Start 360

Start360 is a leading provider of support services to young people, adult offenders, and families across Northern Ireland. We provide a range of services and interventions in the areas of Health, Justice and Employability. Our mission statement is that ‘Change Starts Here’ and our vision is ‘Every Person Stronger’.

Services:

• Health/ Mental Health

Connections North – Community Alcohol and Drugs Information and Networking Service – Northern Trust

Connections South – Community Alcohol and Drugs Information and Networking Service – Southern Trust

DAISY Drug and Alcohol Intervention Service for Youth – Support for young people to reduce the harm caused by their substance abuse – Belfast & South Eastern Trust

Daisy Mental Health – Support for the mental health of young people who need confidential advice and help for their substance use – Belfast & South Eastern Trust

Engage Women – PBNI – Support for women who have been in custody or have contact with the criminal justice system. The service supports women to address barriers to growth and development while reconnecting with their own lives and aspirations

Lads2Dads – Support for young fathers in the Belfast Trust area

Protect Life – Support for vulnerable young people who present with issues around self-harm, suicidal ideation and emotional health and well-being

Protect Life – PBNI – Support for PBNI referrals only, at risk who present issues around self-harm, suicide ideation and emotional health and well-being

Targeted Life Skills – Delivers age-appropriate life skills and harm reduction programmes to vulnerable young people using, or at-risk of using substances

VOICES North & South – Therapeutic services for children, young people and families affected by parental substance misuse

Youth Engagement Service (YES) – Person-centred support and programmes for young people aged 11-25

• Justice

AD:EPT – Support for individuals in custody who have issues with drugs and/or alcohol

Mentoring and Advocacy Service – Support available to every individual within Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison

RDV – Support for ex-service members who have been in custody or had contact with the criminal justice system

Support Hub – Support for ex-offenders who have been in contact with the justice system, working along with Prison Arts Foundation and Community Sports Network

• Employability

BHSCT Employability Service – Intensive employability support for young people leaving care in Belfast

National Citizenship Service (NCS) – A way for 15-17 year olds living in Northern Ireland to make extraordinary friendships, build skills for life & work and create unforgettable memories

Switch onto Employment – Support for young people aged 16-24 to move into further training, education or employment

Referral:

• By email
• Enquire to find out more by phone (Landline or  Mobile options)