Latest News
At CALMS
CALMS Holiday Notice
CALMS Launch on 15th September 2023
Building funded by Department for Communities
Posted on 21/09/2023
Funding from Northern Ireland Housing Executive
Thank you
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Christina for organising a fund raising event for CALMS. The total amount raised was £2693. 
Easter Holiday Notice
Posted on 04/04/2023
CALMS Carvery and Movie Time
Posted on 16/03/2023
CALMS Movie Day
Posted on 09/02/2023
CALMS Christmas Closing Notice
Posted on 19/12/2022
CALMS Day Trips
Posted on 19/12/2022
CALMS Choir – Thyme to Sing – Christmas Carol
Carvery Lunch & Movie Time
Posted on 05/12/2022
CALMS would like to acknowledge the grant from The Honourable The Irish Society in supporting CALMS services 
Online CBT Workshop
Spaces still available.
Zoom Link for the workshops if anyone would like to join:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85333010281?pwd=amRpVHRPemlISUJtUlpIeWxJV0dFQT09
Please contact info@calmsstresscentre.org or ring 02871 268698 to register 🙂
Feel free to share~~
Posted on 26/10/2022
Tai Chi Thursdays
Posted on 24/10/2022
CALMS Fight Night – 5th November
Getting Ready to Fight!
Posted on 18/10/2022
October Event
Posted on 10/10/2022
CALMS Fight Night
CALMS (Community Action for Locally Managing Stress) is hosting a fundraising event on 5th November in the Guildhall in Derry. All fund raised will assist us to continue to provide free and accessible services to individuals suffering from stress and stress related illnesses. If you are up for the challenge and would like to get involved in the event, please contact CALMS.
Posted on 28/09/2022
CBT Workshop @ CALMS
Posted on 22/09/2022
The Commissioner for Victims and Survivors, Ian Jeffers, visited CALMS.
Posted on 22/09/2022
CALMS Yoga Online Classes
Posted on 13/09/2022
CALMS Choir
Thyme to Sing
Posted 02/09/2022
CALMS Summer Holiday Notice
Posted on 22/07/2022
~~~ CALMS has moved ~~~
Posted on 10/06/2022
CALMS Bridge to Wellness
This project has been supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through The Department of Health Mental Health Fund.
CALMS – Walking Group – Out & About
CALMS Walking Group is restarting this Thursday 5th May at 7pm for 8 weeks
Happy Easter
Posted on 14/04/2022
CALMS Creative Arts
CALMS Activities
Come to see movie DOG
Posted on 28/03/2022
CALMS is recruiting a Counsellor with CBT Skills
Network Event @ Maldron Hotel
Posted on 07/03/2022
Day Trip
at Crumlin Road Gaol
Posted on 04/03/2022
CALMS Art & Craft Class
Posted on 28/02/2022
CALMS Activities Spring 2022
and 
Movie Time “Duke” on Tuesday 8th March at 12noon.Updated on 28/02/2022
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
This project has been supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the Nationwide Community Fund.
CALMS Art and Craft Class
Posted 28/02/2022
CALMS Activities Spring 2022
Please note the Rock N Roll Years and Dancehall Days Concert (on 5th Feb) has been scheduled to Saturday 26th March @ Millennium Forum.
CALMS Activities Spring 2022
Posted on 26/01/2022
CALMS Walking Group ~
Out & About
CALMS Art and Crafts Programme
Posted on 07/01/2022
CALMS Christmas Arts and Crafts Workshop
Posted 16/12/2021
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
CALMS is delighted to receive a donation of £600 from Derry Credit Union to support and run our Mental Health Support Line. Thank you.
Posted 15/12/2021
CALMS Christmas Wreath Workshop
Posted on 14/12/2021
~ CALMS Christmas Raffle ~ 
Chance to win an amazing Hamper of Handmade Aromatherapy Products by CALMS“Help us to help others this Christmas”
CALMS Choir
CALMS choir will be performing at Northside this Wednesday 1st of December from 11am.
Posted on 29/11/2021
CALMS Recruitment
CALMS is recruiting under the JobStart Scheme.
Social Media Assistant 
Closing Date: 4th November 2021 #worldmentalhealthday2021
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
This project has been supported by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland through the Wesleyan Large Grants Fund.
For further information, please speak to your counsellor, complementary therapist or welfare rights officer. Tel: 02871 268 698
CALMS
Yoga Class
Wednesday 7:30pm from 21st April
Posted on 20/04/2021
Recruitment in CALMS
Job Title: Complementary Therapy Coordinator
Organisation C.A.L.M.S (Community Action for Locally Managing Stress)
Salary NJC pt 26 – £22,724.32 pa
Hours 37.5 hours per week
Location C.A.L.M.S.
Reports to: Project Manager/ CALMS Committee
Managing: CALMS Complementary Services
Duration of Post: 11 months until 31st of March 2022 (with the
possibility of extension subject to funding)
Your application must be received no later than: 12 noon on Wednesday 28th April 2021
For Job Description and Job Specification please email info@calmsstresscentre.org
Posted on 15/04/2021
CALMS Tai Chi Class
PLEASE NOTE The New Zoom Link for today’s (2nd April) and next week’s (9th April) Tai Chi class has been changed to the link below due to technical problem. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Arts with heART
Join our Arts with heART session with Brid Cutliffe on Tuesday 30th March at 2pm.Everyone welcome.Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 989 3189 2849Passcode: 601973Posted on 25/03/2021
Arts with heART
Arts with heART
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our loved friend and devoted work colleague Arleen.
Those we love dont go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and held so dear.
Arts with heART on 9th March
Posted on 03/03/2021
Arts with heART on 2nd March
Posted 01/03/2021
Arts with heART
Posted on 22/02/2021
CALMS Tai Chi Class
Posted on 18/02/2021
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
CALMS Online Workshops – Spring 2021
CALMS Online Workshops
Spring 2021 Timetable
CALMS is pleased to offer more Online Workshops via Zoom in partnership with Derry GP Ferderation.
Further information on the couses will follow.
Posted on 12/02/2021
Psychology of Anger and Forgiveness Workshop
Posted on 05/02/2021
CALMS Justgiving Page
Shake Your Stress Away
Posted on 25/01/2021
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
CALMS NEW PHONE LINE
CALMS is doing everything to stay connected to you!! We are pleased to announce that our new phone system is NOW installed. Please listen carefully to the options, this will ensure your call is directed to the right person to assist you.
CALMS Office Number – 02871 268 698
Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 2pm
Posted on 13/01/2021
“Breath is Life”
Online Workshop
4 Week workshop on the use of the breath. Learn techniques to help overcome life’s stressors and regain equilibrum and balance.
Its FREE.
Everyone Welcomed.
Please register by sending email to calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
Posted 21/12/2020
Mental Health & Me
Edited on 06/01/2021
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
Fundraising Event – Just Giving Page
We wish to announce that our Just Giving Page has raised £1310 and thank you to each one of you for recognising and valuing the work of CALMS.
Posted 04/12/2020
Donation Received
On behalf of CALMS we would like to sincerely thank the Crawford family for making a donation of £420 to our organisation. The Crawford family held a celebration of their mother Maisie’s life. Maisie was an active and valued member of CALMS committee and sadly missed. Thank you again.
Posted 02/12/2020
Youth Make It Happen – The Saga of Jenny Murder Mystery
https://haveyoursay.derrystrabane.com/…/youth-making…/
Dealing with Anxiety and Panic
Four Week Workshop offered by CALMS
Posted on 20/11/2020
Dealing with Anxiety and Panic
Four Week Workshop offered by CALMS
Posted on 11/11/2020
Relax & Breathe
Four Week workshop offered by CALMS
posted on 10/11/2020
CALMS Mental Health Support Line
WELFARE RIGHTS INFORMATION
Introduction to Zoom Video
Message from CALMS Pottery Facilitator – Deirdre O’Callaghan
Do you need support?
CALMS Services are here for you!
Lets stay in touch
If you are reading this please continue. Mandy of us at this time are feeling the stress of not being able to see people, not being able to go outside, anxiety about family and friends getting coronavirus all of which can impact negatively on our physical and mental wellbeing. Many of our older clients 65+ and our young people speak about boredom being a major problem for them. We want to let you know that CALMS is here for you. Help us to stay connected to you. Don’t feel isolated make that call and speak to one of our team. We all must do our bit to be rid of this pandemic.
” There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about”
CALMS Cares about You.
Posted on: 07/10/2020
Elly’s Case study
Elly is in her sixties and lives in Derry with her partner who has Alzheimer’s their family are all grown up. Taking care of her partner who is unaware of Covid restrictions is an important part of Elly’s day to day life. Elly works as a nurse but has had to reduce her hours due to her partner’s health and her own mental health. Things changed significantly for Elly since the period of social distancing began. Before the lockdown, Elly’s partner’s needs were provided by friends and other services in the community. While Elly enjoyed spending more time with
her partner during lockdown, she found it hard without access to her usual support system, commenting that ‘not having any support from services and friends is really hard’ Ely felt that lockdown put her into survival mode. Elly made the call to C.A.L.M.S she said while my home situation remains the same I find just having someone to listen and support me has made a difference, I don’t feel as tired or isolated. I am
glad I made that call.
Posted on 08/10/2020
Culture Night
https://www.derryjournal.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/thyme-sing-will-be-making-most-derry-culture-night-2976417
Posted 30/09/2020
Thyme to Sing @ Brooke Park
Good Relations Week ~ BELTER
CALMS Yoga Class via Zoom
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm
Its FREE.
Please send email to nicolahassan@hotmail.com to register.
Posted on 20/08/2020
CALMS COVID 19 Support Line
CALMS is delighted to receive funding from Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to support and run our COVID19 Support Line.
Thank you.
Posted on 15/07/2020
Month of July
Something Inside So Strong
Like so many others, our choir is unable come to together to sing just yet, however they’ve created a special video performance of one of their favourite songs to help inspire you all because we believe that everyone possesses “Something Inside so Strong’.
Posted on 29/06/2020
🙂🙂Hi All, Did you know🙂🙂
Each time you smile 🙂, you throw a little feel-good party 🎉🥳 in your brain 🧠. The act of smiling activates neural messaging that benefits your health and happiness. 😃😄❤️
Posted 12/06/2020
❤️🎼Sing Along At Home🎼❤️
Join us every Wednesday at 1pm LIVE on Facebook for another “Sing along at home’ session with Erica who will take you through another new song…..
this week we’ll sing “Fields of Gold’ by Eva Cassidy.
Here are the lyrics 🎼❤️🎼❤️🎼❤️
Posted on 10/06/2020
Breathing Techniques
Breathing – Day 1
Posted on 10/06/2020
Breathing – Day 2
Posted on 19/06/2020
Breathing – Day 3
Posted on 24/06/2020
Breathing – Day 4
Posted on 06/07/2020
Breathing – Day 5
Posted on 15/07/2020
Breathing – Day 6
Posted on 16/07/2020
Breathing – Day 7
Posted on 19/08/2020
CALMS COVID 19 Support Line
CALMS is delighted to receive funding from Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland and Community Foundation for Northern Ireland to support and run our COVID19 Support Line.
Thank you.
Posted on 27/05/2020
One Moment in Time
Every month our choir ‘Thyme to sing’ will share short videos entitled ‘The power of words’, from songs and poems that we love. We hope today’s powerful words will connect with you ❤️🎼❤️🎼
Posted on 26/05/2020
Simple Massage Techniques
Please LIKE the video on our Facebook Page if you enjoy the video or would like to see more of its contents.
Simple Massage Techniques for Neck and Shoulder
Posted on 14/05/2020
Simple Massage Techniques for Jaw Tightness and Tension
Posted on 26/05/2020
Simple Massage Techniques for Headaches
Posted on 04/06/2020
CALMS Complementary Therapy Team
Meditation – Day 1
Posted on 06/05/2020
Meditation – Day 2
Posted on 12/05/2020
Meditation – Day 3
Posted on 20/05/2020
Meditation – Day 4
Posted on 26/05/2020
Meditation – Day 5
Posted on 04/06/2020
Mental Health Awareness Week
18th May to 24th May 2020
The Theme this year is KINDNESS
More Information on…
Mental Health Awareness Week
One Small Act of Kindness
updated on 20/05/2020
Thyme to Sing
by Erica Curran
Video One: Introduction
Video Two: Vocal Warm Ups
Video Three: Let’s Learn The Song
“I Will Follow Him”
Posted on 20/05/2020
Complementary Therapy Team
One to One Session
Introduction by Marta
Posted on 19/05/2020
⭐️Managing your Mental Health⭐️
CALMS are pleased to announce a new FREE, short course via ZOOM to help anyone who may be struggling with anxiety and/or low mood.
Beginning Wednesday 3rd June at 11am.
For further information please contact CALMS on calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com.
Numbers are limited, please register in advance as soon as possible to confirm your place
Posted on 11/05/2020
Message from Complementary Therapy Team
Marta, one of the therapist of Complementary Therapy Team
Posted on 06/05/2020
Message from Complementary Therapy Team
CALMS Complementary Therapies
CALMS Complementary Therapists are now offering the following services listed below on a 1-1 basis via zoom/skype to suit the clients’ individual needs.
These services can be provided on a one-off basis, or over a number of sessions as needs dictate.
If you wish to avail of one to one assistance – Why not call and speak to one of our friendly team 02871 268698
Posted on 04/05/2020
CALMS COVID 19 Support Line
CALMS is delighted to receive funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland to support and run our COVID19 Support Line.
Thank you.
Posted on 04/05/2020
CALMS YOGA CLASS
Class starts on Wednesday 29th April 2020 at 6:30pm
Posted on 28/04/2020
CALMS COVID-19 Support Services
Now it has extended to the communities.
Posted on 24/04/2020
COVID-19 Support Service for Front Line Staff
Posted 09/04/2020
Photos of our Art and Craft Class in March
Posted on 31/03/2020
Law Centre NI is here to help
These are extraordinary times for everyone. The COVID-19 health emergency has brought challenges to how we conduct our everyday lives at home and at work. I hope you and your team are staying well.
I am writing to let you know that our legal advice service continues to operate as usual and with the surge in demand, particularly for employment law advice, we have created a new email channel for the public and advisers to contact our legal advice team.
For advice, call us on (028) 9024 4401. If you are experiencing difficulty getting through to an adviser you can email our advice hubs on:
• Employment – employmentadvice@lawcentreni.org
• Immigration – immigrationadvice@lawcentreni.org
• Benefits – benefitsadvice@lawcentreni.org
• General enquiries – admin@lawcentreni.org
We have also launched a new COVID-19 support webpage dedicated to providing all the latest updates and information in relation to the changes in law and policy arising from the COVID-19 situation in our core areas of work. The webpage has key resources to help advisers and members of the public, including:
• Employment rights FAQs
• Self-employed workers FAQs
• Updates on social security arrangements
• Immigration contingency plans
We held an ‘Adviser Network Webinar’ on Friday to keep advisers across the network up to date on changes in law and policy and if you missed this you can find the slides here. In response to demand, we’re running these webinars weekly to ensure advisers get the most up to date developments.
If you want to know more, or you want to register your team for the next webinar, please contact our training team at training@lawcentreni.org.
Please will you draw this information to the attention of your team?
We will continue our efforts to help the public and advisers access free, independent and confidential advice. We will continue to look to ways to respond to the current circumstances and work collectively to make a difference to people’s lives at this crucial time.
Posted on 30/03/2020
Managing Stress and Anxiety
Posted on 27/03/2020
CALMS – Welfare Rights Advice
During the temporarily closure of CALMS office, please ring Dee Robson 075 9339 6094 Monday to Friday between 12noon to 2pm for Welfare Rights Advice.
Thank you.
Posted on 26/03/2020
Updates on Changes to Social Security in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Northern Ireland
Social-Security-Update-24-March-2020_200324_160059
Posted on 25/03/2020
Things we can control during Covid 19 Crisis
Posted on 25/03/2020
Message from CALMS Welfare Rights Advisor – Dee Robson
For further information, please ring CALMS office at 02871 268698
Posted on 21/03/2020
UPDATE on CALMS services
From Monday 23/03/2020 we will no longer be providing Face-to- Face services however, we will continue to offer services and programmes by:- Video, Skype, Zoom and Telephone.
For more information, please ring 02871 268698 or email calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
Stay Safe.
Posted on 20/03/2020
Community Support – updated
Posted on 20/03/2020
Safe way to take off your gloves.
Posted on 20/03/2020
Community Supports – COVID 19
If you have additional information and would like us to add it on the table above, please email the information to calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
Thank you.
Posted on 19/03/2020
Looking After Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Looking after your Mental Health during the Coronavirus Outbreak (1)
Updated on 19/03/2020
Update from CALMS re COVID 19
Please be advised CALMS currently remain open. We are closely monitoring PHA and Government advice and adhering to all guidelines. In the event of closure all clients with scheduled appointments will be notified by email or telephone.
We intend to offer some services by video, telephone and email e.g. counselling, C.B.T. , Welfare Advice and general advice so no one should feels isolated or unsupported.
If you are feeling lonely, or isolated due to social distancing please feel free to ring CALMS and speak to one of our staff.
Useful links
www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/minding-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.html
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus
Keep washing your hands Anyone with symptoms –
- a newcontinuous cough and/or
- a fever
However mild, you should stay at home for 7 days from when your symptoms started.
- If you have mild symptoms, you do not need to be tested. Please do not contact or go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
- If your symptoms worsen during your home isolation or you are no better after seven days, seek medical advice by telephone.
- If you have an underlying health condition and develop symptoms do let your GP know.
- Please only call 999 if it’s an emergency.
This action will help protect others in your community while you are infectious.
Posted on 16/03/2020
Please see the link below for updated information on COVID-19
https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus#situation-in-northern-ireland
Posted on 11/03/2020
Great Vidoes at the Belter Variety show:
Belter – Jordan Hartop – Someone You Love (Lewis Capaldi)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkniUfZYYuY&feature=youtu.be
Belter – Maeve – Island Of Woods
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq9VWl67Bz4&feature=youtu.be
Belter – Owen Coyle – Your Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBv5hn6Tt4w&feature=youtu.be
Belter – Phoebe Nutcracker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU8U0fW2qvE&feature=youtu.be
Belter – SJ – You’ve Got The Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK54XSjns_o&feature=youtu.be
Belter – St. Pauls – I Get Around
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUWzdtB4YE0&feature=youtu.be
Belter – HUB Choir
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7SU8D9OkLc&feature=youtu.be
Belter – Wooden Soul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbrQN54akzc&feature=youtu.be
Belter – Flaunt Your Step
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2g_Q-OQ2kc&feature=youtu.be
Posted on 09/03/2020
Festival of Music and Song
@ Guildhall on 22nd Feb
Posted on 04/03/2020
Belter
Song Writing Competition
Congratulation to the Winner – Matthew
Belter – Art Exhibition in Derry Journal
posted on 19/02/2020
Belter – Variety Show
Saturday 15th Feb 2020 @ Waterside Theatre
Congratulations to the joint winners –
Cora and Maeve
Posted on 18/02/2020
Belter – Art Exhibition
on 14th Feb 2020 @ Void Gallery
posted on 18/02/2020
“Giving is better than receiving because giving starts the receiving process.”
Jim Rohn
On behalf of C.A.L.M.S. Community Action for Locally Managing Stress we would like to sincerely thank all of you for your kind donations.
Derry Credit Union
Nationwide
Waterside Credit Union
As you already know C.A.L.M.S. Is a non-profit organization, established in 1994 which assists individuals to deal with stress and stress related illnesses. Our organisation is dependent on grant aid and donations.
Your donation goes a long way in helping us to achieve our mission:
”To provide educative, preventative and rehabilitative programmes and services that empower individuals and organisations to recognise, reduce and manage stress effectively.”
Posted on 12/02/2020
Pathways to New Beginnings –
A Step by Step Approach to Managing Mood and Anxiety
(2 hours x 3 weeks course)
Friday 13th March 10:30am to 12:30pm
Friday 20th March 10:30am to 12:30pm
Friday 27th March 10:30am to 12:30pm
If you are interested please register via phone 02871 268698 or email calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
Posted: 12/02/2020
CALMS’ Youth Project – The Belter
Posted on 30/01/2020
CALMS’ Youth Project –
The Belter
Please support and feel free to share.
Posted on 29/01/2020
Please Support the Belter Project and feel free to share.
Posted on 28/01/2020
Festival of Music and Song
In Remembrance of Maisie Crawford BEM
Past member of Management Committee of CALMS
Tickets will be available in CALMS Office
Posted on 27/01/2020
Thank you very much to the team in Nationwide who raised £545 to support the work of CALMS.
“A Step by Step Approach to Stress and Anxiety” course will start on Saturday 25th January 2020 at 11am to 1pm @ CALMS office.
Tea and Coffee will be provided.
FREE course
Please register by phone 028 71 268698 or by email calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
Pottery Class will start on Monday 20th January 2020 at 5pm @ CALMS Main Building
Yoga Class will start on Wednesday 8th January 2020 at 6:30pm @ CALMS Main Building.
FREE of CHARGE
CALMS Choir – Thyme to Sing – performed at Brooke Park on Sunday 15th December
Updated on 18/12/2019
CALMS 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday 23rd November @ Waterfoot Hotel
Information Day will be held on
Date: Friday 10th January 2020
Time: 11:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: Maldron Hotel, Derry BT48 6HL
Lunch will be provided.
Please register by phone 02871 268698 OR
by email calms.wellbeing@hotmail.com
(Please register for catering purpose)
Updated on 18/12/2019
Christmas Art and Craft Classes in Nov 2019 @ CALMS
Many thanks to our local newspaper The Derry Journal for the article.
CALMS is celebrating 25th Anniversary.