MACS Supporting Young People
MACS Supporting Young People
MACS works with children & young people aged 11-25 experiencing a range of issues including homelessness, substance abuse, self harm/suicide, care leavers, not engaged in education or training (N.E.E.T) or who are vulnerable or generally at risk.
We also work in the areas of highest deprivation across Belfast, Lisburn and Co. Down (based on national deprivation indicators for Northern Ireland). In 2014, we worked with more than 450 young people, helping them improve outcomes in at least one or all of the above issues.
Our core services are Supported Housing, Mentoring and Floating Support.
Services
MACS Supporting Young People works with children & young people aged 11-25 who are:
- Experiencing mental health difficulties
- Misusing substances
- Engaged in anti-social behaviour
- Care experienced or have social services involvement
- Homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Who self harm and/or are suicidal and who are marginalised and at risk.