MACS Supporting Children & Young People Information

We work with children and young people (aged 11–25) who haven’t had a fair deal. They may be experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, self-harm, mental health issues, leaving care or they are generally at risk. We work in the areas of highest deprivation across Greater Belfast, Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newry and the County Down area. Many of the young people we support have become stuck and are engaged in negative patterns of thinking and behaviour that prevent them from fulfilling their potential and leading the lives that they want to lead. Our main role is to help them through this period so that they can move on and achieve their goals. Our core services are Supported Housing, Floating Support, Wellbeing Support and Participation.