Community Groups

Survivors of Trauma enjoy good working relationships with a range of community and voluntary groups as well as statutory agencies. Through our collaborative work we can reach and do more for our users, explore alternative approaches to working and carry out joint projects. It helps reduce duplication and where necessary we can refer and signpost those people seeking assistance to appropriate agencies.

Used by a wide range of organisations

The centre is used by a wide range of organisations for seminars, public meetings, training events and outreach work. As well as rooms being frequently hired by external counselling agencies office space is also provided for some groups. The North Belfast Senior Citizens Forum permanently reside at the premises and recently we were joined by The Westgate Foundation a cross community/cross border senior citizens group. The centre is made available for wider community use which is varied some of the groups currently using the centre for their activities are listed below. The list is not exhaustive and also changes according to the activities and the availability of rooms.

Kids

Blake School of Dancing - A twice weekly Irish dance school for both young aspiring dancers and the more experienced.

Drama Club - A weekly drama group of boys and girls

Bunscoil Bhenn Mhadagain - Local school use the centre for drama and yoga

Music

Andersonstown School of Music - A music group open to everyone from all ages and abilities.
Monday evening 7pm -9pm
Contact: 02890 434894

Mothers and Babies

Baby Yoga & Massage - (Surestart) Opportunity for mothers and babies to experience some very gentle exercises and movements which can be incorporated into their daily routine.
Contact Mairead: 02890 712266

The Magic Milk Club (Breast Feeding Support Group - The Belfast Trust) Every Wednesday at 11am - 12.30. A drop in service for breast feeding mothers and their babies.
Contact community midwives Bernie Farmer or Pam Whitley: 02890 242199 / 07917035567