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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.
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Stephenson: a seven bed low secure unit providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients aged between 14 and 18 years with mild to moderate learning disability and a requirement for high levels of supervision in a safe environment.
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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.
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Welcome To Truth Counselling...
Our research from 948 therapy clients indicates that the most difficult aspect of therapy, is finding the right counsellor.
Maybe we can help.
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Are you feeling low? Worried?
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The rehabilitation bungalow is a standalone facility situated in the grounds of Walkergate Park in Newcastle. It can be used for assessment and treatment in order to maximise the rehabilitation outcomes for service users and their families.
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Qwell is a free, safe and anonymous mental health support tool for 18 to 25 year olds.
We offer a variety of anonymous support options to meet your needs
Online messaging
Our messaging feature allows you to reach out directly to a professional. We also use messages to connect with someone who may need additional support.
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Our aims are to:
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Provide a peer led, peer delivered education and support service where people can learn from each other’s insights, skills and lived experience.
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Nurture a community of warriors and survivors towards a sense of belonging and acceptance for who, what and how they are.
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Enable connection and friendship
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Provide opportunities that allow students to aspire to be their best selves.
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Our vision
Our vision is a world where children and families are supported effectively to build on their strengths and to achieve their goals in life
Our mission is to transform the experience of children, young people and their families with mental health. We do this by:
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NECS knows that sometimes parents and carers may be concerned about the emotional wellbeing of their children. Since our launch in 2006, we’ve experienced a steady increase in children accessing, and benefiting from, counselling. This has been even more so over the last 2 years as we move through the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Monday night is a nurture session for children suffering with anxiety aged 7-12.
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Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 25 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.
We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research.
We also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
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Be kind to your mind
There are small things we can all do to help be kind to your mind, and these can make a big difference to how we feel.
Get expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental wellbeing and make them part of your daily routine.
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This May Help, is a new national initiative providing mental health advice to parents and carers. This May Help is aimed at parents and carers who may have concerns about their child’s mental health and is part funded by the Quality Improvement Taskforce for Children and Young People’s Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Services.
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The Little Journey app has been designed by healthcare professionals, children and their parents for the sole purpose of improving how we provide medical information to families about hospital. It was created with the aim of reducing any anxiety you or your child may have, by familiarising you with what may happen and the team looking after you. Information is delivered to children and their parents based on the findings of research studies performed in the UK and abroad.
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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.
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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
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Signpost North East and North Cumbria is a community wellbeing and mental health hub which directs local people, to valuable services and resources.
We all know mental health and wellbeing is a vital part of all our lives that requires some looking after from time to time.
That’s why we’re here. To collect all the worthwhile resources and put them in one, easy to navigate website for all.
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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.
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We’re a non-profit, working on behalf of the NHS and local authorities. We’re dedicated to supporting people and communities across the country with their mental health. We’re here so no one has to struggle alone.
We’re here for people from all walks of life. We deliver a wide range of mental health services, from social prescribing and talking therapies – to nursing, supported housing, and specialist dementia care.
We work to understand the needs of every person and community we support, and offer care that is personalised, compassionate, and impactful.
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Kalmer Counselling are commissioned by Children and Young Peoples Service (CYPS) to provide counselling to children and young people with a learning disability or learning difficulty.
We also work with those who are awaiting a neurodevelopmental assessment.
Click here to download and read a copy of our flyer that explains the process.
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A weekly get together of making pies from scratch, good chat and the chance to meet new mates. Book at www.menspieclub. co.uk
Everyone Welcome
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English Martyrs’ is a Catholic primary school where the messages of the Gospel are at the heart of everything we do. We are very proud of our school, our pupils and staff, our parents and carers as well as our parish community.
We believe that each person is made in the image and likeness of God and therefore we value and respect each member of our school community as the unique individual that they are.
Our school is a happy place, where the needs of the 'whole child' are at the heart of all we do.
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Occupying a key position in the west of Newcastle, we reflect the rich cultural and social mix present in our area of the city. Our school accommodation is a large, modern building with generous, natural, outdoor space and extensive sports areas.
The immediate surroundings and wider community benefit all our children as they study the National Curriculum. Our logo is an excellent representation of our school community: a world for many varied people working together.
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St Charles’ is a 210 place single form entry Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary school with a 52 full/part time place Nursery.
All staff, both teaching and non-teaching, play a valuable part in supporting the development of our children.
We have a Governing Body comprising 12 Governors, Mrs Nealings is the Head Teacher and Mrs Higgins as the Deputy Head Teacher.
Our school SENCO is Mrs Higgins.
Our School
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