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AWARE NI@AWARENI
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To mark 30 years of AWARE NI, we're opening the doors to Look at Me Now đź’› 30 stories. 30 years. One powerful exhibition sharing lived experiences of mental ill-health, hope and resilience. aware-ni.org/aware-30 @ArtsCouncilNI
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"I almost let go, but I didn't. And look at me now." This is just one of the 30 stories featured in a powerful exhibition celebrating 30 years of AWARE NI – showcasing the courage, resilience and hope of our exhibitors. 👉aware-ni.org/aware-30 #AwareAt30 #EveryStoryMatters
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If you’re feeling more stressed than usual, we’re here for you💛 Please come along to one of our free support groups and talk to us – we’re #OpenToAll aware-ni.org/lets-talk #MentalHealthSupport #TalkingTherapy #AWARENI #StaySafe #Unity
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If you’re passionate about making a difference through mental health education and want to be part of a team changing lives every day, we want to hear from you. Apply by 17 June, 4pm👉aware-ni.org/current-vacanci… #AwareNI #JobFamily #WorkWithUs
Work with AWARE NI and apply for one of our Education and Training Officer roles. Closing date 4pm 17th June 2026.

ALT Work with AWARE NI and apply for one of our Education and Training Officer roles. Closing date 4pm 17th June 2026.
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Need mental health support in Strabane? AWARE NI support groups offer a safe space to talk with people who understand. âś” Free âś” No waiting lists âś” No referral needed Meeting fortnightly, Wednesdays at 6:30pm, in the Koram Centre Find support: aware-ni.org/lets-talk
Graphic promoting Strabane mental health support groups by AWARE NI. The poster states that support is free, with no waiting lists or referral needed, and includes a quote about peer support helping someone feel less alone. Quote from Aidan states "Being able to safely share my thoughts in a supportive space has massively helped my mental health more than I could've imagined."

ALT Graphic promoting Strabane mental health support groups by AWARE NI. The poster states that support is free, with no waiting lists or referral needed, and includes a quote about peer support helping someone feel less alone. Quote from Aidan states "Being able to safely share my thoughts in a supportive space has massively helped my mental health more than I could've imagined."
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Please note that the South Belfast Support Group will be closed this evening due to the protests, prioritising the safety of everyone. Please stay safe đź’›
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Ready to make an impact in your community? Volunteer with #AWARENI & bring hope, support & connection to people affected by mental health. Plus get valuable experience & be part of a movement that changes lives every day💛 📧Email info@aware-ni.org for more #VolunteerLife
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Not every day needs to be a breakthrough. Sometimes taking care of yourself means simply holding steady, doing what you need to do, and making it through the day. That's worth recognising too đź’› #SelfCareSunday #AWARENI
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One more sleep🥾 Tomorrow, hundreds of people will come together on the Causeway Coast for Giant Steps 2026. We can't wait to welcome you all and share what promises to be a very special day💛
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⚠️ 24 hours left to sign up for Giant Steps 2026! 💛🥾 Take on 7, 13 or 20 miles along the Causeway Coastline and help support local mental health services across NI. ⏰ Registration closes midday tomorrow. 🔗 aware-ni.org/giant
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Our FREE Living Life to the Full programme explores CBT based techniques that help you recognise and challenge negative thinking patterns & build resilience. 📅 Starts Monday 1 June 💻 Online via Zoom 🕡 6 weekly sessions | 6:30–8:30pm Register: aware-ni.org/living-life-to-…
AWARE NI (Northern Ireland) graphic promoting the free Living Life to the Full programme. The graphic explains common unhelpful thinking patterns including catastrophising, mind reading and focusing on the negative, and invites people to learn how to challenge negative thinking patterns through a six-week online programme delivered via Zoom. Northern Irish based mental wellbeing education programme.

ALT AWARE NI (Northern Ireland) graphic promoting the free Living Life to the Full programme. The graphic explains common unhelpful thinking patterns including catastrophising, mind reading and focusing on the negative, and invites people to learn how to challenge negative thinking patterns through a six-week online programme delivered via Zoom. Northern Irish based mental wellbeing education programme.
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⚠️ Just 4 DAYS left to sign up for Giant Steps! 💛🥾 This is your final call to take on 7, 13 or 20 miles along the stunning Causeway coastline - all while helping support mental health services across NI. Registration closes at midday, Monday 1 June: aware-ni.org/giant
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Living in Derry and need mental health support? AWARE NI support groups offer a safe space to talk with people who understand. ✔ Free to attend ✔ No waiting lists Meeting weekly, Tuesdays 7pm and Thursdays 11am, in AWARE’s Derry office Find support: aware-ni.org/lets-talk
Graphic promoting Derry/Londonderry mental health support groups by AWARE NI. The poster states that support is free, with no waiting lists or referral needed, and includes a quote about peer support saved their life. Quote says "AWARE NI and the mental health support group saved my life."

ALT Graphic promoting Derry/Londonderry mental health support groups by AWARE NI. The poster states that support is free, with no waiting lists or referral needed, and includes a quote about peer support saved their life. Quote says "AWARE NI and the mental health support group saved my life."
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What does mental health recovery really look like? Our 30th anniversary exhibition shares 30 real stories of struggle, strength and hope 💛 With many people facing long waits, your support helps keep AWARE’s services free & accessible. 🔗 aware-ni.org/aware-30 #AA30
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Bank holidays don’t have to be productive 💛 Today doesn’t need to be about catching up, ticking things off or keeping busy. Rest. Slow down. Get outside. Put your phone away for a while. Say no if you need to. You don’t have to earn your rest - you deserve it.
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Two weeks from now, we’ll be walking this together 💛🥾 Join us on Saturday, 6 June, for Giant Steps along the stunning Causeway Coast - supporting mental health across Northern Ireland. Still time to sign up ➡️ aware-ni.org/giant Kindly sponsored by Bell Contracts.
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AWARE NI began with one support group in Gerry’s kitchen. 30 years later, we continue to provide free mental health support with no waiting lists. This June, visit Look at Me Now at @goldenthreadg and discover 30 stories of hope and resilience. aware-ni.org/aware-30
Historic photo of AWARE Northern Ireland - a local mental health charity - founder Gerry and text reading: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. AWARE NI’s first step was a support group in Gerry’s kitchen.” The slide includes AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary logo showcasing mental health support in action.

ALT Historic photo of AWARE Northern Ireland - a local mental health charity - founder Gerry and text reading: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. AWARE NI’s first step was a support group in Gerry’s kitchen.” The slide includes AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary logo showcasing mental health support in action.

Yellow slide featuring photos of people talking in support settings and text reading: “Where will your first step take you? Free mental health support with no waiting lists? It includes a link to aware-ni.org/aware-30 and a quote that says, “The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.

ALT Yellow slide featuring photos of people talking in support settings and text reading: “Where will your first step take you? Free mental health support with no waiting lists? It includes a link to aware-ni.org/aware-30 and a quote that says, “The only thing more exhausting than being depressed is pretending that you’re not.

Green slide promoting AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary exhibition. Text reads: “To discover 30 stories of hope, resilience and recovery?” The slide includes the venue, Golden Thread Gallery, Queen Street, Belfast, dates 25th–27th June, a link to aware-ni.org/aware-30, and a collage of archive and recent AWARE NI photos.

ALT Green slide promoting AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary exhibition. Text reads: “To discover 30 stories of hope, resilience and recovery?” The slide includes the venue, Golden Thread Gallery, Queen Street, Belfast, dates 25th–27th June, a link to aware-ni.org/aware-30, and a collage of archive and recent AWARE NI photos.

Tan slide explaining ways to support AWARE NI, including volunteering at support groups, sharing services with others, and signing up for the Causeway Walk, Giant Steps fundraiser. The slide ends with the question: “Where will your first step take you?” and includes AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary logo.

ALT Tan slide explaining ways to support AWARE NI, including volunteering at support groups, sharing services with others, and signing up for the Causeway Walk, Giant Steps fundraiser. The slide ends with the question: “Where will your first step take you?” and includes AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary logo.
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If leaving the house feels like too much right now, you're not alone. AWARE NI online support groups give you a safe space to talk, listen & connect from the comfort of your home. ✔ Free to attend ✔ No waiting lists ✔ No referral needed Find support: aware-ni.org/onlinesupportgr…
Graphic promoting AWARE NI online mental health support, highlighting free attendance, no waiting lists and no referral needed, with an image of a laptop showing a video call support group. Flexibility to join from the comfort of your own home from across Northern Ireland. Text says "Support for when leaving the house feels like too much"

ALT Graphic promoting AWARE NI online mental health support, highlighting free attendance, no waiting lists and no referral needed, with an image of a laptop showing a video call support group. Flexibility to join from the comfort of your own home from across Northern Ireland. Text says "Support for when leaving the house feels like too much"
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THANK YOU to some amazing supporters đź’› đź‘ŹThe friends & family of Ethan White đź‘ŹAlex Jobling đź‘ŹAudio Trekkers - Darren Wallace & Robbie Butler đź‘ŹMulligan Tractor & Truck Run Your fundraising helps us to continue providing free & immediate mental health support across NI!
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To celebrate 30 years of AWARE, we're holding an exhibition called 'Look at me Now' at the Golden Thread Gallery this June - showcasing 30 stories of hope. Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast, 25 to 27 June. Find out more: aware-ni.org/aware-30 @ArtsCouncilNI @goldenthreadg
Promotional graphic for AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary exhibition, Look at Me Now. The design features a collage of archive and recent photos of volunteers, supporters and people connected to AWARE NI. It invites people to visit a powerful exhibition of 30 human stories about mental health at Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast, from 25 to 27 June 2026. The graphic notes free entry, includes the website aware-ni.org/aware-30, and recognises campaign sponsor Dowds.

ALT Promotional graphic for AWARE NI’s 30th anniversary exhibition, Look at Me Now. The design features a collage of archive and recent photos of volunteers, supporters and people connected to AWARE NI. It invites people to visit a powerful exhibition of 30 human stories about mental health at Golden Thread Gallery, Belfast, from 25 to 27 June 2026. The graphic notes free entry, includes the website aware-ni.org/aware-30, and recognises campaign sponsor Dowds.
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