Social/recreational opportunities

QUEST works collaboratively with people to identify triggers or patterns of behaviours that lead to periods of alcohol misuse or lifestyle decisions which are continually impacting negatively on their mental health - activities range from personal development programmes and stress management to confidence building and negotiating skills

We provide a youth-friendly, holistic health and well-being service where young people, aged 11-25, have opportunities to socialise and to get advice and support on a range of issues including drugs and alcohol, mental health, personal development and employability. We also offer the C-CARD initiative where we can provide 16-24 year olds with sexual health advice and contraception. 

YES is a holistic health and well-being service for young people, aged 11-25, and is funded by the Public Health Agency. It provides:

• A walk in service for information, support and signposting on a wide range of health & wellbeing issues.
• A safe social space for young people in Ballymena town centre thorugh a Drop In service.
• Activities promting positive health & wellbeing - fishing, crafts, football, health & fitness programmes.
• Volunteering and development opportunities with our Youth Forum, with training and support provided.
• C Card Sexual Health Service for 16-25 year olds - providign free condoms, dental dams, femidoms and lube.
• A venue promoting young up and coming musicians with regular Gig Nights
• An outreach service supporting local schools and youth groups 
• Peer led group duiscussions/workshops on issues impacting young people

The One Stop Shop Service provides a youth friendly, holistic health and well-being service where young people, aged 11-25, have opportunities to socialise and to get advice and support on a range of issues