Scotswood Family Drug Support Group was set up in the Scotswood area of Newcastle in 1997 as a result of local women’s concerns regarding the need in their community for support for parents and partners of alcohol and drug misusers. Newcastle P.R.O.P.S provides such services as: one-to-one support, counselling, drug awareness training, a confidential out-of-hours...
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Arch North East is a free and confidential registered charity who support any one over the age of 14 (male or female) who has been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their lives, we offer counselling (Middlesbrough) and ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor) support . The ISVA service is delivered on...
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WHiST is run by women for women. We offer a wide range of support services; these include: counselling and group support will help you to deal with difficulties you may be facing, training courses to help to build your confidence and gain new skills, physical exercises, complementary therapies and opportunities to socialise and have fun. You...
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The MAIN Project provide advice, support and services to people with an autistic spectrum condition across the Tees Valley. Offered services include: Social Groups for children aged 11-18. After-school clubs for primary and 5-19’s Use of a resource library specific to ASC. Social groups for ages 18-26 Monthly support groups. Home visits and assesments Sleep Scotland Practitioners...
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ShARP is an advice and resource project which delivers free welfare rights advice including debt/financial advice as well as providing general support and training opportunities to residents of the Coalfield area of Sunderland. SHARP provides: First tier welfare rights advice Debt and Finance Advice Housing and Employment Advice IT support and access to Computers Outreach...
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This children’s Centre works along side local families with under fives, providing information, advice and a wide range of services. Help with returning to work, finding childcare, family support, family health, and much more. Activities include: Baby Club – informal drop in for parents/carers with babies nine months and under Chill N Chat – Monthly...
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The Children’s Centre works along side local families with under fives, providing information, advice and a wide range of services. Help with returning to work, finding childcare, family support, family health, and much more… Services include: Bits ‘n’ Bobs – raft activities, while children play in the crèche. Family Learning Come and Play Sessions – new play...
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The Waddington Street Centre offers support and opportunities to people in the North Durham area who experience enduring mental health issues. The Centre offers a wide range of learning and personal development opportunities. These include social support, educational opportunities, group activities and advisory services. Examples of courses include: Confidence building, creative writing, IT workshops, arts...
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Moving On works with homeless and vulnerably housed 16-25 year olds in County Durham. The project’s services are: social housing; Information Advice and Guidance (IAG); floating support, pre-tenancy support and counselling.
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NIWE Eating Distress Service is a specialist organisation primarily for those in Newcastle and North Tyneside whose lives are affected by eating distress, or eating disorders. Services include: · group therapy · one to one counselling · information to individuals...
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Women’s Health Advice Centre (W.H.A.C.) provides services relating to the health and well being of women, men and young people 14+ in Northumberland. The services are delivered by trained volunteers who are supported by paid staff. A Health Trainer, employed by the NHS, is also based at the centre to offer help and advice...
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Cease24 is a project based in Northumberland that supports women, men and children affected by domestic violence and abuse, as well as aiming to challenge the myths and stereotypes surrounding this issue. They have trained outreach and support staff that are always available to help.They also support victims at the Specialist Domestic Violence Court and...
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