Mental Health
Welcome to the Mental Health category—a supportive space for diverse resources in North Tyneside. Here, you’ll find guidance on general wellbeing, strategies for managing stress and anxiety, and support for those caring for loved ones with dementia. We cover a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, self-harm, and eating disorders, along with resources for learning disabilities and autism.
Our aim is to foster a compassionate and inclusive community that helps individuals facing loneliness, isolation, and other mental health challenges. Whether you’re seeking tools for mental health recovery or ways to improve overall wellbeing, our resources are designed to support your unique journey towards mental wellness.
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Services
PeerTalk Peer Support Groups
PeerTalk is a national registered charity and we offer support to people living with depression anxiety or related distress through our peer support groups. Run by trained volunteer facilitators, the strength of these groups is that the support offered comes from others who know the experience of mental / emotional distress and overwhelm. People … >
Peer Talk Support Group @Whitley Bay Big Local
Peer Support groups for people living with depression. Peertalk meets at the Whitley Bay Big Local Building at 158 Whitley Road (the old job centre) every Wednesday evening from 7pm til 8.30pm. Covid secure, socially distanced sessions. Find out more about their work on their website >
Anxious Minds Recovery Centre
The Drop-in & Recovery Centre is run by local volunteers and our trained mental health team working with the local community, the aim is to empower the community to help and support each other helping each other achieve their full potential. For over 5 years we have provided local people with a safe space where they can access information, suppor… >
DiscoverMe: The Recovery College for Young People
Are you aged 16 to 25 and living in North Tyneside? Do you want to learn new skills, have fun, and make friends? If so, DiscoverMe is the place for you! DiscoverMe is a recovery college for young people, run in partnership with Barnardo’s The Base. It offers a safe and supportive space where you can explore your interests, express yourself, and g… >
A Time 2 Talk - Counselling Service
A Time 2 Talk aims to provide a timely, valuable counselling service to people when it is essential that they have someone to trust whilst they explore how they are feeling. Anyone receiving counselling will be treated without judgement in a safe environment. They will receive support from a qualified counsellor who will provide empathy and gen… >
Helix Art - Here to There
Here to There is a creative programme for people over 55, offering regular walks, talks, workshops and more. A chance to be creative and socialise at workshops, walks, talks, events and more… Here to There is a FREE regular creative programme for people over 55 delivered across North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Sunderland providing opportunitie… >
North East Autism Society
For over 35 years we've led the way in providing specialist care, education and services for children, young people and adults with autism, across the North-east of England. Recognised for our innovation and excellence, everything we do stems from an unswerving belief in providing bespoke person-centred support. It's at the heart of who we are to … >
Healthwatch Feedback Centre for health and care services
We want to hear about your experiences of health and care in North Tyneside. Pleased with your NHS or social care service or was there something about your service that could have been better? Let them know through our Healthwatch Feedback Centre. Using the Healthwatch Feedback Centre you can tell whether you would recommend to others and how yo… >
Launchpad North Tyneside Service User Survivor Forum
The forum is a space for mental health service users and survivors to stay informed on what's going on locally, have their views and experiences heard, raise awareness of the issues affecting them, meet like minded people and contribute to improving support for people with mental health difficulties. Mental health workers are welcome to attend if … >
Children and Young People's Support and Preventative Work
The Children and Young People's Support Workers carry out one to one sessions with young people in the community and within schools where counselling is not appropriate or where a different approach will benefit the young person. The focus of this work is safety and healthy relationships, and various fun activities are provided to support the youn… >
North Tyneside Art Studio
North Tyneside Art Studio support to adults in North Tyneside who are experiencing mental health issues, by engaging them in a variety of creative activity. We offer a wide choice of participation opportunities, so that as many people as possible can find an activity and a way of using the studio that suits them. For example, we have daily worksh… >
Independent Supported Living (ISL)
New Prospects can help people with a learning disability to live in their own home as a tenant. We will support people to maintain their tenancy by helping them to pay their bills, report repairs, get on with their neighbours; in addition we will support people to undertake daily living tasks like shopping, cooking, cleaning as well as help them t… >
Hedleys Adult Residential Services
When it comes to our adult residential services, our primary aim is to make each and every day with us a positive, enjoyable and beneficial one. The Percy Hedley Foundation provides a range of high quality residential services. We have four different adult residences, which are based in Forest Hall and Jesmond. We provide a personalised service … >
Free, life-saving therapy for suicidal men in the North East.
James' Place offers free, face-to-face therapy from trained, professional therapists at their centre in Newcastle. Men can self-refer or be referred by a professional including those working in health and community services, or by a friend or family member. Visit jamesplace.org.uk for more information. >
Salute Cafe
A local community cafe open to former military personnel, the community of Dudley and the general public. The cafe is open between Monday - Friday, 10AM-2PM, providing a range of hot and cold food, and refreshments. The cafe includes various support services such as: The 'Pay it Forward' scheme Cook2Give Luncheon Club Volunte… >
Safe Places
What is a Safe Place A safe Place is a building like a shop, a bank, a community centre or a church that displays the Safe Place sticker in the window. The staff in these buildings know how to help the members of the Safe Places scheme. Is the Safe Place scheme for me? The Safe Place scheme is for you if you feel unsafe or vulnerable when you a… >
Supported Living Services
Hft provide support to adults with learning disabilities in their own homes across North Tyneside and Northumberland. We accommodate a huge range of differing needs from a few hours support per week to 24 hour 2 to 1 packages. >
Safeguarding Adults - North Tyneside Council
Safeguarding means protecting people's health, wellbeing and human rights, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. Safeguarding adults means: Protecting people’s rights to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect People and organisations working together to prevent the risk of abuse or neglect, and to stop it fro… >
New Beginnings North East Ltd - Independant Supported Living
New Beginnings North East provides support to adults with learning disabilities to live in their own homes and participate in the community. We can provide 24 hours a day support by a full time staff team e.g. in independent supported living scheme or contracted hours per week by a support worker e.g. in Outreach work where the person still lives … >
Parkinson's UK Information
We produce a range of health and social care information, with input from healthcare professionals and people who have direct experience of Parkinson's. Our information is written for you, whether you live with the condition yourself or you are a friend, family member or carer. It covers everything you may need to know to deal with the day to day … >
Parkinson's Helpline
Our specialist nurses and advisers are at the end of the phone to provide information about any aspects of living with Parkinson's. They can discuss managing symptoms and medication, social care, employment rights, benefits and more. The helpline is free and confidential, and an interpreting service is available if needed. Opening times: Monday-Fr… >
Children and Young People Counselling and Play Therapy
We offer children and young people aged 4-18 who live in North Tyneside an opportunity to share with us any difficulties or problems they are having due to experiences of domestic or sexual abuse. Some like to talk about their feelings and experiences, while others like to use drawing, paint, clay, toys and games to let us know how they feel. At A… >
Family Mental Health and Wellbeing Intervention Programme
Mindstars free family mental health intervention service provides 10 weeks of psychoeducation to children aged 6-11 alongside their parents, carers and guardians. This will assist families to better their mental health and wellbeing – in addition to help relieve the pressures the statutory services in the NHS face. The programme is designed for … >
Healthwatch North Tyneside engagement and involvement
Healthwatch North Tyneside is here to make sure your views on health and social care services in North Tyneside are heard. We work with users of local NHS and social care services to hear about your experiences, identify any issues or problems and help bring improvements. For our latest health and care surveys visit our Have Your Say webpage. Yo… >
Healthwatch Health and Care Information Service
Healthwatch offer a Health and Care Information Service to help you get the information you need to make informed choices about your care and the services available. Our service is free and easy to use. Examples of information we can provide include: How to access social care services How to find a dentist, pharmacy, optician, GP etc. What to… >
Academy - Performing Arts
Develop your skills in writing, acting and directing. Produce your own plays and perform live at theatres THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 10am - 12.45pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 1.15pm - 4.00pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY -Saturday 10am - 3.30pm MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 10am - 12.45pm - Morpeth Methodist Church MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 1… >
Helix Art - Artists’ Agency
Artists’ Agency is our artist development programme. It offers a range of support for artists including training opportunities, mentoring and networking events. Why take part?There are many benefits to getting involved in one of our artist development programmes. These include: Skills development in working in participatory arts and managing p… >
Funded Programmes
The Twisting Ducks Core Group - Mondays - Heaton Centre - 10.00 - 3:30pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. Spectrum Theatre Company - Thursdays - Northern Stage Theatre - 10.00 - 3:00pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but i… >
Unisus Care
Empowering people with health conditions and disabilities to reach their potential through domiciliary care services. We consider circumstances of whole family when designing our services to meet your needs and will work with you to ensure needs are met. Caring about your home care needs We deliver home care in Newcastle and North Tyneside. Our … >
Academy - DJ'ing
Weekly DJ sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism aged 16 plus, supported by a professional DJ. The Twisting Ducks Academies offer a supportive and stimulating environment for participants to develop their creative skills, increase their confidence, and improve their health and wellbeing. DJs can progress to DJ at our World Headq… >
North East Autism Society Toddler Groups
This is a FREE service for children aged 5 and under going through the diagnostic process or with a diagnosis of autism. Trained autism practitioners will run sessions that aim to: * Provide a safe place where parents/carers and children can spend time with other families who are in similar situations. * Provide information, advice and signpostin… >
West Farm Care Centre
West Farm Care Centre is a purpose purpose-built centre opened in 2012, based in the heart of Longbenton and our highly trained and dedicated team are there to help residents settle into their new home and community as quickly as possible. It is home to 50 people living with dementia. Those who live here are not just a number – they’re treated as … >
Personal Assistance/1-1 Support
We are experienced personal assistants offering support to clients in North Tyneside. The service is for anyone aged 18+ who require additional support; this could be accessing their community or 1-1 support. We can support people with budgeting, help with accessing their local community, arrange and attending appointments, support around the home… >
Learning Disability Care Forum
The Learning Disability Care Forum is a partnership between carers, users, providers, North Tyneside Council and Healthwatch North Tyneside and is open to all. Learning Disability Care Forum meetings are held at the Langdale Centre, Langdale Gardens, Wallsend NE28 0HG from 10 to 12. Anyone with an interest in caring for people with learning disab… >
Alternative Education Provision
We are registered with North Tyneside Council and Northumberland County Council to provide alternative education provision to pupils who are at risk of exclusion or excluded from mainstream education. Access to our service is via referral routes through the local authority or school. We provide a supportive environment where pupils can gain skil… >
Academy - Band Academy
A weekly session for adults with learning disabilities and autism to develop their music skills, produce and record their own music, become part of our band 'The Twist' and perform live at gigs and events. The Twisting Ducks Academies also enable people to improve their confidence, health and wellbeing, develop friendships, and play a more active … >
1-1 Friendship Finder
We run a one to one mentoring project that looks to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism who has enrolled on to our programme as a friendship finder to achieve their friendship goals. As a Friendship Finder you will work with a mentor who will meet with you once a week/fortnight to help you meet up with existing friends or… >
Cullercoats Men's Club
We are primarily a retired men’s club run entirely by its members. It has no political or religious affiliations and is completely independent of any other organization or parent body. Its declared aims are the fostering of friendship, goodwill and understanding. We meet in the Minor Hall at Cullercoats Methodist Church each Wednesday throughout t… >
Earsdon Grange Care Home
One of the highest reviewed care homes in the North Tyneside area and winner of a ‘Top 20 Award’ for being named as among the most highly recommended care homes in the North East, Earsdon Grange is a purpose-built home which offers residential care and specialist dementia care for the elderly. Earsdon Grange also offers shorter-term respite break… >
Family Support Services
Family Gateway is a local charity that provides whole family support to families facing challenging circumstances in their lives. Our aim is to improve life chances for children and to support families to become resilient, confident, employable and secure. We deliver our intensive home-based whole family support using our unique Barefoot Professio… >
Equal Partnerships Support Services
Working to support people to be in control of their own life Staff employed by Equal Partnerships would always work to your plan, and support you in the way you feel is the best way. Personalisation Equal Partnerships can work for you to help you if you have your own individual budget, so you can have the life you want to have. We have experience… >
Supported Living (IDSupport)
ID Support is a domiciliary care agency, which specialises in working with adults and children who have one or more of the following: learning disabilities physical disabilities sensory impairment ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). We have a wealth of experience working with adults and children with the above conditions. … >
Children's Bereavement Support
Therapeutic Groups for bereaved children (4-12 years). The death of a loved one can be devastating for anyone, but for children in particular, it can be especially difficult to deal with, and as loving Parents/Carers it can be difficult to know where to turn for the right support. We believe all bereaved children should have the opportunity to ac… >
EveryDay Care and Support - Dementia Care
Dementia Support Service We support people living with dementia, their carers and families, on every step of their dementia journey from pre-diagnosis to end of life care. Our team of dementia specialists provide a comprehensive support service for people with dementia in their homes, in our Wellbeing Centres and in the wider community and care … >
Older LGBTQ+ Support | Age UK North Tyneside
We are proud to provide a range of inclusive and specialist services to the older LGBTQ+ community in North Tyneside. Our aim is to make sure everyone enjoys later life, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We want to make sure that the older LGBTQ+ community in North Tyneside is welcomed and supported by everyone. 🏳️🌈To find ou… >
Young Onset Dementia Peer Support Group
Are you under 65 living with Dementia? Our friendly and welcoming group provides you with a space to make friends, share experiences and ask for advice and information. >
Key Enterprises
Key Enterprises primarily supports adult men and women with enduring mental health needs, learning disabilities and acquired brain injuries but also accepts referrals from those with other psychological impairments such as dementia where appropriate to do so. Service users can take part in a range of work-based and social activities within our 5 d… >
Community Development at Battle Hill & Linskill
Community Development at Battle Hill & Linskill A full & engaging program for everyone over 18, with specific activities for people over 55. Share & learn new skills, meet new people & feel better whilst doing it. Activities are delivered across the Linskill & Battle Hill Multi-Use Centres in North Tyneside. >
Animal Assisted Play and Learning
Whether you are looking for ways to boost your child's speech, language and communication skills, or just seeking an alternative family activity, NAATA is ready to help in a way that is fun and effective. Contact us to book a time slot. >
Azure Charitable Enterprise
Azure provides support primarily to people who have a learning disability. As well as people with learning disabilities we also work with people who have a history of mental health, people who have physical disabilities, people who have acquired a head injury and people who are within the autistic spectrum. Within the supported housing departments… >
Shared Lives
What is Shared Lives? A Shared Lives carer shares their home and family life with an adult who needs care and support to help them live well. North Tyneside Shared Lives is regulated by the Care Quality Commission and we individually match trained and approved Shared Lives carers with people who need their support. Shared Lives carers support a… >
UBU - independent living support
With support available 24hours a day, we provide a safe and supported living environment enabling individuals to achieve maximum independence, maintain their tenancy, fulfilment and the ability to participate within the community. >
Headway Tyneside
Headway Tyneside provides support and information to people living with brain injury, their families, friends and carers in the Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside areas. Headway Tyneside also provides information to social and health care professionals and to independent and third sector organisations. At Headway Tyneside we organise, … >
Community Stimulating Activities
We provide a range of stimulating activities for people with a learning disability to take part in during the day. These range from Cookery classes, Sing and Sign, Drama, to Gardening and Exercise Classes (move it, groove it). You can take part in sessions that you enjoy - just come along, pay your entrance fee of £4 and have a great time. Activit… >
Steps Support
Steps Support is based around the areas of the North East region. We are a dynamic and non-discriminatory specialist care and supported living service, aimed towards promoting individual's life skills, independence and successful community participation and presence. Our service exists to provide for individuals with learning disabilities, mental… >
SomeOne Cares
One to One specialised counselling support for survivors of Childhood sexual abuse, rape and sexual assault. One to One counselling support for those effected by Domestic abuse, emotional abuse and physical abuse. One to One counselling support for those supporting a survivor of abuse ISVA Service Wellbeing Sessions >
Eating Distress North East
We are a small independent charity providing help and support to people in Tyneside, Wearside, Northumberland and County Durham whose lives are affected by mild to moderate eating distress. We do this by providing a range of services including counselling for men and women aged 16+, health and recovery topic workshops, support for friends/families… >
Wellbeing and Resilience Group
Our North Tyneside Wellbeing Project offers support for people over the age of 18, living in North Tyneside and experiencing issues around their mental health, regardless of diagnosis. Our Wellbeing Group provides a mix of facilitated group discussion along with workshops and activities to help you effectively manage your own mental health. It pr… >
Revoc (resilience for Victims of Crime)
Our ReVOC (Resilience for Victims of Crime) project aims to provide services in relation to your experience of crime which are aimed at supporting you on your road to recovery and better mental health. The service could be for you if you are aged 16 years old or over, live in Tyne and Wear or Northumberland and have experienced a crime, whether i… >
Leena Graham - Empowerment Mentor
Leena Graham - Empowerment Mentor Is pain stopping you from enjoying life? chronic aches and pains muscle stiffness painful joints Headaches Are mental and emotional issues stopping you from being the person you want to be? Stress Anxiety Depression Inability to focus Low self-esteem/confidence … >
Creative Support
Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion and wellbeing of people with care and support needs. Creative Support currently provides person-centred services for people with a learning disability, autism and mental health needs. We also support people with a physical disability and older people with care… >
St Stephens Court
St Stephens Court consists of individual units providing specialist care and support for people who have acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, complex learning and physical disabilities. St Stephens Court: Provides intensive nursing care and support for up to eleven individuals with learning disabilities who may … >
Pathways 4 All ~ Tim Lamb Centre
Pathways 4 All / Tim Lamb Centre Pathways 4 All is a parent-led charity, providing leisure services for children and young people with disabilities/ additional needs (0-25 years old). Our primary service is a specialist play and activity provision, the Tim Lamb Centre (in the grounds of the Rising Sun County Park, Benton). Indoor facilities at … >
School Mental Health Resources
We provide primary schools nationwide with digital mental health workshops and printed resources for a full school wellbeing approach. >
Harbour Support Services
We offer a range of different services to assist those affected by domestic abuse. We work across the North East of England with services in Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, County Durham, Darlington and North Tyneside. To find out what services we might offer in your area or for help finding an organisation near to you, call us on 03000 20 25… >
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
PAPYRUS is a charity organisation dedicated to prevention of young suicide in the UK. Our organisation offers a range of resources and support services aimed at enhancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Our Northeast office is located at Newcastle Upon Tyne. We offer support services HOPELINE247 08000684141 for those with thoughts… >
Bipolar UK e-community
A 24/7 online forum open to everyone affected by bipolar. It is moderated between the hours of 8am and 8pm to provide a safe space for you to ask questions, share experiences and get support. >
Children & Youth Social Prescribing
Social Prescribing Service for children and young people aged 6-16. >
Positive Pathways
Our Positive Pathways group meets each Tuesday morning at 10am to make friends, try new things and have fun. The group is very friendly and have tried lots of different activities and trips since they started in 2018. They've visited Minsteracres to learn about mindfulness and other holistic therapies. They've joined together with our Connected Ki… >
Listening Books
Listening Books is a national UK charity that provides an audiobook lending service for anyone who finds that an illness, disability, learning difficulty, or mental health condition impacts on their ability to read or hold books in the usual way. We have over 9,000 fiction and non-fiction audiobooks in our library, for adults and children, from b… >
engAGE
engAGE programme The engAGE programme creates opportunities for people aged 55+ in North Tyneside, by offering the chance to share and learn new skills whilst meeting new people. The programme has been running since 2017 and now offers a range of weekly and monthly activity groups, along with one-off events and day trips - to find out more pleas… >
Activities @ Howdon Community Hub
Howdon Community Hub is a public facing centre where we operate a programme of activities and sessions for people of all ages. The Hub also houses a gym, garden, outdoor sports courts and community café: Howdelicious. Howdon Community Hub is a safe space for people to engage with their community and improve and maintain their physical and mental w… >
Helping Hands Specialist Care Services
Learning disabilities. We support people with a wide range of learning disabilities to live the life they choose to achieve their goals and ambitions. Supported living. Most of our assistance is provided through supported living services – that is, support for people living in their own home, alone or with other people. Children and family servi… >
Pain Reduction Service
Chronic pain can be intolerable, painkillers can be life dimming and sometimes addictive. There is another way and today you can reduce some of your pain with this powerful package. The process is simple, we meet up for around 50 minutes, and explore an alternative way of pain management and reduction, called OldPain2Go Call for an initial 15 mi… >
Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy
We are an established service with an outstanding reputation and Sensory Integration expertise. The Tree Tops team are passionate about making a difference to children's/young adult's lives by working in partnership with families, schools and health professionals. Tree Tops Children's Occupational Therapy team have been assessing and treating chi… >
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support Group North East England
Does your child have meltdowns or fidget, lack concentration? Do they have feeding/sleep difficulties? Does your child dislike noises, touch, clothing or even school? Sensory processing difficulties (SPD) is not really recognised in the UK at this time although it is in America. It generally affects children/adults who have Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia… >
The Money Carer Foundation
The Money Carer Foundation is a national social enterprise that provides a trusted appointeeship service to protect vulnerable adults and to manage their everyday finances in line with our local partnership with the DWP. This involves paying utility bills, care contributions, rent and dealing with a variety of other financial activities on behalf… >
Dimensions Uk Ltd - supporting people with learning disabilities and autism
Dimensions is one of the country's leading not-for-profit organisations supporting people with learning disabilities and autism. Our approach to delivery is built around personalisation and enablement. We provide evidence-based outcome-focused support for people with Learning Disabilities, Autism and Complex Needs and help people to become activel… >
Volunteering with DiscoverMe
DiscoverME offers courses and activities that are co-designed and co-produced by young people. Young people are provided with the opportunity to volunteer alongside staff if they would like to. There are currently two main volunteer roles available, Planning and Development Ambassador and a Co-facilitator role. Signing up to volunteer is quick and… >
Parkinson's Local Advisers
Our Parkinson's Local Advisers provide confidential, one-to-one information about Parkinson's and local services. They're there for anyone affected by the condition, including carers, family and friends. And give support, as well as helping you manage the day -to -day challenges of Parkinson's. Local Advisers can also liaise with health, social ca… >
Anxious Minds Counselling Service
Counselling and Psychotherapy Counselling and Psychotherapy are talking therapies. The basis of counselling and psychotherapy is the relationship that is established between the person being supported and their counsellor or psychotherapist. It is essential that the person being treated feels safe and that his counsellor is trusting and non-judge… >
Psychotherapy 1:1
Psychotherapy talking service face to face or online. >
Blue Talking Therapies
We are a close team of highly experienced and fully accredited psychotherapists and counsellors. We care deeply about helping people recover from mental health issues and only used evidence based talking therapies to achieve this. At Blue Talking Therapies we offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and E… >
Befriending | Age UK North Tyneside
Our Befriending service offers vital emotional support to vulnerable or isolated adults over 50. Customers can access the service through self-referral, or by a family member or professional by completing a referral form. They will then be matched with a friendly, trained volunteer befriender who visits or calls them every week for at least six mo… >
Unisus Wellbeing
Counselling can help you when you are feeling confused, anxious or depressed about the future. It is not about the counsellor giving you advice – its about the counsellor working with you to find your own solution. The counsellor can offer tools to help you explore what that solution might be. >
Wonderland Wellbeing
If you want to reduce pain and stress, improve your overall health and quality of life with a holistic approach you have come to the right place! My name is Julie and I am an experienced Holistic Therapist, Reiki Master and a member of the Guild of Holistic Therapists. I work with clients to create a bespoke treatment that works to calm the sympat… >
Cultivating Wellbeing with emotional/behavioural change and intervention.
The aim is to reduce your level of suffering and to create movement towards your goals. We show you fresh, new ways of viewing your situation or problem, and then support any possible shift's towards solutions. Sometimes, only one session is needed for you to find some relief from your suffering, however, due to the coronavirus outbreak, results m… >
Food and mood education
Food and lifestyle can have a big impact on our mood and emotions. Good mental and physical health are not separate, one affects the other. I provide education to community and charity groups on the food and mood connection, how diet can support anxiety and depression, and the impact of stress; physiological and psychological has on our bodies and… >
A Time 2 Talk - Listening Service
Our Listening Service gives an individual, with a life-long condition, the opportunity to talk to a trained counsellor in confidence, whilst being supported by a family member or friend that they have chosen. The individual can talk frankly about their fears and aspirations for the future in a trusting, confidential and honest environment. This se… >
Mindfulness groups
Mindfulness groups - a lovely, calm place to connect and learn a mindfulness skill to help with many mental health issues including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, anger etc. Contact me for more information! No experience is needed. >
Thrive - Day Care Provision
Thrive is a day care project for people with additional needs who want to have meaningful experiences in a warm, friendly and supportive work environment Anyone who has a additional support needs and is over 16 can come to us for a fulfilling and fun day. We run a busy garden and a joinery workshop based in a thriving community centre. We know th… >
Gosforth Al-Anon
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. >
Family Support Work
We understand that the effects of domestic and sexual abuse do not usually stop after the events but often continue to affect personal and family life. The Family Support Worker can offer practical and emotional support for parents and carers of children and young people who attend Acorns. This may include housing and benefits advice, support to … >
Healthy Connections Project
Here at LD:NorthEast we work hard to bring people together. We tackle isolation and feelings of loneliness by supporting people to have fun, spend time with friends and feel good about themselves by looking after their health & wellbeing. Sport and physical activity are a great way of bringing people together. Our Healthy Connections project is d… >
Veteran Recovery College
The Anxious Minds Veteran Recovery College offers a variety of outpatient community mental health services to military veterans and their families who are struggling with issues related to mental health and addiction to anyone suffering whilst waiting for OP Courage or Community Mental Health and long term support for veterans and their families l… >
NT L.I.F.E Recovery College
The NT LIFE Recovery Colleges offers educational courses about mental health and recovery, which are designed to increase students' knowledge and skills and to help them feel more confident in the self-management of their own health and wellbeing. Delivered in a safe and friendly community setting, courses and workshops are co-produced and design… >
Better Connect : Creative Wellbeing Programme
Better Connect is Helix Arts’ creative health programme offering regular arts sessions and creative opportunities across North Tyneside that improve health and wellbeingBetter Connect is our creative health programme for North Tyneside. It is built on our previous arts and health work developed during 2021. We will be running a long-term programme… >
Admiral Nurses | Age UK North Tyneside
Our professional Admiral Nurses service currently consists of five Admiral Nurses and our Coordinating Officer. Our Aims • To provide a holistic package of services that can support both people living with dementia, and their carers at all points through their dementia journey.• To be recognised as an expert in dementia and as a lead provider of… >
Care and Connect
Care and Connect can help you with: Infomation and advice about local care, support, groups, activities and services Finding services to help you manage your home and maintain your tenancy Meeting new people and participating in your community Finding information about paid and voluntary work, training or learning Advice regarding equipment… >
Advocacy
Giving a voice to vulnerable adults in North Tyneside. Why Advocacy? Sometimes basic rights are denied to vulnerable people. Advocacy is founded on the belief that people are of equal value regardless of ability, wealth or status and are therefore entitled to equal rights. We should all be entitled to the following rights: To make decisions abo… >
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a partnership between Phoenix detached youth project and Connexions, North Tyneside. The groups provide support to young people regarding their mental health and emotional well being and is for young people aged 12- 25 years from across North Tyneside. We currently run 5 groups which meet on a fortnightly basis. Young people need … >
Flexible Support Options - Respite
We offer a range of Respite Services for people with disabilities to allow parents and carers a much needed break, and to offer people time away from home, thus allowing them time to spend with their friends, to relax, socialise, visit new places and even to prepare them for having their own home. We offer accommodation based respite at Queensbri… >
Independent SEN (Autism) Advice & Support for Parents, Carers and professionals.
We believe in Co-Production, positive empowerment and every parent should have all the facts when it comes to their child/children's schooling and life choices. Having a young adult, child/ or children with Additional needs can magnify the need even more so, not only for the individual with the condition/s, but the siblings and extended family. We… >
Mental Health and Wellbeing (Public Health)
Did you know that one in four people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their life? We all expect to get a cold or sore throat from time to time, but when it comes to the way we feel emotionally, it can be hard to recognise or admit that we're not feeling 100%. Mental health problems are common and can happen to anybody, re… >
Things to do
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Chair-based Pilates
A 45-minute slow-moving chair-based Pilates class is suitable for people who have difficulty getting down on the floor. Regular … >
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Tai Chi Qigong
Tai Chi Qigong is an ancient form of Chinese exercise characterised by slow, graceful movements that help improve circulation, ba… >
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Weetslade Hub
Free hot/cold drinks served with a biscuit and even a home made scone at times! Pop in and grab a drink, have a chat and or just… >
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Autism Better Together Oxford Centre Drop-In
We meet once a month at the Oxford Centre (typically third Tuesday of the month 1pm to 4.30pm). These are drop-in sessions, so p… >
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Autism Better Together Wallsend Library Drop-In
We meet once a month at Wallsend Library in the Ark Royal room (typically first Tuesday of the month 1pm to 4.30pm). These are d… >
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Outdoor Well-Being Activity Day
FREE - Well-being walks and cycle rides for North Tyneside residents Available now to book for individuals or community groups w… >
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PeerTalk North Shields Peer Support Group
A peer support group for anyone over 18 facing stressful times, depression, anxiety or other related distress. Facilitated by two… >
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PeerTalk Whitley Bay Peer Support Group
A peer support group for anyone over 18 facing stressful times, depression, anxiety or other related distress. Facilitated by two… >
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Singaround Sundays
Music Session in the garden for acoustic instruments and singers, singing circle style, join in with other musicians and learn ne… >
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Dementia Cafe
Dementia Cafe has something different every week. We have singing, crafts, quizzes etc. Come along and see. You will also meet ne… >
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Discover Me: Social Group
Come to this group to connect with other young people in a relaxed environment. >
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Discover Me: Gaming Masters
Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No prior experience is necessary! >
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DiscoverMe: Express Yourself
Come along and use our creative arts session as a way to relieve stress and anxiety. Our session provides young people with a saf… >
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DiscoverMe: Neurodivergent Group
Weekly on Tuesday's 3:30 pm-5:00 pm @ YMCA North Tyneside Are you aged 16-25? This session is a safe space for anyone who identi… >
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DiscoverMe: Sing it Out!
Weekly, on Thursdays 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm @ East End Youth & Community Centre A singing group to express yourself through music! Th… >
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DiscoverMe: Soothe And Self Care
Weekly, every Monday, 5pm-6:30 pm @ Barnardos - The Base, Whitley Bay Are you aged 16-25? Come along to this relaxing session an… >
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DiscoverMe: Mindful Kitchen in The Base
Discover how to cook healthy meals on a budget while exploring the connection between food and mood. All skill levels are welcome. >
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Autism Better Together White Swan Centre Drop In
We meet once a month at the White Swan Centre (typically fourth Tuesday of the month 1pm to 4.30pm). These are drop-in sessions,… >
