East Belfast Independent Advice Centre
East Belfast Independent Advice Centre
To provide a free independent and confidential advice service to the community In East Belfast the centre targets those most affected by poverty and disadvantage. The centre is community based and community led.
Services
Since June 2000, East Belfast Independent Advice Centre (EBIAC) has been providing free, independent and confidential advice on a wide range of issues to the East Belfast community.
We provide advice and advocacy on a wide variety of issues, including welfare benefits, tax credits, employment, housing and debt.
We offer services from the East Belfast Network Centre and five additional outreach locations throughout East Belfast, including Woodstock, Lower Ravenhill, Short Strand, Tullycarnett and Ballyhackamore. A home visit service is also available for those who are unable to access our services due to disability or caring responsibilities.
Volunteers are a valued asset and are integral to the delivery of our services and are involved at all levels of the organisation. Our highly successful volunteer programme provides accessible , accredited training opportunities to local people.
Opening hours
EBIAC is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm on Friday. Advice is provided at our Drop-in's located in the East Belfast Network Centre, 55 Templemore Avenue at the following times:
- Monday 9.30am - 11.30am Drop-in
- Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am Drop-in
- Wednesday 9.30am - 11.30am Drop-in
- Thursday 2.00pm - 3.30pm Drop-in
Advice is also provided at various outreach locations:
- Monday 9.30am - 12noon Drop-in
St Mathews Primary School, Thompson Street, Short Strand, Belfast (School term time only) - Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Drop-in
Woodstock Library, Woodstock Road, Belfast - Tuesday 9.30am - 12noon Drop-in
Ballyhackamore Library, 1-3 Eastleigh Drive, Up N'Ards Road, Belfast - Tuesday 2.00pm - 4.00pm Drop-in
Lagan Village Youth and Community Centre, 15 Ballarat Street, off Ravenhill Road, Belfast - Thursday 11.00am - 12.30pm Drop-in
Lagan Village Youth and Community Centre, 15 Ballarat Street, off Ravenhill Road, Belfast - Friday 9.30am - 12noon Drop-in
Tullycarnett Primary School, Kings Road, Belfast (School term time only)
We also provide appointments for completion of DLA and AA forms. Telephone to make an appointment on 02890 735690.
- Tuesday 2.00pm (two appointments available at EBIAC)
- Thursday 9.30am (two appointments available at EBIAC)
- Thursday 10.00am (one appointment available at Lagan Village Youth and Community Centre)
- Friday 9.30am (two appointments available at EBIAC)
Any changes to our normal opening hours will be detailed on our web page at http://www.ebiac.org
