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About the service

The Steps to Cope Service provides support to young people aged 11-25 who are experiencing or who have lived with parental alcohol, substance misuse or mental health difficulties in their family. 

The service is available across Northern Ireland and we provide;

  • Direct 1 to 1 support for the young person
  • Parent/carer support sessions
  • Online information and self-care resources 

If you are a young person seeking help, or you want to refer a young person to the Steps to Cope service you can phone, email or complete a referral form on our website  

Mental health and wellbeing support

  • Drugs and alcohol
  • Mental wellbeing support
How do people contact your service?
  • Telephone
  • Website or app
  • Email
What age groups do you work with?
  • Adults
  • Under 18
Who do you help?
  • General public
  • Parents
  • Carers
  • Students (school aged)
  • Students (further education)
How can the service be accessed?
  • Contact directly
  • Referral required
What council area do you provide this service in?
  • Antrim and Newtownabbey
  • Ards and North Down
  • Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
  • Belfast
  • Causeway Coast and Glens
  • Derry City and Strabane
  • Fermanagh and Omagh
  • Lisburn and Castlereagh
  • Mid and East Antrim
  • Mid Ulster
  • Newry, Mourne and Down
Last Updated
10 March, 2025