50 raised!

Many thanks for thinking of us. We appreciate the support.

Fund raised will be used by the Koram Centre to deliver interventions to support individuals experiencing emotional health & wellbeing living in the Strabane and District area.

12/12/2025

Rory Carlin Memorial Fund - Better Conversations Stronger Connections Programme

We are pleased to an announce our new upcoming Better Conversations Stronger Connections Programmes

This programme will support parents/carers of children aged 11-18 to explore how we can communicate more effectively. It is often the case that parents/carers find talking to those they care for difficult to navigate and manage, dealing with the impact of relationships, social media and emotional health & wellbeing.

This is an opportunity to connects with others, discuss these issues and develop techniques to build healthier relationships.

This programme is being delivered as part of the Rory Carlin Memorial Fund Project. Many thanks to everyone who continues to support this initiative.

11/12/2025

Current Vacancy - Clinical Coordinator (Part-time)

The Koram Centre are currently recruiting for the post of part-time clinical coordinator.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our clinical team and play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality and effective counselling services.

Please see the below link for further details:

https://www.communityni.org/job/clinical-coordinator-22

or please contact the Koram Centre for a job information pack.

Please note that the closing date for submissions is Friday 19th December 2025.

We look forward to hearing from you

09/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Parent & Toddler Creative Mindfulness Programme.

This programme will support parents and toddlers with big feelings while having lots of fun, with games, stories and creative activities

Participants will be supported to connect with others to learn mindfulness practices for all the family, to support children learn about their big feelings and manage these.

During the programme children and parents will work together to make props to support them in their mindfulness practices, helping them to build resilience in children and families.

Programme Details

Dates: 13th January - 3rd February 2026
Time: 10.00am-11.30am
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane

To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please that this programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project. We thank them for their continued support

08/12/2025

Upcoming Programme - Make Some Noise Programme

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Make Some Noise Programme

This music based programme will work with Children & Young People using drums and handheld instruments, to support social and emotional development

Participants will be supported to come together, have fun and learn techniques to manage stress and to calm the mind and body. No prior musical experience needed

Please note that parental consent forms are required to be completed.

Programme Details

Dates: 13th January - 3rd February 2026
Ages - 11-14 year old
Time: 6.30pm-8.00pm
Location: Training Room, Koram Centre, Strabane

To register or if you would like any further information, please contact the Koram Centre on 02871 886181.

Please that this programme is being delivered as part of the Connect & Learn Project which is being supported by the Public Health Agency through the CLEAR Project. We thank them for their continued support