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Information and Support: The Troubles

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by the issues raised in programmes about The Troubles, the following organisations may be able to help.

South East Fermanagh Foundation

South East Fermanagh Foundation provides support to victims and survivors of The Troubles in Northern Ireland and other areas of the UK.

Phone: 028 6772 3884

Visit the South East Fermanagh Foundation website

The Victims and Survivors Service

The Victims and Survivors Service provides support to victims and survivors of Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Phone: 028 9027 9100

Visit the Victims and Survivors Service website

Wave Trauma Centre

Wave Trauma Centre offers care and support for anyone bereaved, injured or traumatised through the civil unrest in Northern Ireland, irrespective of religious, cultural or political belief.

Phone on 028 90 77 99 22

Visit the Wave Trauma Centre website

Lifeline

Lifeline provides support to people suffering distress or despair in Northern Ireland, regardless of age or district.

Phone: 0808 808 8000 (24/7)

Visit the Lifeline website

Samaritans

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website

Victim Support

Victim Support provides emotional and practical help to victims or witnesses of any crime, whether or not it has been reported to the police.

Phone: 0808 16 89 111 (24/7)

Visit the Victim Support website

Victim Support NI

Victim Support NI offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Northern Ireland.

Phone: 028 9024 3133 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)

Visit the Victim Support NI website

Victim Support Scotland

Victim Support Scotland offers emotional and practical support to all victims and witnesses of crime across Scotland.

Phone: 0800 160 1985 (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm)

Visit the Victim Support Scotland website

Cruse Bereavement Care

Cruse Bereavement Care provides support after the death of someone close including face to face, telephone, group support, as well as bereavement support for children.

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Visit the Cruse Bereavement Care website