ACCORD - If you can’t talk to each other try talking to ACCORD.

For an appointment with ACCORD Marriage and Relationship Counselling telephone 71362475.

Adoption: Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life? Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 3 – 8 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. For further information please contact Family Care Society on Belfast 90691133 or Derry 71368592 or email: email@familycaresociety.org or visit their website www.familycaresociety.net.

Parents Helpline - it helps to talk. Free Confidential Service - Freephone 08088010722, Monday and Wednesday 9.00 am - 8.00 pm. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm or contact the local office Monday to Friday, 9.00 am - 4.30 pm at 71372006 or visit www.parentsadvicecentre.org.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul urgently requires good quality clothes and household furniture.

Please contact 71265489 or 71268325 for collection.

CURA : 7126 8467

St. Vincent dePaul : 7126 5489

AL-ANON : 9068 2368

AA : 9043 4848

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice seeks volunteers in the Derry area. The Children’s Hospice provides respite and end of life care for children and young people suffering from life-limiting illnesses both in the Children’s Hospice and in the child’s own home. For further information please contact Rachelle Norry on 07866701350 or email her at rachelle.norry@nihospicecare.com

Disability Action’s Advice Service has put together a leaflet and standard letter for anyone who feels they may wish to challenge their bank or building society regarding excessive penalty charges to their account. Please call in for a leaflet to Disability Action, 58 Strand Road or telephone to make an appointment to discuss your concerns or telephone 71360811 and ask for Claire-Marie or Patricia.

NEXUS Counselling Service offers support to anyone who has been sexually abused, sexually assaulted or raped at any time in their life and are now 17 years old or over. NEXUS believe that the survivor is never to blame, regardless of the circumstances. NEXUS offers workshops for survivors of sexual abuse on a variety of topics including anger management, stress management, self-awareness and assertiveness. Family Education and Support Groups are offered for family members, parents and partners or survivors who may also need support. Contact NEXUS in confidence at 71260566.

	ACCORD is a voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage and to offer people the means to safeguard and nourish their marriage and family relationships. Tel : 7136 2475 http://www.accord.ie
	Parents Advice Centre The Parents Advice Centre aims to help parents and other family members to improve their ability to function within the family. Derry Office [Mon-Fri 10am-4pm and Mon-Thurs 7pm-9pm] 65 Clarendon Street Derry BT48 7ER Tel: 0808 8010 722 - Helpline Freephone Tel: (028) 7137 2006 - Office Line Fax: (028) 7137 2824 E-mail: derry@pachelp.org
As the leading relationship counselling agency in Northern Ireland, Relate NI has been serving the community for over fifty years. A full range of services is provided to all sections of the community, irrespective of social class, religion, gender, ability, colour, creed or ethnicity. FOYLE (main office) 4-6 Strand Road Derry BT48 7AB To make an appointment contact us on Ph: 028 7137 1502 Fax: 028 7127 1541 Email: relatefoyle@btinternet.com Counselling Hours (hourly appointments) Mon - Thu 9.30am - 9.30pm Fri 9.30am - 1.30pm Sat 10am - 2pm
	Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental support, 24 hours a day for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone. 16 Clarendon Street, DERRY Northern Ireland BT48 7ET Phone: 028 71265511 Usual hours open to receive callers: 10am - 10pm
	Mission Statement : To enable young people who have experienced death, divorce or separation of their parents to work through their grief and adjust to a new family situation. 22 Bishop Street, Derry, BT48 6PR Tel : 028 7137 7227 Email : youthlife_be@hotmail.com
	If you or anyone you know has a child protection concern or wishes to report an allegation of child abuse directly to the Church authorities in relation to any member of Church personnel, please contact one of the following diocesan designated persons. Rev John Farren : 00353 74 938 4037 Rev Seamus Farrelly : 00353 74 937 4104 Mrs Mary McCafferty : 028 7136 2475
	Youth 2000 is an international initiative of young people called to spread the good news of the Catholic faith. We pray together, we organise retreats and other spiritual events to help others to know and love God. Contact : Yvonne Murray : 028 7962 8244
	Helping people deal with Self-Harm. 15a Queen Street Derry BT48 7EQ Tel : 028 7126 6999 Fax : 028 7126 9294 Email : zestni@yahoo.co.uk
	'Supporting and Promoting Male Health and Well-being' 2 Dacre Terrace Derry BT48 6JU Tel : 028 7137 7777 Email : man_in_derry@yahoo.co.uk Web : www.man-ni.org