Over the Christmas and New Year period, some AWARE NI support groups will pause or run on amended dates. Please check the list above for details about your local or online group, including closures and alternative meeting times.

We know routine can be important, so if you’re unsure or need clarification, please get in touch with our team. Support remains available throughout the festive period.

 

No Changes:

• East Belfast open as normal 23rd and 30th December.
• Derry (PM) group open as normal 23rd and 30th December.
• Tuesday Online group open as normal 23rd and 30th December.
• Lurgan group open as normal 23rd and 30th December.
• Omagh group open 23rd and 30th December.
• Coleraine group open as normal 30th December.

 

Changes or Partial Closures

• North Belfast (AM) group open 23rd December and closed 30th December.
• South Belfast open as normal 23rd and 30th December but meeting at 3pm.
• Newry group open as normal 24th and 31st December but meeting at 3pm.
• Downpatrick group open 23rd December and closed 30th December.
• Carrickfergus group meeting 18th December and opening again 8th January.
• Limavady group meeting 18th December and opening again 8th January.

 

Closed until 2026

• West Belfast closed until 7th January.
• Bangor group closed until 7th January.
• Newtownards group closed until 7th January.
• Wednesday Online group closed until 7th January.
• Thursday Online group closed until 8th January.
• Derry (AM) group closed until 8th January.
• Newcastle group closed until 8th January.
• North Belfast (PM) group closed until 8th January.
• Lisburn group closed until 8th January.
• Magherafelt group closed until 8th January.
• Strabane group closed until 7th January.
• Enniskillen group closed until 6th January.

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