Northumberland
We provide support to those living in Northumberland, and experiencing mental health challenges, regardless of your diagnosis.
Support Line
Our Support Line provides a listening ear and mental health and wellbeing information everyday for those aged 16 and over, and living in Gateshead, Newcastle or Northumberland. Call us when you need us. Available weekdays 2pm-10pm and weekends 12pm-8pm.
We are here, to talk, to listen, to support you.
Call now: 0330 174 3174 (Calls are charged at a local rate).
Northumberland Adult Autism Service
The Adult Autism Service is available to Northumberland residents waiting on an autism diagnosis – or recently diagnosed. Clients join a 5 week ‘Autism and Me’ course, encouraging individuals to learn about yourself, celebrate your differences and uncover coping strategies to help in your daily life, alongside a dedicated social group to connect with others.
We accept self-referrals for those currently awaiting a diagnosis- or recently diagnosed. Click here to get started.
We also accept referrals on someone’s behalf, with their consent, by health, charity and other practitioners from services.
Thrive after Tackling Trauma Support Service
Have you lost a loved one to suicide or traumatic death? We offer compassionate trauma support for children and young people affected by a death of this nature, aged 6 – 24 years (24 – 29 years for those leaving care), across the North East and North Cumbria region. Specialist teams, including those from your local Mind will provide a fast response to offer help. To find further information about our Thrive after Tackling Trauma Support Service click here.
Alongside self-referrals we can also accept referrals on behalf of another via: Professional referrals / Children’s service / GP / School
Safe Space Groups
Safe Space groups provide a mix of facilitated group discussion, workshops and activities to help you to learn how to effectively manage your own mental health and get more control over your life. It will give you the opportunity to talk openly and discuss the issues that are important to you without fear of judgment.
Groups are for those who have limited social networks, feel alone or isolated because of your mental ill health and would benefit from learning more effective techniques to improve your health and wellbeing.
Alnwick – St James’s Parish Hall 22 Pottergate, Alnwick NE66 1JW (2nd Tuesday between 1-3pm of each month)
Berwick – William Elder building, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1JT (3rd Wednesday between 11am-1pm of each month)
To attend, please self-refer. Click here to get started.
We also accept referrals on someone’s behalf, with their consent, by health, charity and other practitioners from services.
Wellbeing, Tech & Me – 6-Week Digital Confidence Course
Can we help you feel safe, confident and in control online?
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind’s newest support service ‘Wellbeing, Tech & Me’ is an in-person 6-week digital confidence programme, designed to build your confidence, connection, and wellbeing in a digital world. If you’re 16 years of age and over and living in the North East this service could be right for you. Find the closest course to you and reach out for details.
We accept self-referrals. Click here to get started.
We also accept referrals on someone’s behalf, with their consent, by health, charity and other practitioners from services.
This support service is made possible with funding by TSG, the Technology Services Group.
Bereavement Support Service
Have you been affected by the recent death of a family member, friend or colleague by suicide, murder or tragic accident?
Tyneside & Northumberland Mind provide a dedicated service offering compassionate care and support to those impacted by a recent loss of this nature residing in the Northumberland area, aged 18 years old or over. For more information about our Northumberland Bereavement Support Service click here.
For information about how to access the service click here or email admin@tynesidemind.org.uk
Supporting Families Project
This project supports families living only in North Northumberland where the parents/carers mental health challenges are having an impact on other members of the family unit within the household.
Our team work with each family within the comfort of their home. We do this to help build our relationship we each family member. This allows helps us better understand the challenges of the situation, and then provide the correct support for you, your partner and dependants.
Please note that the family must live in the North Northumberland area to access this service. For information about our Supporting Families Service and how to access it, click here.
We accept self-referrals. Click here to get started.
We also accept referrals on someone’s behalf, with their consent, by health, charity and other practitioners from services.
ReVOC Resilience for Victims of Crime Service
ReVOC comprises of two specialist services, Violence Against the Person Service and Support for Mental Health Service; both dedicated to supporting victims of crime across Northumbria.
These support services aid victims, witnesses, and their family, residing in the Northumbria area. For information about ReVOC services and how to access them, click here.
We accept self-referrals. Click here to get started.
We also accept referrals on someone’s behalf, with their consent, by health, charity and other practitioners from services.
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Our monthly e-newsletter is a round-up of updates and news related to Tyneside and Northumberland Mind and our Wellbeing Groups, featuring sneak-peaks of what attendees get up to in groups, selfcare inspiration to help you take better care of your health and wellbeing, and local free and low cost wellbeing-based opportunities.
