Organisations for Mental Health & behavioural support.
Children North East
Children North East offers a variety of services aimed at improving the lives of children and young people. Their services include emotional and behavioural support, mentoring, and family support.
Visit children-ne.org.uk
Services: Counselling, youth projects, family support services.
NSPCC (Newcastle Service Centre)
The NSPCC provides support and services to children and families to prevent abuse and help those who have been affected. They offer therapeutic services for children dealing with behavioural issues due to trauma or abuse.
Visit nspcc.org.uk
Services: Therapeutic services, family support, child protection.
Barnardo’s
Barnardo’s works with children and young people to provide support for a range of issues. They offer various programs aimed at supporting children’s mental health and well-being.
Visit barnardos.org.uk
Services: Counselling, behavioural therapy, educational support.
The Children’s Society
This charity works with children and young people experiencing various challenges. They offer counselling and mentoring services to help children cope with their problems.
Visit childrenssociety.org.uk
Services: Counselling, family support, youth mentoring.
Place2Be
Place2Be provides school-based mental health support to improve the emotional well-being of children. They work with schools to provide counselling and support services for children with behavioural issues.
Visit place2be.org.uk/
Services: School counselling, mental health support, training for school staff.
NE Youth
NE Youth supports young people in the North East by providing various services and youth development programs. They focus on helping young people achieve their full potential.
Visit neyouth.org.uk/
Services: Youth clubs, mentoring, behavioral support programs.
Mind – Tyneside and Northumberland
Mind offers support for children and young people with mental health issues. They provide counselling and group support sessions.
Visit tynesidemind.org.uk/
Services: Counselling, group therapy, family support.
Streetwise North
Streetwise North provides free and confidential information, advice, counselling, and support to young people aged 11-25 in Newcastle. Their services include help with mental health, relationships, housing, and more.
Visit streetwisenorth.org.uk/
Services: Counselling, mental health support, housing advice, sexual health services.
The Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Team (CYPS / Newcastle CAMHS)
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 in the Newcastle area who present with mental health difficulties. This service will collaborate with the Community Learning Disability Team and the Early Intervention in Psychosis Team when appropriate.
Visit cntw.nhs.uk/services/children-young-peoples-service-newcastle-gateshead
Services: Assessment, diagnosing, interventions on a range of mental health issues.
Childline
Childline is run by the NSPCC, it offers free support for children feeling lonely, providing a free helpline and online chat. Available to anyone under the age of 19.
Visit childline.org.uk
Services: Free telephone helpline, online chat services, counselling.
The Mix
The Mix provides essential support and information for young people under 25 on various issues, including loneliness. They offer up to 8 counselling sessions to support people struggling with issues such as bereavement, anxiety, sexual/gender identity, sadness, etc.
Visit themix.org.uk
Services: Counselling
Organisations for Substance Use support
Frank
Frank provides information and support for young people on substance abuse.
Visit talktofrank.com
Change Grow Live (CGL)
CGL offers young people’s services for drug and alcohol support.
Visit changegrowlive.org/
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery service (NTaR)
NTaR supports people of all ages within the Newcastle area with drug and alcohol problems, in partnership with HumanKind and Changing Lives. Referrals can be made by email or by telephone including self-referrals.
Email: NTARreferrals@cntw.nhs.uk
Phone: 0191 206 1117
PROPS – Family Recovery Service
PROPS Young Person’s Project supports young people aged 11-18 in the Newcastle area to help young people understand drug or alcohol use within their family, feel positive, and keep safe.
Visit props.org.uk/how-we-can-help/young-person-project
Organisations for Educational Support
The Tutor Trust
The Tutor provides tutoring services to children who need extra help with their education.
Visit thetutortrust.org
Place2Be
Place2Be offers mental health and emotional support in schools, which can aid in overcoming educational barriers.
Visit place2be.org.uk
Newcastle Gov – Help with school and learning costs
Find information on free school meals, school travel, uniform costs, and 16-19 bursaries that are eligible to young people in Newcastle.
Visit newcastle.gov.uk/services/schools-learning-and-childcare/help-school-and-learning-costs
RISE
RISE work with parents, teachers, and professionals in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support people aged 5-18 with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Visit rise.childrenssociety.org.uk
Organisations for Physical Health and Wellbeing
Sported
Sported supports community groups to use sport to improve the lives of young people.
Visit sported.org.uk/
Newcastle Foundation
Newcastle Foundation offer free community sports sessions in football, gaming, and other sports for ages 8 – 14.
Visit nufoundation.org.uk/nucastle/free-junior-multi-sports-sessions
Gosforth Sea / Air / Army Cadets
Cadets provide a space for young people to take part in a range of learning and activities, such as competitive sports, drills, camps, music, abseiling, etc.
Visit Sea Cadet’s Website: sea-cadets.org/apply
Visit Air Cadet’s Website: 1114squadron.co.uk/contact
Visit Army Cadet’s Website: armycadets.com/contact-us/
Scouts
Scout groups offer support and activities to young people aged 10-14. Including activities such as games, first aid, crafts, camping, hikes, orientation, etc.
Visit cgsg.scoutsites.org.uk/
Email: GosforthScouts.AllSaints@gmail.com
Email: GosforthScouts.Montagu@gmail.com
Gosforth Basketball Club
Gosforth Basketball Club train every Monday for children age 10-16, prices are £2.50 per session.
Visit newcastle-eagles.com
Email: s.hunter@eaglescommunityfoundation.com
Sporting Chance
Sporting Chance empower children and young people through sport and fitness. Their Community Boxing Club is a no pressure club for 5–14-year-olds. It is free of charge, please contact via email before the first session.
Email: jamie@scne.org.uk