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OCN Endeavour Awards
Celebrating Our Learners at the OCN Endeavour Awards Congratulations to Megan Cooke and Stephanie Wilson, two outstanding learners from HURT, Have Your Tomorrows. Both learners were nominated by tutor Cathereen Wells,...
Thank you Brickfield Court!
HURT would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended a coffee morning held at Brickfield court in aid of HURT where they raised an amazing £520! Thank you so much & well done to all those involved
Thank you Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School
HURT would like to say a BIG thank you to the pupils of Good Shepherd Primary & Nursery School, Derry. Pupils rasied an amazing £209 for our Charity, Thank you and well done everyone!
Thank you Long Tower Primary School
HURT would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to the pupils of the Long Tower Primary School who wore yellow & raised £200 for Darkness Into Light Derry. Thank you so much for the support & well...
Thank you – Darkness into Light 2026
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who got up early and joined us for the 2026 Darkness into Light walk along the quay, raising awareness for suicide prevention. To all the AMAZING HURT staff, Board...
Reconnected Recovery Programme at HURT
Darkness into Light 2026
Darkness Into Light 2026 is a global 5km walk, which will take place around 4:15 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Walking from the darkness into the light i.e. sunrise which is different times in different locations....
“How many more sons & daughters must we lose?”
Today, our founder Sadie O’Reilly shares her story in the Derry Journal — a story born from heartbreak, but one that fuels HURT’s mission every single day. Having lost her only son Tony to heroin, Sadie knows the...
Reconnected Recovery Evening Group
Reconnected Recovery is an evening recovery group for people who work or have other commitments during the day. We are now offering an evening group on Wednesdays from 6.30pm A safe, supportive space to reconnect,...
Say Yes to the Dress! The Quirky Corner
We’re super proud of Viv and all of our amazing volunteers Their hard work not only keeps our charity running but also gives back to the community. What started as a simple idea blossomed into a magical 'Say Yes to the...
Fire & Glass Event –
Well done to everyone that took part on the Fire & Glass event on Saturday, 10th January at 4:30pm at St Columb’s Park House
Dry January?
Learning from leaders at Foyle Port
Learning from Leaders at Foyle Port Thank you all from Cathereen, HURT. As part of our Lead'her'ship Navigators Programme, young people had the opportunity to interview Niamh, Louise, Bill, and Lynette, gaining real...
Christmas Closing Notice
We will be closing for Christmas at 2pm on Tuesday 23rd December and reopening on Monday 5th January 2026. This time of year can be challenging for many. If you need urgent support while we’re closed, please reach out...
6 week Navigator Leadership Programme
Welcome to the SAFE Foundations Programme
The SAFE Foundations Programme is designed to help you build stability, confidence, and wellbeing in your home and in your life. You are not alone — we will walk this journey with you. “Every new beginning starts with...
Meet our Counsellor Sean
Meet Sean, another one of our amazing counsellors here at HURT. Listen as he shares his approach to counselling and how he supports those struggling with addiction! 02871369696
Meet Our Counsellor Geraldine
Meet Geraldine! One of our amazing counsellors here at HURT Hear how she helps clients on their journey through recovery #counselling#derry#hurt#mentalhealthmatters#Addiction
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