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Referral of Young Person (0-18 years old) Self-referral, referral by a parent, carer, G.P., school or relevant professional.
Single Point of Access (SPA)
The Single Point of Access (SPA) is for young people with a GP in in Newcastle and Gateshead requiring a mental health assessment or intervention.
Referrals will be reviewed and triaged so young people are referred to the right service at the right time for onward assessment and treatment or advice and guidance.
Local charity Children North East are running the SAFE programme, which offers counselling to victims of sexual abuse aged 5 to 18 (
Build self esteem and be more confident, develop resilience and stop self-sabotage, be body confident, love the skin you are in and become more assertive.
The workshops last for 2 hours and you will receive a workbook for your own reflection after each session.
FREE places available but spaces are limited so registration is required. Priority will be given to women in Byker, Walker and Wallsend but all welcome!
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Social enterprise offering Mental health and wellbeing support. Services include mental health support group, mindfulness courses and classes, meditation groups, counselling service, mindful yoga. Delivered from our centre in Newcastle and other community locations. We also offer wellbeing interventions in workplaces, for more information visit website, mindfultherapies.org.uk
Do you live in Kenton or the surrounding areas?
Upstart Enterprise starts their new FREE women's wellbeing and enterprise group on Thursday's 10am-12pm at the Ha-ven in Kenton.
Take part in fun activities decided by your group like stottie making, cake decorations or a bike ride. Raise funds for these group activities through enterprise activities like making and selling items.
Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make new friends. Who knows - you might even decide to start your own business in the future!
James’ Place saves the lives of men in suicidal crisis.
We are a charity offering free, life-saving treatment to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London and Newcastle.
We stop men dying by suicide. Our professional therapists get quickly to the heart of a man’s suicidal crisis and help him solve it.
For Teenagers.
Our vision is that North Benwell will not be considered disadvantaged or deprived. We wish to see the young people of North Benwell enjoy the same possibilities of life as their peers in other areas of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The young people of North Benwell will generate their own hope for the future and be the agents of their own destinies.
Detached sessions allow the North Benwell Youth Project to engage with potential users and meet young people in the street.
Weekly starting 16 January 2023 - All of the community welcome
FREE community activities, food and refreshments
Mash up Mondays (10am - 3.30pm)
10am Coffee morning (board games and more)
12pm Lunch
1pm - 2.30pm Arts & Crafts (all abilities)
12.30-3.30pm Drop in for support with benefits, health and getting back to work or volunteering
Time to Chat Tuesdays (10am - 1pm)
10am Refreshments & homemade scones, board games and more
Do you know gardening is good for your mental health?
It's a good excuse to get out of the house for some fresh air and gentle exercise!
Pick a task or an activity at our community allotment or sensory garden.
Spend a couple of hours at the allotment, working at your own pace.
Have a break and a cuppa in out sensory garden, watching the birds and wildlife.
Come rain or shine we are here in any weather. It's lovely to work in the polytunnel when it rains!
Church Group - please contact for more information
Family hub on a Wednesday evening 5:30 – 7pm, we provide a hot meal and arts, crafts and activities.
Children over 8 years can attend without an adult.
Children 5 years to 8 years must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
50p for children - no booking required
This group is for ages 8-13.
Open space for arts, crafts, sports, games, trips and discussions around life and faith.
Come and join in - we play sports, DJ, drink hot chocolate, play with chalk, chat, create spaces to mark life’s big events, and generally enjoy the company of Byker and Walker’s young people.
Susan our community cook runs this friendly social cookery session where you can come along, cook with women from all over the world and eat together.
An online community group specifically for the LGBT+ community and allies. Hosts 'THE HUB' live on Pride Radio FM 89.2 and DAB.
Meets in central Newcastle Wednesday afternoons in a safe space and is open to anyone 15-25 years of age who identifies as Trans/non-binary.
Please phone or email for details.
Riverside Community Health Project is running three new short courses, Food Allergies and Risks Level 2, International Cooking, Recipe for Success. As well as their Friday Woman’s Group.
See attached leaflets for more information on dates and times and how to attend.