Masquer-Aid Peer Support Group
Masquer-Aid is a peer support group for people who have recently found out they are neurodifferent or are waiting for a diagnosis. We talk about shared experiences, learn about life and have fun too. Aimed at 11 to 25 year olds, our groups are led by you and what you need. Our 1-2-1 support can be a space to build your confidence and self-awareness or get help with your mental health. Our peer support groups where you have the chance to learn from others like you.
We can provide help to access counselling or mentoring. Help with the cost of travel is available. We can link into the healthcare services making your diagnosis and, where appropriate, signpost you to other help. Help with the cost of travel is available.
Referral only. Referrals are currently only being taken through CYPS (Getting Help) but we can take enquiries and answer questions via our email address:
masquer-aid@children-ne.org.uk
For further information please contact Nimerta Virdee on: 07355 090839 or email: masquer-aid@children-ne.org.uk
Who to contact
- 0191 273 3997
Opening Times
- Fri
- 04:00 pm ~ 05:30 pm
- Fri
- 05:30 pm ~ 07:00 pm
5.30 - 7pm session is for over 16s
There are also a variety of sessions that are run across Newcastle and Gateshead every week. Visit children-ne.org.uk/masquer-aid-support-groups/ to see the current sessions being run.
Other Details
Availability
11 to 25 year olds who have recently found out they are neurodifferent or are waiting for a diagnosis.
For more information contact at: masquer-aid@children-ne.org.uk. Or make a referral at: newpip.children-ne.org.uk/neuro-groups-and-send-path-weyes-referral-form.
Location Details
CHILDREN NORTH EAST YOUNG PEOPLE SERVICE
4
GRAINGERVILLE NORTH
WESTGATE ROAD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE4 6UJ
