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The Barnardo’s Wellness Recovery Project offers free, person-centred 1-2-1 counselling for women and children (including families) across Northumbria who have been victims of, and witnessed, domestic abuse. The project is based in Jesmond at the Barnardo’s Orchard Mosaic offices but we also offer outreach support in schools and the local community where appropriate.
Referrals for counselling can be made by any professionals and self-referrals are also accepted.
The Sanctum service consists of safe accommodation for men and women who have experienced domestic abuse and who cannot access mainstream services of refuge for multiple reasons (e.g. if they have drug or alcohol issues, pets, older children etc). Service users are supported short-term for 3-6 months, during which they are provided with a safe hours, emotional support, signposting to long-term specialist services and support to help move them on safely and securely into their own long-term tenancy.
A therapeutic service which aims to reduce the impact of abusive or traumatic experiences on children, young people and families. The Wellness Recovery Project delivers 1-2-1 counselling and therapeutic support for women, children and young people who have been witness to and victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence, or who may have suffered from bereavement and loss.
Safe for Life Course beginning 17 April 2024 12.30pm-2.30pm @ West End Women and Girls Centre, crèche spaces are available for children.
A referral can be made for anyone who identifies as a woman who has experienced Domestic Abuse.
10 week course that covers-
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Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums, get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly.
They are a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums. You can also get handy tips and information and are an opportunity to get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575.
You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Do you need some help and support with your child?
We can offer advice during pregnancy and once your baby is born. This includes preparing for birth, caring for your baby and early bonding.
Appointment only.
For more information and to book, please ring or email.
Our breastfeeding social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to
- meet other breastfeeding mums,
- get handy tips and information
- get support from a member of staff or volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us. You can also pop over to our Breastfeeding Mams Facebook page for lots of ongoing information and support.
Antenatal Classes
To book onto a class please ring 0191 282 3319. There are 3 classes:
Labour and birth
Infant Feeding
Baby Practical and getting to know your baby
The classes are run by
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The team can be reached via their Central Line: 07826 531575 (Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm)
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding and live in Newcastle, we can offer you information and support.
Start for Life combines the Antenatal and Breastfeeding Support projects. We are a team of practitioners and volunteers working alongside midwives and health visitors to offer additional support to families in Newcastle.
Appointment only.
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth.
Topics include:
- Staying healthy
- Practical advice
- Early bonding
- Brain development
- What to expect in labour.
Book through children-ne.org.uk
4 sessions dedicated to early bonding and preparing for birth.
Topics include:
- Staying healthy
- Practical advice
- Early bonding and brain development
- What to expect in labour
Book through children-ne.org.uk
12pm - 2pm - Appointment Only
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle.
They are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet others. You can get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle. They are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet others. You can get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
Run by Best Start at Healthworks.
For more information please call 07826 531575 or visit BumpBuds on Facebook.
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle and are relaxed, informal and friendly. They are a great way to meet others and to get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575
Our Pregnancy Social groups are for families living in Newcastle.
They are relaxed, informal and friendly and a great way to meet others. You can get support and information from one of our members of staff or a volunteer.
For more information, send us a message or call us on 07826 531575
At Children North East, we understand that expecting a baby can be such a joyous time but it can also feel overwhelming and complicated. You are not alone, we are here to help with our specialist Parent-Infant Therapy service –Little Minds in Mind!
If you, or someone you care about is expecting a baby, we can offer practical and emotional support to help you explore your feelings, share any worries and help prepare you for the exciting new chapter. We promise a friendly, relaxed and supportive group environment.
For parents and carers of babies 0-2 years old.
Therapeutic advice and support with baby led play to support bonding and attachment.