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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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Wellbeing and Recovery
Services
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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 … >
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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… >
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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… >
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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… >
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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 … >
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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. >
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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DiscoverMe: Neurodivergent Social Group
Weekly on Tuesday's 5pm-6:30pm @ Whitley Bay Big Local Are you aged 16-25? This session is a safe space for anyone who id… >
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DiscoverMe: Soothe And Self Care
Weekly 5pm-6:30pm @ Barnardos - The Base, Whitley BayAre you aged 16-25?Come along to this relaxing session and explore the world… >
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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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Death Cafe
A death cafe is a place to talk about celebrating life, not worrying about death. We want to help people recognise that death is … >