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 programme for young people aged 11-25 who have recently found out they are neurodivergent or are waiting for a diagnosis. They will take part in a 12-week programme where they learn about what it means to be neurodivergent and talk about shared experiences.

Ways to Wellbeing program has been developed to support parents who have concerns about their children’s emotional wellbeing.

The program is split into two, two hour sessions.

If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, trained volunteers are here for you day and night.  This is a free, confidential and anonymous text support service.

Text: BAGC to 85258.

Hadrian Unit is a high risk needs-led acute psychiatric ward for the whole of Cumbria based at the Carleton Clinic in Carlisle. It has 22 beds providing assessment, care and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team.

The Street Triage Team operates across Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland, areas. The Team aims to improve access to mental health services and avoid preventable detentions when using section 136 of the Mental Health Act.

Are you feeling low? Worried?

We are one of the UK’s leading providers of mental health services who work both privately and with the NHS to help people and families experiencing mental and emotional difficulties to get better.

Get professional support from the UK's leading mental health, autism, and ADHD service.

At NYAS we are all about standing up for children and young people’s rights, making sure their voices are heard and that they get the help and support they need. We are very aware this is currently an unsettling and worrying time for children, young people and their families.

We are here for you.

Help you to UNDERSTAND what's going on around you. LISTEN to you. BE independent and work only for YOU. Inform you of your RIGHTS. Support you have your VOICE heard. Help you to be INVOLVED in decisions.

At Andy’s Man Club, we want to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health and create a judgment-free, confidential space where men can be open about the storms in their lives.

If U Care Share are a charity that support people affected by suicide, or who feel suicidal themselves.

They normally meet the clients weekly and are local to the North east.

The Decider course looks at 'big emotions' and knowing how to deal with them.

It helps children, young people and adults learn to recognise these thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives you ways to manage them in a positive way!

This course is FREE online via Teams

Individual: 4-6 Sessions

Groupwork: 6 Weekly Sessions

For more information call Family Practitioners Nancy summers or Natalie Maughan on 0191 2724990 or email newcastleouterwestenquiries@newcastle.gov.uk

Support group set up by Washington Mind for young people aged 13-25. Tuesday evenings 5-7pm at Washington Mind

Community Counselling is a FREE service managed by NCAT in partnership with Newcastle College. This service provides support to people who are currently facing personal difficulties including; Depression, Anxiety, Low self-esteem, Bereavement, family issues, domestic violence, suicide and many others. This service is for Men, Woman and children.  

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 CAN project helps 16-25 year olds from Newcastle and Gateshead who may require support to transition into adulthood or make steps towards improving their confidence and reducing isolation. CAN aim to support young adults to overcome any barriers affecting them to move forward in their lives.

A mentor programme with a difference, it connects them with someone who can provide assistance tailored to their needs and ambitions. In the past, the programme has helped young people to:

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

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.7 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support.

As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.

To improve the emotional, heath and wellbeing through use of creative activities to build self-confidence and self-esteem. Providing strategies that women can use to improve their own emotional wellbeing.

This is aimed at women who are isolated, struggling with their emotional health or wanting to build confidence and make friends.

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 (

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

 

In our weekly group we take part in different craft activities. Our activities are decided by the group. Develop your business enterprise skills, have fun and make friends. 

Contact vicki@upstartenterprise.com or call 07872618895 to book a space.