Mental Health

Services

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… >

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 … >

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… >

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… >

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… >

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… >

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… >

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. >

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… >

Children & Youth Social Prescribing

Social Prescribing Service for children and young people aged 6-16. >

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… >

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… >

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… >

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. >

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… >

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 … >

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… >

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… >

Children and Young People Counselling and Play Therapy

Children and young people are free to express themselves through words and/or through the medium of play using the toys, sand, art, clay and music available. Within the safety of a trusting relationship, non-directive techniques are used to support and empower children and young people to process their stories of domestic abuse and facilitate thei… >

Family Support Work

Are you the parent or carer of a child who needs our support? Our team of specialist workers provide a range of therapeutic and support services for children and young people aged between 4 and 18. We aim to provide a safe space for children to express thoughts and feelings and to help them make sense of the difficulties they are experiencing. 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… >

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Things to do

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  CEED - Creative Expression in Eating Distress

  CEED is a partnership project with Eating Distress North East and we have secured funding for 12 months to develop a peer led pro… >

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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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  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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  Discover Me: Social Group

  Come to this group to connect with other young people in a relaxed environment. >

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  DiscoverMe: Neurodivergent Group

  Are you aged 16-25? This session is a safe space for anyone who identifies as neurodivergent. Come alone, socialize with other yo… >

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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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  Discover Me: Gaming Masters

  Join us for an epic Dungeons & Dragons adventure! No prior experience is necessary! >

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