Helplines in ARD, Northern Ireland.

Are you being bullied at school, home, work or online? Contact a ARD, Northern Ireland helpline today.

If you’ve been bullied or belittled at home, school, work or online, you don’t have to suffer alone. There are 1 helplines in ARD, Northern Ireland for people who’ve been victims of bullying. Bullying can be physical or psychological, direct or indirect, but whatever form it takes, it always hurts. Bullying can look like:

• You have been taunted, teased, threatened or harmed by others.
• Have you been publicly laughed at, taunted or purposely left out of groups and activities
• You have been embarrassed by the spreading of rumours, whether made up or true.
• One or more people have repeatedly sworn at, called names, taunted or physically harassed you.
• Someone has made repeated negative comments about your appearance, culture, family, lifestyle or behaviour.
• You have been threatened or physically harassed by others on a regular basis.
• You have been threatened or physically tripped, pushed, hit, kicked or spat at by someone.
• You have been repeatedly threatened or harmed by others.

There are countless ways in which bullies can victimise others. Some are public and overt, while others are private and covert. Although you might feel rejected, self-conscious and afraid, you are not alone. Bullying is never a true reflection of who you are, how you look, or your life’s potential.

The victims of bullying come from all walks of life, from every school, playground, workplace and online platform. You may be sceptical about whether helpline support in ARD, Northern Ireland will work for you, especially if you have been treated badly in the past. The good news is that helpline staff are well-trained to help people with experiences like yours.