Mental Health
Welcome to the Mental Health Category, a compassionate haven offering diverse support in North Tyneside. Our resources cover a spectrum of mental health concerns, addressing the challenges and complexities that people may face. Whether you're seeking guidance on wellbeing, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, or support for a loved one with dementia, our category is designed to provide understanding and assistance.
In this space, we prioritise inclusivity, aiming to foster connections and community for those dealing with loneliness and isolation. The category extends support not only for specific mental health issues such as depression, self-harm, or eating disorders but also focuses on overall mental recovery and wellbeing. Additionally, we offer information and assistance for learning disabilities and autism challenges, emphasising understanding and inclusivity.
Connect with our supportive community and discover a wealth of resources aimed at promoting mental health awareness and providing valuable support for your unique well-being journey.
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Support Groups
Local support groups can be a way to get help and meet with other people who have a similar experience. Some provide therapy, while others offer activities or opportunities to socialise and reduce isolation.
Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other, this could be a lived experience of mental illness either personally or in a caring role. In some cases peer support groups are run by volunteers, in others they may be facilitated by the NHS or another local service such as a charity or community group.
Groups can be informal and accessed directly, others may require a referral from a GP or self-referral.
Services
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 … >
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… >
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… >
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. >
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… >
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 … >
Things to do
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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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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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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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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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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… >