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Praxis Care Group
25/27 Lisburn RoadBelfast
BT9 7AA
Tel: 028 902 48665
Web: www.praxiscaregroup.org.uk
Best time to telephone: 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday
Praxis Schemes
Praxis offers three main services to people who have experienced mental ill health: Accommodation and support services at locations throughout Northern Ireland, Isle of Man and also in England and The Republic of Ireland.
Challenge Schemes
Challenge provides a range of services to adults and children with learning disability, some of whom have challenging behaviours and mental health problems. Challenge also provides accommodation and day care services to people with brain injuries.
Respond Schemes:
Respond provides care for older people in conjunction with Housing Associations, Health and Social Services Trusts and Local Authorities.
Northern Ireland Agoraphobia and Anxiety Society
NIAAS operates a confidential counseling service to people of all ages who experience phobias and panic attacks. Volunteers provide one-to-one counseling and there is an established network of support groups at various locations throughout Northern Ireland.
Checked: June 2006
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