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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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… >
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. >
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… >
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 >
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… >
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… >
