Services

CHNI's work - update of staff activities

For a snapshot of CHNI staff activities, click below:
  • Directorate
  • Development & Admin Team
  • North West Unit
  • Training Department
  • Training Department (Substance Use strand)
  • Youth Department
  • Information department

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    CHNI aims to support both its membership  and non-members working in the sector in providing a full range of appropriate and good quality services to people who become homeless in Northern Ireland.

    We continue to achieve this through providing  training, information and research, collective representation, networking and provision of technical support

    click here for information leaflet.


    CHNI offers a wide variety of projects and services to our members, and the homeless population:

    The Youth Unit

    		  

    seeks to inform and advocate on behalf of the youth homeless sector and young people experiencing homelessness.

    Click here for more information about Youth Research
         

    Buzz Youth Media Project

     

    provides opportunities for young homeless people in the fields of media and creative arts.

         

    Training

     

    CHNI continues to be at the forefront of homelessness and related training. Courses offered are diverse, comprehensive and always cutting edge, delivered by highly skilled practitioners.

     

    click here for current training calendar
         

    Substance misuse training

    		  

    The aim of the training is to improve the interface between the homelessness and substance treatment sectors. click here for more information

         

    Supporting People

     

    CHNI continues to inform both members and non-members throughout the sector on Supporting People issues.
         

    North West Office

     

    CHNI continues to expand their service to members outside the greater Belfast area.  Training and Supporting People are significant elements of the North West unit's provision.

         

    Information & Research

     

    CHNI provides a number of regular publications to its membership. This service ensures members and staff alike immediate access to information and advice.

    Homeless NI website. Homeless Northern Ireland has information on over 380 services that can help homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. It includes hostels, day centres and other advice and support services.

    Click here for site
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    Networking and Advocacy

    CHNI lobbies and campaigns for positive change in homelessness legislation and seeks to positively influence public opinion on homelessness issues, on an ongoing basis.

     
    Ricky Rowledge, Director   Margaret Henry, Deputy Director

    CHNI has extensive experience in developing innovative and effective ways of involving service users. We assist member organisations in the development of policy and practice in this area and relate this to best practice developed by other UK organisations. CHNI management and staff take part in a variety of internal and external networks. For example:

    • the Rough Sleepers Forum;
    • the Asylum Seekers Forum;
    • Supporting People Groups;
    • Children’s Services Planning Groups;
    • and many other fora.

    By taking part in these, we ensure that CHNI is consistent and effective in relaying up to date information to our members and facilitating communication.

     

    For further information, please browse the departmental pages within the site, or contact us.