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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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What we do
We produce evidence-based short films and factsheets to help teachers, parents, carers and others working with children to help recognise any potential mental health issues in Primary School aged children. These are freely available on our website Nip in the Bud.
We believe passionately that early intervention reduces the risk of these issues becoming more serious in later years.
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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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New online mental health service launches in Newcastle and Gateshead
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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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Information booklets for carers who play a critical role in this journey through the care and support they offer to loved ones who also might need support at times.
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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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A group of women in the North East (18+) with any kind of disability to make new friends, do new things and feel safe whilst doing it.
Trips out, coffee morning, pamper sessions and MORE.
On the second Wednesday each month.
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Help and Connect is a service offered by Skills for People.
If you live in Newcastle upon Tyne and are aged 16 or over, our Help and Connect team can help you to get your support right and to make the most of what’s going on in your area.
What does Help and Connect offer?
Our team will help you make the most of the information we have. You can find out about:
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Angling 4 All, is an angling club for people with disabilities which provides weekly angling training on a Friday (10am – 2pm) at either Leazes Park in Newcastle or Gateshead Baltic Riverside.
All anglers train on a weekly basis to develop their skills to then compete in regional competitions.
Anglers have the opportunity to fish in the domains of game fishing, sea fishing and coarse fishing. Angling 4 All offers members structured activities, that are educational, fulfilling, and raise the self-esteem and confidence of people.
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Located in the heart of Newcastle within the Eldon Square Shopping Centre, Eldon Soft Play & Bowling offers a 2 story soft play area for families and kids to enjoy.
Our fantastic 8 lane tenpin bowling alley is also open for all to enjoy.
From family days out, to birthday parties and even corporate events - we've got you covered! For adults, our brand-new Gorilla Bar & Bowling facility offers a fully licensed bar, darts, pool, Gorilla-pong, table tennis and live sport.
You're sure to have a blast!
Every other weekend:
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