Mental Health

Access resources for mental wellbeing, including stress management, learning disabilities and autism. We cover a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, self-harm, and eating disorders, along with resources for dementia support.

Our aim is to foster a compassionate and inclusive community that helps individuals facing loneliness, isolation, and other mental health challenges. Whether you’re seeking tools for mental health recovery or ways to improve overall wellbeing, our resources are designed to support your unique journey towards mental wellness.

Wellbeing and Recovery

Services

Peer Talk Support Group @Whitley Bay Big Local

Peer Support groups for people living with depression. Peertalk meets at the Whitley Bay Big Local Building at 158 Whitley Road (the old job centre) every Wednesday evening from 7pm til 8.30pm. Covid secure, socially distanced sessions. Find out more about their work on their website >

DiscoverMe: The Recovery College for Young People

Are you aged 16 to 25 and living in North Tyneside? Do you want to learn new skills, have fun, and make friends? If so, DiscoverMe is the place for you! DiscoverMe is a recovery college for young people, run in partnership with Barnardo’s The Base. It offers a safe and supportive space where you can explore your interests, express yourself, and g… >

A Time 2 Talk - Counselling Service

A Time 2 Talk aims to provide a timely, valuable counselling service to people when it is essential that they have someone to trust whilst they explore how they are feeling. Anyone receiving counselling will be treated without judgement in a safe environment. They will receive support from a qualified counsellor who will provide empathy and gen… >

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… >

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… >

Academy - DJ'ing

Weekly DJ sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism aged 16 plus, supported by a professional DJ. The Twisting Ducks Academies offer a supportive and stimulating environment for participants to develop their creative skills, increase their confidence, and improve their health and wellbeing. DJs can progress to DJ at our World Headq… >