Local Contacts

In this section we will provide useful contacts with the aim of helping families in Northern Ireland access services and support. Some of the information provided may be of use to families outside of Northern Ireland. We endeavour to ensure that the information and links provided are from reputable sources. If you know of services or support that would be useful for other families then let us know. Also, if you provide a service that would be useful to families living with Autism in Northern Ireland, please let us know.

Information on Legal Advice and Assistance

Childrens Law Centre: The Children's Law Centre offers to its members, children and young people, information on children's rights, advice on children's rights and the law as it relates to children, and training on children's rights

Childrens Law Centre
3rd Floor Philip House,
123-137 York Street,
Belfast,
Northerm Ireland
BT15 1AB

Tel: (028) 9024 5704
Email: info@childrenslawcentre.org »
Web: http://www.childrenslawcentre.org [External Link] »
Citizens Advice Bureau: Citizens Advice helps people resolve their debt, benefits, housing, legal, discrimination, employment, immigration, consumer and other problems and is available regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, nationality, disability or religion

Citizens Advice Bureau
46 Donegall Pass,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland
BT7 1BS

Tel: (028) 9023 1120
Email: info@citizensadvice.co.uk »
Web: http://www.citizensadvice.co.uk [External Link] »
Equality Commission Northern Ireland: The Equality Commission for Northern Ireland is an independent public body. Their mission is to advance equality, promote equality of opportunity, encourage good relations and challenge discrimination through promotion, advice and enforcement

Equality Commission Northern Ireland
Equality House,
7 - 9 Shaftesbury Square,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland
BT2 7DP

Tel: (028) 9050 0600
Email: information@equalityni.org »
Web: http://www.equalityni.org [External Link] »
Law Centre (NI) - Belfast Office: Promotes social justice through legal advice, representation, policy, training and publications. They may be able to help with DLA queries, Community care, Employment rights and help with law surrounding Mental health issues

Law Centre (NI) - Belfast Office
124 Donegall Street,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland
BT1 2GY

Tel: (028) 9024 4401
Email: admin.belfast@lawcentreni.org »
Web: http://www.lawcentreni.org [External Link] »
Law Centre (NI) - Western Area Office: Promotes social justice through legal advice, representation, policy, training and publications. They may be able to help with DLA queries, Community care, Employment rights and help with law surrounding Mental health issues

Law Centre (NI) - Western Area Office
9 Clarendon Street,
Derry,
Northern Ireland
BT48 7EP

Tel: (028) 7126 2433
Email: admin.derry@lawcentreniwest.org »
Web: http://www.lawcentreni.org [External Link] »
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People: The Office of the NICCY was established by the NI Assembly to look after the rights of children and young people in N.I. They can assist with advice on childrens rights, complaints and legal action and research and enquiries

Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People
Millennium House,
17-25 Great Victoria Street,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland
BT2 7BA

Tel: (028) 9031 1616
Email: info@niccy.org »
Web: http://www.niccy.org [External Link] »
Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC): The Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC) is a Northern Ireland based charity providing a free and independent advice and advocacy service for parents of children with special educational needs, up to the age of 18

Special Educational Needs Advice Centre (SENAC)
Graham House,
Knockbracken Healthcare Park,
Saintfield Road,
Belfast,
County Down,
Northern Ireland
BT8 8BH

Tel: (028) 9070 5654
Email: info@senac.co.uk »
Web: http://www.senac.co.uk [External Link] »

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