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. 

Humankind are also a delivery partner for the Rainbow Flag Award; a quality assured framework for schools to ensure that they are providing inclusive and positive environments for LGBT Students and their staff.

AKT in the North East supports LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.

Newcastle Treatment and Recovery is a dedicated service for anyone in Newcastle experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol. We are here to help you get well and stay well. We believe recovery from addiction and substance misuse is possible for everyone, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Our aim is to make recovery a reality in Newcastle – whether you’re dealing with problematic drug or alcohol use or helping support others that are.

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. 

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.  

Nuture and Nature - Our Unique Nursery

West Newcastle Academy Nursery provides space and time for children to develop a deeper way of learning.

By exploring learning in small groups and in many different contexts we will ensure every child has many opportunities to learn in ways that best match their interests and abilities.

They are encouraged to be curious, to ask questions and to learn from one another.

Please contact the school office for more information and to make an appointment to look at our unique setting.

Our nursery will be open for 3-4 year olds and we are currently full with a waiting list for 23-24.

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.

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.

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:

Come and check your child's BMI

Health Service appointments only.

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:

Northumbria Victim & Witness Service is dedicated to helping people affected by crime in Tyne & Wear and Northumberland.

At Northumbria Victim & Witness Service we provide victims and witnesses with support after crime, regardless of who they are and their circumstances. Our service is independent, non-judgemental and confidential and we offer free advice after crime. We provide bespoke support, personalised to the needs of each individual.

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.

We can offer:

• Benefits support - help with new applications and managing existing claims.
• Housing support - rent enquiries and arrears, managing housing applications and repairs.
• Advice - where to access further support including around debt and managing your finances.
• Other support- school applications, Council Tax.

By appointment only.

Please phone for more information or to book an appointment.