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We’re here for people aged 13-17 (and aged 18 if you’re in further education) in Newcastle and Gateshead.

We give free, confidential walk-in support (along with telephone and online appointments if you prefer). You don’t need a referral, you can just turn up.

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Nook, Young People’s Mental Health Safe Haven - Children North East

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Free drop-in mental health support for children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead, in partnership with Everyturn. The drop-in centre is based on Westgate Road, Newcastle, and Regent […]

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New offer: Support for families of 5-17 year olds

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New offer: Support for families of 5-17 year olds

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The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) is an independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England.   We provide relevant, appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families and carers by sharing knowledge, experience and understanding.

We have an ongoing programme of targeted  FREE webinars, support groups  and fundraising events.   Webinar subjects covered can include  Toileting, Understanding Autism and Managing Meltdowns,

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The Toby Henderson Trust | Autism charity providing advice & support in Northumberland

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The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children and young adults with autism, their families, and carers in the North East.

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The Rainbow Guide is a resource for families in Gateshead and is a guide to SEND support created by parent carers, for parent carers.

Please take the time to explore this and access the vast range of supports available to families.

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Gateshead Rainbow Guide | Choice Wellbeing CIC

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Therapeutic Activities accessible across Newcastle and Gateshead

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Therapeutic Activities

The activities within this site can be accessed for children and young people in Newcastle and Gateshead who are on awaiting assessment or allocation with CYPS.

To find out more or to take part in an activity please contact via the email address provided on each activity offered.

Activities include:

Connected Voice

Film Academy

Digital Creativity

Young Women's Outreach Project

Young Men's Support Sessions

US Active

Sailing

Boccia

Tai Chi

And many more...!

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The assessment will be carried out by a multi-disciplinary team, and one member of the team will be your point of contact during the assessment to offer advice and support, and coordinate the journey through the assessment.

The assessment will involve gathering information from different people and different settings e.g. home, clinic or school. We may also speak with healthcare professionals and education staff, and use standardised assessment tools when needed.

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This resource provides information about help and support for children, young people and families while they are waiting for their neurodevelopmental assessment.

We will update this Padlet with new information, resources and projects as we become aware of them, so please check back on a regular basis for more information!

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Under the NHS in England, the Right to Choose process allows patients to choose who provides their treatment — including assessments for ADHD or autism.

This can help reduce long waiting times by allowing access to NHS-funded assessments through private or alternative providers.

CYPS do not have any role in this process. If you are interested in considering this option you should speak with your GP for more advice.

Click on the link in the image above for more information.

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Right to Choose: ASD & ADHD Assessment Pathways - Central Medical Centre

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What is Right to Choose? In England, under the NHS, you now have a legal right to choose your mental healthcare provider, including for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit…

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A private neurodevelopmental assessment is an evaluation carried out by professionals such as psychologists or psychiatrists to help understand whether a child or young person may have conditions like autism, ADHD, dyspraxia, or learning difficulties.

Unlike assessments provided by the NHS, a private assessment is arranged and paid for independently by the family.

If you choose to access a private assessment, you should be aware that your child would not automatically be able to move into the CYPS ADHD medication clinic if a diagnosis of ADHD is given, however the request to be added to this waiting list can be considered by the team if a full, detailed assessment report is shared with CYPS.

CYPS are not able to recommend any specific private providers.

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Newcastle Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) 

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Newcastle Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) 

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Provide information, advice and support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities, children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities up to the age of 25 years.

We specialise in education matters but can support with social care and health issues that impact on the child or young person’s ability to access education.

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Our family development service provides support for autistic people and their families across the North-east pre, during and post diagnosis.

Our mission is to provide the right support, at the right time, and in the right way to ensure the best outcomes.

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Autism Hub: Newcastle - North East Autism Society

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Workshops and one-to-one support for families of autistic children and young people in Newcastle.

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There are a range of resources, contacts and support plans for your family to use, alongside 5 family hubs across the city

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Children and Families Newcastle, Family Help | Children and Families Newcastle

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Newcastle Carers - A safe space for carers to talk, be heard and supported

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Newcastle Carers - A safe space for carers to talk, be heard and supported

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If you’re caring for someone in Newcastle who cannot manage without your help and support due to an illness, disability, mental health problem or addiction – and you’re not employed to do this – you are a carer.

Anyone can become a carer. Sometimes it’s overnight, through sudden illness or injury, or it can be a gradual process as someone’s health deteriorates. It can be a lifetime commitment.

Newcastle Carers is here to provide free, confidential, and non-judgemental information, advice and support helping you find ways to make your caring situation easier to manage.

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There are a range of services to help families including ADHD specific courses, access to family support workers, and 9 Family Hubs across the borough

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Support for families is provided by a wide range of services and settings in Gateshead.

Our Early Help Service provides three main routes to help families get back on track, including:

Family Hubs - available in nine communities across the borough

Healthy Relationships Pathway - our group and online programmes to support parenting skills and adult relationships

Family Intervention and Lead Practitioner support - for families requiring extra help

Early Help Online Support Hub

Find out more

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Early Help - advice and support for Gateshead families - Gateshead Council

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We can give practical help, advice and advocacy to Gateshead families who need extra support.

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Our team of Educational Psychologists have selected a range of resources that will be useful for children, families, education providers and other professionals.

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Welcome to the SEND Thresholds, Gateshead’s fantastic new document to help children and young people with SEND thrive in education, prepare for adulthood and have the best experience possible.

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SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service) provides free, impartial, and confidential support to parents, carers, children, and young people (0-25) with SEND in Gateshead.

We help you understand your rights, navigate the education, health, and social care systems, and make informed decisions about support for your child or young person.

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Free, impartial, and confidential support for families with children and young people with SEND in Gateshead.

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The Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that can impact autistic young people and their families.

The Hubs provide drop-in sessions, peer support groups, and training for parents, carers, and professionals.

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Gateshead Autism Hubs offer parents and carers of autistic children and young people (0-25 years) information, advice and support on a range of challenges that can impact autistic young people and their families. The Hubs provide drop-in sessions, peer support groups, and training for parents, carers, and professionals.

The Hubs can also offer information and signposting on related co-occurring conditions, such as: FASD, ADHD, Sensory Differences, Social and Communication Differences, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities. Gateshead Autism Hubs are free to access for parents and carers. An autism diagnosis is not required to access support.
Download the Gateshead Autism Hubs brochure here.
Please contact us if you'd like any information on the Gateshead Autism Hubs in a different language.

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Caregivers Connected Gateshead is a free and confidential service, provided by Carers Federation. We support unpaid Adult Caregivers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers in Gateshead.

The new service is a partnership approach funded between Gateshead Council and the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

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Gateshead Children and Young People's Mental Health Services 

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Gateshead Children and Young People's Mental Health Services are a team of Mental Health professionals who work with children and young people aged 4-18 and their parent/carers to provide inclusive, accessible interventions to promote mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience.

Common issues that we work with at our ‘Getting Help’ service include: worries and anxieties, phobias, low mood, bereavement and loss, gender identity, anger, eating difficulties and relationship problems.

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Children and Young People’s Primary Care Mental Health Service :: South Tyneside and Sunderland Mental Health Services

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A mixed professional team that includes nursing, counselling, children’s wellbeing practitioners, educational mental health practitioners and community support assistants.

It aims to have a positive effect on the mental health and emotional wellbeing of those children and young people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of developing emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties.

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Single Point of Access (SPA) Newcastle | Newcastle Support Directory

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We are pleased to be joining with our colleagues across a range of different services to offer a ‘Welcome Event’ for parents and carers in order to introduce families to the wide range of organisations and support groups available in your specific area which may support your child’s needs while they are waiting for an assessment.

These events are open to families of young people already on the CYPS waiting list, and also to families who have not joined the waiting list but may have questions about possible Autism or ADHD.

We hope that attending this will allow you to:

understand the assessment process, when a diagnosis may be helpful, and when this is not needed to access support

receive advice about approaches that may help support with your child’s needs whilst they are waiting for their assessment

be more familiar with all of the services available in your area and how to access them

These are group events, and families will have the opportunity to drop-in at any time.

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Please click on the link above to see the dates available for families in Newcastle, and an overview of services who will be attending.

Friday 21st August 10am - 12pm

The Haven, Halewood Avenue

We will continue to add new dates so please check back again if the date, time or venues currently on offer are not convenient for you.

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Neurodevelopmental Welcome Event | Children and Families Newcastle

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The Owl Centre have been commissioned by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board to offer advice and support to those waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment.

Please see information on their web page for more details.

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North East and North Cumbria Support - The Owl Centre

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Building Blocks to Independence: Learn About Executive Skills - Parent Group run by CYPS

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Building Blocks to Independence: Learn About Executive Skills - Parent Group run by CYPS

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This is an in-person event for parent / carers only. Sessions are held monthly at Benton House and Bensham Hospital.

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Learn About Sensory Differences - Advice for all the family

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Learn About Sensory Differences - Advice for all the family

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This is an online series of interactive courses offered by the Sensory Integration Network where you can learn more about the sensory systems, how it impacts on behaviour and strategies to help your young person.

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Learn About Sleep Hygiene - Advice for all the family

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Learn About Sleep Hygiene - Advice for all the family

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Benton House

136 Sandyford Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1QE

Bensham Hospital

Fontwell Drive

Bensham

Gateshead

NE8 4YL

Telephone: 0800 6522864

Email: NGCYPS@cntw.nhs.uk

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About the Welcome Events

About your CYPS referral

The assessment process

What happens after the assessment?

Other ways to access an assessment

Support whilst you wait- accessible to families in both Newcastle and Gateshead

Support from other services- Newcastle

Support from other services- Gateshead

National and local mental health support

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The team will meet with you to discuss the outcome of your assessment.

If a diagnosis of autism or ADHD is given, you will be directed to specific support sessions, groups and resources.

If a diagnosis is not given, you will be directed to support to meet the needs that have been identified for your young person.

You will receive a detailed report with the outcome of the assessment, recommendations and advice for further support.

A follow up appointment will be arranged where you can discuss anything else you may be concerned about before your young person's assessment journey is complete.

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Helping young people to look after their own mental health.

We are providing young people with reassurance and advice to help them make positive choices for their mental health and know what to do next if they are struggling.

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If you’re struggling with your feelings, we have tips and advice from other young people, and information on getting the support you need for your mental health.

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Kooth is the UK’s largest and longest established digital mental health service. We partner with NHS and local authority organisations to deliver game-changing mental health support to young people from age 10 and up.

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Kooth - the mental health and wellbeing platform for young people

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Kooth is a free safe and anonymous platform for young people to find all kinds of support for their mental health and emotional wellbeing. From text-chat with trained emotional wellbeing practitioners and counsellors to helpful activities, resources and a supportive community, there are lots of ways to access support.

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Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.

To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.

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Get help - free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service

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Feeling anxious, stressed, or need support? Shout is free, confidential and available 24/7. Text SHOUT to 85258 to start a conversation with a trained volunteer.

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MindEd: eLearning to support young healthy minds

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MindEd: eLearning to support young healthy minds

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand.

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand. We aim to give adults who care for, or work with people:

the knowledge to support their wellbeing

the understanding to identify a child, young person or adult at risk of a mental health condition

the confidence to act on their concern and, if needed, signpost to services that can help

MindEd is multi-professional, and can be used by teachers, health and mental health professionals, police and judiciary staff, social workers, youth service volunteers, school counsellors among others to support their professional development.

All registered learners can access a learning path tailored to their needs.

Throughout the MindEd site we make use of images and videos. In all cases, except where specifically noted, these images and videos use actors and are not intended to represent any specific person.

Disclaimer

Please note that the advice provided on MindEd is written and quality assured by experts in mental health and is accurate and comprehensive as possible. It is however only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for any individual advice you might receive from consulting your own doctor/mental health professional. Please use your own judgement when deciding how best to apply our information to any specific situation or proposed treatment. This applies to any clinical professionals, who should use their own clinical judgement when interpreting the information on MindEd and deciding how to best apply it in the treatment of patients.

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand.

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We offer a range of free services that enrich the lives of children with brain conditions and support their families and carers.

Education and transport

DLA

Getting some sleep

Stress and emotional wellbeing

Managing behaviour

Understanding my child's condition

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This can make normal activities such as learning, playing or simply experiencing the world a huge challenge. Through our research we offer solutions and advice to help these children and their families enjoy lives full of hope and discovery.

Research is the foundation for all our work

Whether we're providing an innovative solution to a problem or new research on an existing condition, we partner with our experts to produce research-driven, evidence-based services, advice and support.

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Cerebra - Working with you and your amazing child

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Cerebra is the national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.

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We're the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 140 years.

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Explore expert support and advice for every parenting challenge. Whether in calm or chaos, we guide parents and carers through the ups and downs.

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Across the UK, children and young people continue to face a range of complicated challenges – with many having to cope with lots of issues at once.

At BBC Children in Need, we fund vital support for children struggling with challenges caused by mental health, poverty, social inequality and family-related issues.

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Mental Heath & Wellbeing Resource Hub - BBC Children in Need

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Daisy Chain runs a variety of social clubs and youth groups for young people aged 5-17.

The sessions are structured and provide opportunities for interactions and friendships between young people. As well as our traditional sessions, we offer outdoor and themed sessions including sports, crafts and much more!

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Make a donation

Donate to Daisy Chain (registered with the Fundraising Regulator) to help support our support for autistic and neurodivergent children, young people and adults.

How it all began

Daisy Chain was established s a community iniative in 2003 as the dream of its founder, Lesley Hanson, whose son Jacob was diagnosed as autistic at an early age.

Read Our Story

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We support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals through the provision of holistic person-centred services, whilst promoting training, wellbeing, inclusion and acceptance regionally and nationwide.

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Skills for People supports children and young people with learning disabilities and autism to feel safe, confident, and included, providing tailored support that empowers them to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

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Children and young people - Skills for People

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Supporting disabled people & their families in the North East

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Our courses, resources and other support help people aged 11 to 30 to develop essential life skills, get ready for work and access job opportunities. We support young people to find work because having a job or running a business can lead to a more stable, fulfilling life.

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Mental health | Support for young people | King’s Trust

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When you join our programmes, we work with you to support your wellbeing, including your mental health. If you need more advice, check out these organisations.

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Text 24 hours a day for support on: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org (email response may take several days)

Helpline open 24/7 for people to talk about any concerns, worries and troubles they're going through.

Offers some in-person Samaritans branches.

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Samaritans works to make sure there's always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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A confidential text-line and email support for people aged 13 to 18, or up to 25 for people with special educational needs.

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Who is Sidekick for?

Sidekick is a helpline for young carers aged 13 to 18 - and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

A young carer is someone who looks after a person struggling with an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or a drug/alcohol problem. It could be a parent, grandparent, sibling or family friend.

It's okay to get in touch if you're not sure if you're a young carer. We're here to help.

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Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young carers aged 13 to 18 - and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). You can message us any time, about anything that's bothering you as a young carer.

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Self-help books to help people understand and manage health and wellbeing.

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Information and advice on mental health and wellbeing. Includes videos about dealing with change, social media and sleep.

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Get more support

If you're struggling with your mental health, or you're worried about one of your friends, there are lots of organisations and charities that offer help specifically for young people.

Support from charities for young people

The Mix has a free, confidential telephone helpline and online service that aims to find you the best help, whatever the problem.

Shout 85258 provides free, confidential, 24/7 text message support in the UK for anyone struggling to cope. They can help with issues including suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, abuse, self-harm, relationship problems and bullying. Text "Shout" to 85258 to speak to an empathetic, trained volunteer who will listen and work with you to solve problems.

Young Minds offers support and advice including practical tips and advice from young people, as well as information on where to get support.

If you're under 19, you can also call Childline on 0800 1111 to talk. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

Support from the NHS

You can find more information about NHS children and young people's mental health services (CYPMHS) on the NHS website. You can also look at your local Clinical Commissioning Group website.

Alternatively, most services also have their own website with information about access, referrals (including whether you can "self-refer") and contact details - try searching in your area for "CYPMHS" or "CAMHS" (children and adolescent mental health services, an older term used for some CYPMHS).

You can also talk to an adult you trust - for example a parent, carer, teacher, social worker or GP - and they can look into this for you.

Support for different groups

There are lots of organisations and networks who provide advice and support for specific groups. It can help to connect with other young people and supporters who understand where you are coming from:

Support for learnig disabilities and autism

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Self-care tips videos for young people - Every Mind Matters

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Mental health self-care has never been more important - watch our videos for loads of advice and techniques to help you cope with stress and anxiety, and boost your mental wellbeing

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Support and advice for people under 25, including:

Crisis messenger textline

Discussion boards

Webchat

Short-term counselling online and by phone

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix. Registered charity number: 1048995

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Your Voices is a community-focused section of The Mix where you can share stories about your experiences on a specific issue. Upload your own videos, images, blog posts, and playlists to Your Voices and share them with your friends.

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The Mix - Essential support for under 25s

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with over 30 years’ experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

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New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Read more

The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

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Improving children's and young people's mental health - Place2Be

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Place2Be provides mental health counselling support and training to schools to improve the emotional wellbeing of children, young people, families, teachers and staff.

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EveryTurn Mental Health (formerly Streetwise)

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EveryTurn Mental Health (formerly Streetwise)

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EveryTurn Mental Health formally know as Streetwise works to help young people 11 to 25 years to access free information, advice, counselling, support, community activities and youth voice. Their services are welcoming and respectful to young people. . They provide:

Weekly information, advice and guidance drop-ins

Face to face and online counselling and mental health services

Relationship and sexual health clinics

National C-card scheme (free condoms)

Groupwork – Calm Minds, DV, Anger, Personal Wellbeing, Misogyny, Exam Stress, Healthy Relationships etc.

Youth Work: including Social Action Projects and Volunteering Opportunities.

Young Volunteers

Everyturn operates several Early Help Youth Hubs, in various School and Community Settings across Newcastle.

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We’re mental health non-profit providing national services for the NHS. No one should struggle on alone.

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Life’s full of all kinds of challenges. And being a young person today can sometimes feel like you’re carrying a huge weight around. If you’d like some help to lift the load, we’re here with services and information that can make life a little lighter.

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We can help you get the support you need to grow and develop

We offer practical and emotional support so that you can enter adulthood with the confidence you need to achieve your full potential. Discover ways we support young people below or use the search bar to find services in your local area.

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We support young people who are young carers, care leavers, those looking to gain workplace skills, LGBT+ those at risk of homelessness.

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Please keep us updated with any changes of school, telephone number, address, or GP surgery by calling or emailing the service:

Telephone: 0800 6522864

Email: NGCYPS@cntw.nhs.uk

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We are currently offering appointments to young people who were referred in January 2022.

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Please click on the link above to see the dates available for families in Gateshead, and an overview of services who will be attending.

Wednesday 23 September12:30 to 2:30pm Chowdene Family Hub

Monday 19 October12:30 to 2:30pm Blaydon Winlaton Family Hub

We will continue to add new dates so please check back again if the date, time or venues currently on offer are not convenient for you.

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We are always concerned about young people if they are:

feeling persistently low in mood and/or hurting themselves

displaying behaviour that puts others at risk of harm such as physical aggression

at risk in the community due to anti-social behaviour or vulnerability to exploitation

If someone is in immediate danger the police should be called on 999.

If you are concerned about an increase or a change in risk, you can call 111 (option 2 for mental health) or call our Duty Team on 0800 6522864 and speak with a clinician. Duty calls are triaged, and the highest priority calls are responded to first so depending on the situation you may not be called back immediately or the same day, but you will be called back.

Schools, school nursing, and GPs are also useful sources of advice and can link you in with appropriate supports.

We have also included a comprehensive selection of local and national mental health services here Mental health support

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Click the link to access further support for Mental health. This will be for both parents/carers and young people.

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Newcastle Education Services for Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Including:

SEND outreach service

Educational psychology service

SEND sensory service

SEND support, assessment and review team

SEN travel support

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The Newcastle SEND Local Offer is your go-to place for information, advice, and activities if your child has Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND). Many types of support are available even while you’re waiting for a diagnosis.

Our Parent Carer Guide to SEND is designed to help you navigate the SEND support system with confidence.

Looking for things to do? Visit our Activities Page to find groups, events, and activities for children and families.

Our website also has lots of tools like translation and read aloud to help you access the information more easily. Check out our translation and accessibility guide to find out more.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’re here to help—just email us at LocalOffer@newcastle.gov.uk.

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SEND local offer | Children and Families Newcastle

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Masquer-aid is an innovative programme combining therapeutic education, socialisation and peer support. Young

people will learn more about neurodiversity, meet others like them and engage in activities tailored to their interests.

Groups are located in Gateshead and Newcastle and members must be resident in Gateshead or Newcastle.

CYPS will be happy to help you to make a referral for your young person, please contact the CYPS Duty Team to discuss this further (0800 6522864 or NGCYPS@cntw.nhs.uk) or you can choose to self-refer via the weblink above.

This group is for young people over the age of 11.

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Neurodiverse Young People - Children North East

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Children North East offer a range of opportunities and services for Neurodiverse Young People. Learn more about them here.

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Gateshead Citizens Advice : 'Living with Neurodiversity' service

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Gateshead Citizens Advice : 'Living with Neurodiversity' service

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Do you have, care for someone who has or is suspected of having a neurodivergent condition? If so, we can offer you or them advice and support.

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As part of our service delivery, we actively run several projects providing services across the region. You can find details of each of these active projects below.

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Families and support networks of autistic people often need guidance and connection. Autism Central offers exactly that. Autism Central provides peer education for parents, carers, partners, siblings, adult children, friends, colleagues and neighbours of autistic people of all ages in England. The service offers group learning events, one-to-one coaching and online resources – all led by peer educators with lived experience

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Autism Central for Parents and Carers | Autism Central

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Autism Central offers a wealth of resources for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people in England – from articles and learning materials to signposting you to services and support in your local area.

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If you would like to learn more about neurodivergence, you can look at these resources:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/identity/autism-and-neurodiversity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5hg5XwcPcI

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Strategies for hyperactivity and impulsivity

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Strategies for hyperactivity and impulsivity

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Strategies for young people who have difficulties communicating

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Strategies for young people who have difficulties communicating

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Strategies to support memory difficulties

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Strategies to support memory difficulties

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Supporting young people with transitions

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Supporting young people with transitions

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Strategies to support friendships and relationships

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Strategies to support friendships and relationships

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Strategies for managing meltdowns / shutdowns

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Strategies for managing meltdowns / shutdowns

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If you would like to learn more about autism, you can look at these resources:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/what-is-autism

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/autism/what-is-autism/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezv85LMFx2E

https://autisticgirlsnetwork.org/keeping-it-all-inside.pdf

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If you would like to learn more about ADHD, you can look at these resources:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/adhd-children-teenagers/

https://adhduk.co.uk/about-adhd/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9UHQgtDfU

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What is developmental language disorder?

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What is developmental language disorder?

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If you would like to learn more about DLD, you can look at these resources:

https://www.dldandme.org/

https://radld.org/

https://thedldproject.com/developmental-language-disorder-dld/

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If you would like to learn more about a learning disability, you can look at these resources:

https://www.mencap.org.uk/learning-disability-explained/what-learning-disability

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/learning-disabilities/

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The Adult ADHD team have created a Padlet: Please click the link to read more.

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These resources are not specific to ADHD however you may still find these useful.

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Waiting times for an adult autism assessment vary widely across the UK and can be longer than expected, which many people find challenging. This page contains information about waiting times, what you can do to prepare for an assessment while waiting and what support may be available during this time.

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What can I do while waiting for an autism assessment?

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Information about waiting times for an autism assessment, what you can do to prepare while waiting and what support may be available during this time.

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The Witherslack Group have developed a wonderful Children's Mental Health Support Pack.

Topics include:

Anxiety and school

Emotional Based School Avoidance

After school meltdowns

Transitions and anxiety

Understanding big feelings

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Do you suspect that your child might be struggling with mental health? Each child is unique and mental health challenges can present in many ways. Recognising the unique needs of neurodiverse children is fundamental in supporting their mental well-being, and influencing their emotional, social, and cognitive development.

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The RISE Team work across schools in Newcastle and Gateshead to support young people with their mental health.

Their website and social media posts offer advice about:

Anxiety

Low mood

Emotional literacy and regulation

Low confidence/self-esteem

Sleep

Exam stress

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RISE works in schools and colleges across Newcastle and Gateshead to support children and young people (aged 5-18) with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

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Divergence is pleased to announce that we will be bringing ‘The ADHD Exchange’ to Felling Family Hub.

The ADHD Exchange is a drop-in information pod offering help, support and advice to anyone wishing to know more about ADHD.

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As part of the divergence community engagement initiative and working with Gateshead Council as part of the Gateshead Connect project, divergence is pleased to announce that we will be bringing ‘The ADHD Exchange’ to Felling Family Hub.

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The team at CNE offer Ways to Wellbeing sessions (please click the image above). Sessions are for parents and carers and offer support to help families to understand and support their young people. Sessions do not need to be booked and you can simply turn up.

Recent sessions have included topics such as: mental health and stigma, communication and conflict, anxiety and depression, school avoidance.

The team can be contacted on: families.admin@children-ne.org.uk or on 0191 2727 824.

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Ways to Wellbeing Sessions - Children North East

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There is no need to book any of the sessions below, please feel comfortable simply turning up on the day. However, if you have any questions, our team are on […]

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We make it our goal to inspire and encourage young people across Newcastle to be the best version of themselves and exceed expectations.

Activities are free, everyone is welcome and we are very inclusive. We offer snacks at all activities and offer crafts, life skills, cooking and baking.

The team can be contacted on 0191 264 1959 or enquiries@inspireyouthtw.org