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The information, advice and support provided by the service covers the full range of education, health and social care as defined in the SEND Code of Practice 2015.  The service is run at 'arm's length' from the Local Authority.

• Focusing on a range of activities and services to achieve improved psychological, physical and mental wellbeing, including:

  • one-to-one support or counselling services

  • education, training and employment advice; nutrition and health education (including harm reduction)

  • Finance, budgeting and housing advice

  • Advocacy and support liaising with judicial, prison, probation and social services.

    
    

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As a community-focused charity, NDAS works to provide vital support and advocacy for individuals and families affected by domestic abuse, across the whole of Northumberland.

Domestic abuse can affect people at any point in their lives and can take many different forms. This may include physical harm, as well as emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual, or financial abuse, and patterns of control. Anyone can experience domestic abuse, regardless of gender, sexuality, or gender identity.

The Bereavement Support Service offers space for people to talk about their thoughts and feelings and develop coping strategies that help them in recovering and adjusting to life after a bereavement. The service also aims to provide general information and support relating to bereavement with the intention of encouraging more open discussion of the topic within the community.

The main delivery of support is in the form of 1-1 counselling sessions which can be conducted either Face-to-Face or via phone or video call. Other services include group sessions and the production of resources that can be distributed for lower level support and education relating to grief and bereavement.

We are a friendly and committed group who are all passionate about empowering people to thrive and enjoy good mental health and wellbeing.

We are a local general counselling charity based in Ashington, Northumberland, who provide a range of services to those seeking to improve their mental health and wellbeing. 

The service is predominately a home visiting service but contacts can be arranged in Family Hubs, education, colleges and community settings when required. The 0-19 service works closely with all partner organisations who provide services for children, young people and families to provide positive outcomes for all.

ROSES is a regular drop-in domestic abuse support group, for survivors of domestic abuse. It is a safe space for you to share and hear experiences of moving away from the abuse.

If you, or a child or young person you know, has been the victim of sexual abuse, accessing professional help can be an important part of the recovery journey. Our expert team of mental health professionals are here to provide therapeutic support for victims, their families and others impacted by the abuse.

The SAFE (Sexual Abuse Family Engagement) programme provides young people from ages 0 – 18 in the Northumbria area with up to twenty sessions of therapeutic support to help them process their trauma and to share actions they can take that will support them in their recovery. The one-to-one sessions are delivered by specialist counsellors trained in a range of therapy techniques.

One-to-One Counselling

Our 1-2-1 counselling service are there for 9 to 18 year olds, providing support with a range of mental health challenges.

Support for Victims of Crime

We offer a counselling service for young victims of crime (aged 5 – 18) such as domestic abuse or hate crime, supporting recovery from the experience.

Our guides, factsheets and other resources offer comprehensive and current information on a wide variety of issues – physical, social and legal – that parents and carers of children with brain conditions may be facing. Services available include a Sleep Advice Service, the Cerebra Innovation Centre, our book and toy library and LEaP, our innovative problem-solving project that runs alongside our Legal Advice Service. 

The issue of sleep (or the lack of it!) is often on the minds of many parents and carers in their children’s early years. And for good reason! Sleep is important to how we function as people and parents, and is essential for healthy child development.

We are completely independent of the criminal justice system including the police. Our services are free and confidential.

If you have experienced rape or sexual abuse, however long ago, you are welcome to contact us.

You can make an anonymous referral on this website if you are worried about a child.

Onecall is one number for all adult social care, children's services and safeguarding in Northumberland - 01670 546 400

If you believe someone is in immediate danger: call 999 

The service will provide information on how to modify activities and the environment to support participation in activities of daily life for children and young people with sensory processing challenges.

The main purpose of the Drop-ins is to provide a welcome to all asylum seekers arriving in Northumberland. This we do by simply being there, greeting people, and offering tea, coffee, juice, and snacks initially.

Other agencies that support our members now have a regular presence at the Drop-in

If you are homeless and need our help and support, please contact us:

Freephone: 0808 196 8409

Our website contains lots of useful information to help you find a suitable home.  Use the links on the top of this page to find out more about Northumberland Homefinder.   

Under Clare's Law you can apply for information about:

• a current or ex-partner that you still have contact with, because you're worried they may have a history of abuse, and are a risk to you

• a current or ex-partner of a friend or relative that they still have contact with, because you're worried they might be at risk

You might not be eligible for the information you want. After we've reviewed your request, we'll let you know if you are.

Information and support for SEND families

Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors

Ivison Trust offers parents and carers compassionate support and advice informed by on over 25 years of experiences working in partnership with parents to tackle child exploitation.

Pantry Details

• Location: Isabella Heap pavilion / football field (near the Isabella Community Centre, Ogle Drive / Ingoe Close, Blyth, NE24 5JF)

• Days & Hours: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

• Cost: £3.00 for 10 items (plus a free table), cash only

• Requirements: No registration, forms, or membership needed—open to everyone

• What to bring: Please bring your own shopping bags

Center Contact & Info

• Address: Blyth Isabella Community Centre, Ogle Drive (Ingoe Cl), Blyth, NE24 5JF

• Phone: +44 1670 543773

• Email: admin@theisabellacentre.org.uk

• Website: The Isabella Centre Ltd [1, 2]

We are a referral-only Foodbank, but there are many ways to get a referral:

1. Phone Northumberland Communities Together on 01670620015, email the address given on the Northumberland County Council help page or visit the council Office in Blyth Library. Someone will contact you to discuss your situation and the possibility of a referral.

2. Ask any professional working with you in a social support or medical role (eg social worker, care staff, social care charities, doctor’s surgery/social prescribers)

3. If you have school age children ask at their school reception

4. If you are on probation referrals must come through your probation officer or team

5. If you are working with NRP referrals must come from NRP

6. If you are an asylum seeker ask at the asylum-seeker drop-ins at St Cuthberts Church Hall near the quayside in Blyth

Further info

We also offer these warm spaces for you to drop in to:

Coffee crew: Mondays 8.30am-12.30 - all welcome for breakfast and a bowl of soup at lunchtime
Bacon butty club: Thursday mornings 8.30 - 11.00am (Mens group)
Cafe church: 4th Sunday of the month at 4pm (food and fellowship)                            Music group singalong and lunch  Wednesday afternoon 1.30pm

Cost of living

Finances

Mental Health

Advice

Housing

Health Conditions

Disability Support

Employment

Community Activities

Carer Support

We are a fully accessible venue with off-street parking and an in-house 5-star rated community cafe so have everything you need right here. So whether you’re looking to join a new group or an amazing venue to host a group, we are here for you.

Speak to our team by calling 01670 359135 or email info@briardalehouse.co.uk to start a chat with a member of our team.

Our office hours are: Monday to Thursday from 9-4pm and Fridays from 9-1pm.

Key Features of the App

• Health Advice: Covers pregnancy, early years, child development, school-aged health, and up to age 25 for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Health Chat: Includes a live, secure messaging feature to connect with a 0-19 team practitioner for same-day advice and support.

• Hours: The Health Chat messaging service is active Monday to Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM depending on the portal view).

This site sets out how Northumberland County Council will help and support Kinship Carers.