Ballynafeigh Community Development Association

This is a partnership programme with Taughmonagh Community Forum Limited (TCFL) funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA). We deliver a targeted Health and Social Wellbeing programme across the lifecycle comprising sports/physical activity, intergenerational relationship building, drug awareness, and personal development e.g. counselling.

The Advice Services at Ballynafeigh Community House is a part of an Advice Consortium covering all of South Belfast. BCDA provides a generalist Advice and Guidance Service to a wide range of people i.e. elderly, unemployed, single parents, people with learning, disabled etc. We specialise in Welfare benefits and take a holistic approach to people’s needs i.e. advice on Warm Home schemes, occupational …

The service delivers talking therapy sessions, with clients referred to the service by their GP via the Mental Health Hub. Each client receives up to 6 one on one face-to-face or online sessions with a fully qualified Life Coach or a Psychological Talking Therapist, as appropriate. Clients who avail of talking therapies at BCDA typically suffer from depression, anxiety, low mood and low motivation. Talking …

Ballynafeigh Men’s Shed project is a partnership project between BCDA and Belfast City Council for men over the age of 50 years. It is held in Ormeau Bowling Pavilion on Tuesday and Thursday and in Annadale Community Centre Monday and Friday from 11am-1pm Activities include Cookery Skills, Gardening, Music and Reminiscence, Arts Workshop, Table tennis workshop, and occasional trips.