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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Wellbeing
Services
Salute Cafe
A local community cafe open to former military personnel, the community of Dudley and the general public. The cafe is open between Monday - Friday, 10AM-2PM, providing a range of hot and cold food, and refreshments. The cafe includes various support services such as: The 'Pay it Forward' scheme Cook2Give Luncheon Club Volunte… >
Gosforth Al-Anon
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. >
Good to Know Groups
What are Good to Know Groups?We run Good to Know Groups as part of our Telephone Groups. These one-off events offer social and learning opportunities to people who may not be online or who may struggle to get out and about into their communities. They also connect older people with their peers and partner organisations, to hear and talk about issu… >
Pain Reduction Service
Chronic pain can be intolerable, painkillers can be life dimming and sometimes addictive. There is another way and today you can reduce some of your pain with this powerful package. The process is simple, we meet up for around 50 minutes, and explore an alternative way of pain management and reduction, called OldPain2Go Call for an initial 15 mi… >
Helix Art - Artists’ Agency
Artists’ Agency is our artist development programme. It offers a range of support for artists including training opportunities, mentoring and networking events. Why take part?There are many benefits to getting involved in one of our artist development programmes. These include: Skills development in working in participatory arts and managing p… >
Activities @ Howdon Community Hub
Howdon Community Hub is a public facing centre where we operate a programme of activities and sessions for people of all ages. The Hub also houses a gym, garden, outdoor sports courts and community café: Howdelicious. Howdon Community Hub is a safe space for people to engage with their community and improve and maintain their physical and mental w… >
Things to do
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Singaround Sundays
Music Session in the garden for acoustic instruments and singers, singing circle style, join in with other musicians and learn ne… >
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Women's Wellbeing Group
This Bi-Weekly group is a space for local women to explore issues affecting them, try new things and socialise. Activities so far… >
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Weekly Creative Workshops at NTAS II
NTAS II is our sister site to our main arts for mental health site North Tyneside Arts Studio. NTAS II offers a supportive envi… >
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Heritage Action Zone - North Shields
As part of North Shields High Street Heritage Action Zone Helix Arts is running a series of projects in North Shields focused on… >
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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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DiscoverMe: Life Skills Course
Weekly @ 2nd Floor of the Customer First Centre Wallsend Aged 16-25? Come along for some help and support on the following.… >