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Children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead can now get help from mental health counsellors using a free online service supported by the NHS.
Kooth.com is an award-winning online counselling and support service which is now available to all young people in Newcastle and Gateshead aged 11-18 years.
Areas of Work: Cancer, Carers, Complementary Therapies, Counselling, Palliative Care, Families, Auricular Acupuncture, Cancer Support Group, Advice and Guidance, Young person.
Cruse Bereavement Care (CRUSE) is a national charity committed to promoting the well-being of bereaved people. The organisation aims to help anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. It covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Cruse - Scotland is a separate organisation).
We care for children and young adults with progressive, life shortening conditions from across the North East.
Our team of skilled staff provide residential short breaks to local families. Up to six children and young adults can stay at any one time in our relaxed, home-from-home environment.
Children from birth to 18 can benefit from short breaks here. Teenagers benefit from their own living area – complete with games consoles, wide screen TV and PC’s.
We also care for young adults aged 18- 25 in designated, age-appropriate facilities.
A Specialist service for people who's lives are affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use. PROPS can offer one to one work, peer support groups, and training around substance misuse. They also offer carer and family training, respite breaks and an emergency out of hours telephone helpline. PROPS also work with young people 11+ who have been impacted by someone else’s drug or alcohol misuse.
If you know anyone who may be affected by drug or alcohol misuse, please contact us to make a referral or alternatively we would be happy to discuss this further with you.
We are a Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service for Children and Young People.
We offer interventions that allow children and young people to explore difficult experiences through play and creativity. We also support your setting by delivering training, consultation and workshops.
We offer: Play Therapy, Creative Therapy, CPD and Twilight training both online and face to face.
Streetwise provide a range of health and wellbeing support services for young people aged 11 - 25 year olds.
Young people aged 13-25 can access the full range of contraception, sexual health, C-card (free condoms), Chlamydia testing, pregnancy testing. Workers offer support around wider issues such as relationships, drugs, alcohol and any other issues facing young people. We will signpost on to other services where appropriate.
We have a counselling and mental health service offering support around mental health and well-being for young people aged 11-25.
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through the helpline, HOPELINE247.
We engage communities and volunteers in suicide prevention projects and deliver training programmes to individuals and groups. This includes equipping local councils, healthcare professionals and school staff with suicide prevention skills.
YoungMinds are the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
We want to see a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health, and all young people get the mental health support they need, when they need it, no matter what.
We are providing young people with reassurance and advice to help them make positive choices for their mental health and know what to do next if they are struggling.
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
RISE is part of the Newcastle Gateshead CCG, NHS and DFE Mental Health in Schools programme. We work in schools and colleges and support young people with moderate mental health needs. This could mean working directly with individual students, running group sessions, or helping teachers shape lesson plans or assemblies.
At RISE, we offer low intensity support for children and young people coping with mild to moderate mental health needs. Our Education Mental Health Practitioners will tailor sessions based on young person needs but themes may include:
A range of support services provided by trained professionals who are specialists in the field of male sexual violence. SurvivorsUK was established as a service for male survivors of rape and sexual violence, however they are an inclusive service and welcome anyone who identifies as male, trans, non-binary, has identified as male in the past, or anyone who feels that they are the right fit for them.
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.
Welcome to North East Wellbeing (NEW) providing a range of professional services to children and the educational community within the North East of England.
The Decider Skills course looks at ‘big emotions’ and how to deal with them.
It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognize these ‘big emotions’ and gives them ways to manage these thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a positive way.
The course is FREE
On Line via Teams and Face to Face
For further details please email responsivegroups@actionforchildren.org.uk or telephone 0191 272 4990
Local charity Children North East are running the SAFE programme, which offers counselling to victims of sexual abuse aged 5 to 18 (
The Humankind LGBT North East Services provide support to young people aged 11 to 25 through a range of projects across the North East region.
LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay Bisexual or Transgender or other related identities) specialist support includes one to one interventions, workshops, peer support and family work.
Discovering your sexual identity is an exciting and important part of growing up but it is also essential to stay safe and healthy. So our confidential and impartial sexual health service is here to help you (as long as you are aged 13 to 25 years old) with any questions, problems or support you need.
We can help you with:
This service is available at our usual Monday and Thursday drop ins as well as a specific sexual health drop in on Fridays from 3pm to 6.30pm at our Young People's Service based on the West Road in Newcastle. Come and see us without having to book an appointment and in confidence.
We're here to help adults and young people in Newcastle with all sexual health and contraception needs.
Our service offers advice, information, testing and treatment for sexual health issues, whilst also providing an online option for testing and treatment and hormonal contraception to make it more convenient for you.
Sexual health advice, Chlamydia screening and C-Card (condom) drop in at Byker Sands Family Hub for young people under 25. Starts 28th September 2022
Any questions or further advice please contact Catherine Aspin 07784299220 or email catherine.aspin@barnardos.org.uk
Our Sexual Health Drop in is moving!
From Monday 4th March our project workers and nurses will be available at:
Byker Sands Family Centre, 19 Raby Cross, Newcastle, NE6 2FF
2:30pm - 5:30pm
To celebrate the new location of the sexual health drop-in at Byker, they are holding a Launch Party at Byker Sands Family Centre on Monday 4th March, 2.30 pm – 5.30pm.
Think For Yourself (T4Y), a part of Blue Sky Trust, is a project targeting children and young people 8-18 years, empowering them with the skills, information and knowledge to enjoy healthy relationships and reach their potential.
We have delivered high quality relationship and sexual health sessions and professional training since 2001 across schools, colleges, and other youth services.