Mental Health
Welcome to the Mental Health Category, a compassionate haven offering diverse support in North Tyneside. Our resources cover a spectrum of mental health concerns, addressing the challenges and complexities that people may face. Whether you're seeking guidance on wellbeing, coping strategies for stress and anxiety, or support for a loved one with dementia, our category is designed to provide understanding and assistance.
In this space, we prioritise inclusivity, aiming to foster connections and community for those dealing with loneliness and isolation. The category extends support not only for specific mental health issues such as depression, self-harm, or eating disorders but also focuses on overall mental recovery and wellbeing. Additionally, we offer information and assistance for learning disabilities and autism challenges, emphasising understanding and inclusivity.
Connect with our supportive community and discover a wealth of resources aimed at promoting mental health awareness and providing valuable support for your unique well-being journey.
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Autism
Services
Independent SEN (Autism) Advice & Support for Parents, Carers and professionals.
We believe in Co-Production, positive empowerment and every parent should have all the facts when it comes to their child/children's schooling and life choices. Having a young adult, child/ or children with Additional needs can magnify the need even more so, not only for the individual with the condition/s, but the siblings and extended family. We… >
1-1 Friendship Finder
We run a one to one mentoring project that looks to support individuals with learning disabilities and/or Autism who has enrolled on to our programme as a friendship finder to achieve their friendship goals. As a Friendship Finder you will work with a mentor who will meet with you once a week/fortnight to help you meet up with existing friends or… >
Academy - Performing Arts
Develop your skills in writing, acting and directing. Produce your own plays and perform live at theatres THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 10am - 12.45pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 1.15pm - 4.00pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY -Saturday 10am - 3.30pm MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 10am - 12.45pm - Morpeth Methodist Church MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday … >
1-2-1 Friendship Mentor
A one to one friendship mentor supports an individual with a learning disability and/or Autism who has enrolled on to our programme (friendship finder) to achieve their friendship goals. We are looking for volunteers to become Friendship Mentors A mentor will be expected to meet up with their friendship finder once a week/fortnight helping them … >
Group Support
Supporting people to try and develop independence skills in group environments. All our groups are open to people on our programme and their guests. We are looking for volunteers to join us in supporting the groups. The ideal candidate for this volunteer role would support people to do things on their own and encourage people to become more inde… >
Funded Programmes
The Twisting Ducks Core Group - Mondays - Heaton Centre - 10.00 - 3:30pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. Spectrum Theatre Company - Thursdays - Northern Stage Theatre - 10.00 - 3:00pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but… >
Things to do
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DiscoverMe: Neurodivergent Social Group
Weekly on Tuesday's 5pm-6:30pm @ Whitley Bay Big Local Are you aged 16-25? This session is a safe space for anyone who id… >
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Autism Better Together Oxford Centre Drop-In
We meet once a month at the Oxford Centre (typically third Tuesday of the month 1pm to 4.30pm). These are drop-in sessions, so p… >
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Autism Better Together Wallsend Library Drop-In
We meet once a month at Wallsend Library in the Ark Royal room (typically first Tuesday of the month 1pm to 4.30pm). These are d… >