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MOST OF OUR SERVICES ARE DELIVERED IN GROUPS, WITH VERY LIMITED ONE TO ONE SUPPORT AVAILABLE.
WOMEN ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A WELCOME SESSION. IF WOMEN DO NOT ATTEND THE WELCOME SESSION WE WILL NOT FOLLOW UP, HOWEVER WOMEN ARE WELCOME TO CONTACT US TO RE-ARRANGE.
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Routes to Recovery
To help you maintain your wellbeing and explore your future progression, we offer a mixture of group work and one to one sessions. Usually these sessions work best when you have already accessed some of our other services such as support groups, counselling or mental health courses. We are able to offer a series of workshops to covering topics such as:
We aim to help women reach their goals, which can be as individual as you are! Some examples might include volunteering, education, community involvement or paid employment.
We also offer some internal progression routes for women who wish to get more involved in our services. Please have a look in the Service User Participation section for more information.
Wellness Recovery Action Planning – A 4-5 week course aiming to help women maintain their wellbeing by recognising triggers and putting things in place to reduce the impact of these. The whole course is aimed at helping women work towards long term mental health recovery and ongoing management of mental health symptoms.
Progression Fayres
TWH run annual Progression Fayres in our centres to introduce women to opportunities beyond those we offer. We invite regional organisations to set up a stall in our main halls and women can find out more about further support, courses and volunteering opportunities. If your organisation would like to be kept informed of these networking events please contact enquiries@tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk
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TWH now run a monthly e-newsletter to keep members up to date on upcoming activities and groups with a therapeutic message to inspire you each month.
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- Goal Setting
- Problem Solving
- Coping with Change
We aim to help women reach their goals, which can be as individual as you are! Some examples might include volunteering, education, community involvement or paid employment.
We also offer some internal progression routes for women who wish to get more involved in our services. Please have a look in the Service User Participation section for more information.
Wellness Recovery Action Planning – A 4-5 week course aiming to help women maintain their wellbeing by recognising triggers and putting things in place to reduce the impact of these. The whole course is aimed at helping women work towards long term mental health recovery and ongoing management of mental health symptoms.
Progression Fayres
TWH run annual Progression Fayres in our centres to introduce women to opportunities beyond those we offer. We invite regional organisations to set up a stall in our main halls and women can find out more about further support, courses and volunteering opportunities. If your organisation would like to be kept informed of these networking events please contact enquiries@tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk
Link Up
TWH now run a monthly e-newsletter to keep members up to date on upcoming activities and groups with a therapeutic message to inspire you each month.
Sign up for Routes to Recovery
Counselling
Tyneside Women’s Health runs a low cost counselling service which is provided by a team of volunteer counsellors.
We ask women to make a donation, based on what you think you can afford per session. We suggest somewhere between £3 and £30 and the Counselling Coordinator will discuss this with you when we are able to allocate you to a counsellor. Please note, if you are unable to make a donation, you will NOT be turned away from our counselling services.
We encourage you to discuss your counselling needs with your GP first, if you feel able to do so. Your GP can refer to you to a whole range of general and specialist mental health services, so talking openly with your GP may help you to access the service that is right for you first time round.
Counselling is accessed by an internal referral system so please speak to a member of staff who can help you with this.
Please also download our leaflet which tells you a bit more about our service and what you can expect from counselling:
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We ask women to make a donation, based on what you think you can afford per session. We suggest somewhere between £3 and £30 and the Counselling Coordinator will discuss this with you when we are able to allocate you to a counsellor. Please note, if you are unable to make a donation, you will NOT be turned away from our counselling services.
We encourage you to discuss your counselling needs with your GP first, if you feel able to do so. Your GP can refer to you to a whole range of general and specialist mental health services, so talking openly with your GP may help you to access the service that is right for you first time round.
Counselling is accessed by an internal referral system so please speak to a member of staff who can help you with this.
Please also download our leaflet which tells you a bit more about our service and what you can expect from counselling:
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Resources
Please use the following links to explore other organisations who may also be able to help you:
Try the Tyneside MIND Mood Tracker by clicking on the following link:
Tyneside MIND Mood Tracker
Women's Services
Angelou Centre
Tyneside Rape Crisis Centre
Women's Aid
Women's Health in South Tyneside
Mental Health Services
Tyneside MIND
Mental Health North East
NHS Foundation Trust
Wellbeing Info Directory
Counselling Directory
Launchpad
Hypnotherapy Directory
Need to talk to someone now?
Call the Samaritans on
08457 90 90 90
http://www.samaritans.org/
Tailored Support Services
Eating Distress North East
Onespace
Translation Services
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LGBT
Dementia Friends
Support Groups
Support Groups are available to offer longer term help to women. Membership of support groups is flexible with some being time limited and others running indefinitely. When you attend a group you will take part in a range of activities to help you understand how you can manage your mental health better. Mental health recovery is a big part of these groups as well as developing peer support networks with other women involved so that you can continue to meet without us.
Current support groups are:
Safer Women
This is a monthly drop in session running between our Centres. Women can access light touch support around domestic abuse. Get in touch for the next date!
Holistic Health
This is a weekly group running at both of our Centres where you can access a range of support covering different themes. We're busy reviewing this group so look out for updates coming soon!
Anxiety, Depression & Low Mood
This is a weekly group to help you manage symptoms of anxiety, depression and low mood.
Mam's Matter
A weekly group for women with young children. You are welcome to bring children (below school age) to this session. There's plenty of toys to play with!
Support & Explore
This group runs each week at both our Centres to help you set goals and explore future opportunities. This group is under review so we'll update soon.
Become a Member
Drop-in Courses
We have a range of workshops and courses to access, these are all aimed at helping you to improve your mental health and wellbeing. If you are interested in attending a course or workshop, please let us know so that we can make sure you are on the waiting list. Once we know the start date for the course, we will invite you to come along. For some courses there is also an enrolment session to help you understand the aim of the course and make sure it is right for you.
Our current workshops and courses are:
HEARTS
A 6 week course (formerly know as Undoing the Damage of Domestic Abuse) to help women who have been impacted by domestic abuse. Emphasis is on making positive changes to rebuild mental health and develop confidence in future healthy relationships.
Routes to Recovery Workshops
We have a range of themed workshops available such as 'Alternative Approaches to Self Care' and 'Writing for Wellbeing'. These activities do not run all of the time so please contact us for up to date schedules and details of how to book your space.
Safety Net
This programme will help women to manage feelings of self harm and suicide in safe spaces.
Grief & Loss
This course will help to understand emptions associated with bereavement.
Mood, Food and Me
A course to help women identify foods which enhance emotional wellbeing.
Positive About Me
A course to increase confidence and improve self-esteem.
Better Out Than In
A course to help women develop assertiveness and communication skills, and manage anger.
Stress Awareness
This programme will help to understand and manage symptoms of stress.
Courses Sign Up
Our current workshops and courses are:
HEARTS
A 6 week course (formerly know as Undoing the Damage of Domestic Abuse) to help women who have been impacted by domestic abuse. Emphasis is on making positive changes to rebuild mental health and develop confidence in future healthy relationships.
Routes to Recovery Workshops
We have a range of themed workshops available such as 'Alternative Approaches to Self Care' and 'Writing for Wellbeing'. These activities do not run all of the time so please contact us for up to date schedules and details of how to book your space.
Safety Net
This programme will help women to manage feelings of self harm and suicide in safe spaces.
Grief & Loss
This course will help to understand emptions associated with bereavement.
Mood, Food and Me
A course to help women identify foods which enhance emotional wellbeing.
Positive About Me
A course to increase confidence and improve self-esteem.
Better Out Than In
A course to help women develop assertiveness and communication skills, and manage anger.
Stress Awareness
This programme will help to understand and manage symptoms of stress.
Courses Sign Up
Room Hire
We have a range of rooms in Gateshead and Newcastle which may be hired out at times when they are not in use. Please contact us for further information and to arrange viewings.
Legacy Donations
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Support for Professionals
Partnership Working
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My Sister's Cuppa
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Join Our Team
We don't have any employment vacancies at the moment. All vacancies will be advertised on this page so please check back at a later date.
if you have spare time and might be interested in volunteering, please get in touch. Our volunteer opportunities can usually be categorised into four main themes:
Volunteer Counsellor – if you are a trained and qualified counsellor and able to offer one to one counselling for women.
Volunteer Administrator - Supporting the admin team by carrying out various office duties.
Volunteer Group Work Assistant - Supporting to facilitate our programmes. Volunteer Activities Facilitator - Providing one off or regular creative and therapeutic activities.
For some of our volunteer roles a DBS check and references may be required.
Volunteer Counsellor – if you are a trained and qualified counsellor and able to offer one to one counselling for women.
Volunteer Administrator - Supporting the admin team by carrying out various office duties.
Volunteer Group Work Assistant - Supporting to facilitate our programmes. Volunteer Activities Facilitator - Providing one off or regular creative and therapeutic activities.
For some of our volunteer roles a DBS check and references may be required.
We are happy to support students on their learning journey, and can provide placements for psychology, social work, and counselling students. Please contact us if you would like to take up a placement with us. Student placements are time limited and unfortunately, we cannot accommodate all requests. Depending on the nature of the placement and Enhanced DBS check and references may be required.
Our Trustees are extremely important and ensure the organisation runs effectively. Trustees are responsible for governance and strategic direction. Further information about the requirements of Trustees can be found Further information about the requirements of Trustees can be found on the Charity Commission website:
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do - GOV.UK
If you would like to explore a Trustee role, please
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The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do - GOV.UK
If you would like to explore a Trustee role, please
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Ways to Donate
If you would like to leave us a gift in your will it will be gratefully received, and you will be supporting us to help more women receive the mental health support they need.
Having a will and keeping it up to date ensures that your wishes can be respected and your property and assets benefit people and causes you really care about. We would recommend that you speak to a qualified professional such as a solicitor,
when making or amending your will. Your solicitor will be able to advise on the required wording to carry out your wishes. If you wish to leave a gift to Tyneside Women’s Health in your will, all you need are charity details (Tyneside Women’s Heath, Registered Address: Unit 12, Interchange Centre, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH, and our Registered Charity Number: 1126648).
If you are interested in leaving a gift in your will and want more information, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to talk to you further. If you would like to make a donation in memory of loved one, you can do this using our usual donate process, but feel free to contact us if you would like to talk to someone about this.
Having a will and keeping it up to date ensures that your wishes can be respected and your property and assets benefit people and causes you really care about. We would recommend that you speak to a qualified professional such as a solicitor,
when making or amending your will. Your solicitor will be able to advise on the required wording to carry out your wishes. If you wish to leave a gift to Tyneside Women’s Health in your will, all you need are charity details (Tyneside Women’s Heath, Registered Address: Unit 12, Interchange Centre, West Street, Gateshead, NE8 1BH, and our Registered Charity Number: 1126648).
If you are interested in leaving a gift in your will and want more information, please feel free to contact us and we would be happy to talk to you further. If you would like to make a donation in memory of loved one, you can do this using our usual donate process, but feel free to contact us if you would like to talk to someone about this.
My Sister’s Cuppa is a simple way to support women’s mental health and wellbeing in the North East. For the price of a cup of tea, coffee, or a glass of wine each month, you can help fund vital services for women who need someone to lean on.
We all know the power of a cuppa. Sitting down with a friend over tea, coffee, or even a glass of wine can change everything — it’s often the moment when we laugh, cry, or simply feel heard. Most of us would never hesitate to buy a drink for a friend who needs support, because that small gesture shows we care.
But not every woman has someone to share that cuppa with. That’s where we step in. At Newfound, we become that friend — a listening ear, a safe space, a source of support.
My Sister’s Cuppa invites you to donate the cost of one drink a month, so together we can be there for women who might otherwise feel alone. It’s a small act of kindness that, collectively, can make a big difference.
Because no woman should ever feel she has to cope alone and every woman deserves someone in her corner.
We all know the power of a cuppa. Sitting down with a friend over tea, coffee, or even a glass of wine can change everything — it’s often the moment when we laugh, cry, or simply feel heard. Most of us would never hesitate to buy a drink for a friend who needs support, because that small gesture shows we care.
But not every woman has someone to share that cuppa with. That’s where we step in. At Newfound, we become that friend — a listening ear, a safe space, a source of support.
My Sister’s Cuppa invites you to donate the cost of one drink a month, so together we can be there for women who might otherwise feel alone. It’s a small act of kindness that, collectively, can make a big difference.
Because no woman should ever feel she has to cope alone and every woman deserves someone in her corner.
One-Off Gift
You can make a cash donation at either of our Centres, or by bank transfer. Please contact us for further details and our Gift Aid Form. Alternatively, you can make a one off donation via CAF Donate
If you would like to set up a monthly direct debit directly into our Charity Bank Account, please contact us for further details and our Gift Aid Form.
Regular Donation
Legacy
My Sister's Cuppa
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Fundraising & Shopping
Donations
We’re always happy to support events that you would like to organise for our benefit. This could be a coffee morning, raffle, or a larger scale event. The Charity Excellence Framework has some helpful guidance that you might find useful:
Planning a Charity Event Checklist
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If you would like to take on a challenge in our name, we’d be pleased to support you in any way we can.
We usually have Charity Great North Run places available. If you would like to take one of these places, it’s best to contact us in January when we know how many have been allocated to us.
Other sponsored challenges you might want to think about include:
We usually have Charity Great North Run places available. If you would like to take one of these places, it’s best to contact us in January when we know how many have been allocated to us.
Other sponsored challenges you might want to think about include:
- Sky dives
- Zip wires
- Marathons
- Swim events
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/tyneside-womens-health
We're signed up to Easy Fundraising, this means that you can raise valuable funds for Tyneside Women's Health while you shop online and it won't cost you a penny! To sign up, go to:
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/tyneside-womens-health
You can watch this really helpful video to understand a bit more about how it works:
https://youtu.be/E2Md8GncMas
We also use Give as You Live another free, easy way to raise money for charity. Earn cashback-style donations from over 6,000 leading stores. The App, Donation Reminder and website make it simple to raise free funds for Tyneside Women’s Health. Find out more here:
https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/twh
Give as You Live has an in store option too so you can raise free funds for Tyneside Women’s Health when you buy an e-voucher or gift card for a whole range of high street shops and supermarkets. You'll raise free funds every time you top-up! You can sign up here:
https://instore.giveasyoulive.com/charity/twh
https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/twh
Give as You Live has an in store option too so you can raise free funds for Tyneside Women’s Health when you buy an e-voucher or gift card for a whole range of high street shops and supermarkets. You'll raise free funds every time you top-up! You can sign up here:
https://instore.giveasyoulive.com/charity/twh
If your organisation has a CSR policy, you might want to consider supporting us. You could make a corporate donation, offer pro bono support, salary sacrifice schemes or fund a specific piece of work. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this further.
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Room Hire
We have a range of rooms in Gateshead and Newcastle which may be hired out at times when they are not in use.
Please contact us to discuss availability and pricing to see if we can meet your needs.
Please contact us to discuss availability and pricing to see if we can meet your needs.
We firmly believe that to support women to improve and maintain their emotional health and wellbeing, we must work with other services and organisations in the community.
We host Represent Women as they prepare to become an independent organisation. Represent Women is a representative and advocacy organisation for the women and girls’ sector in the North East. Their primary focus is organisations and groups that are led by and for women and girls. Their aim is to influence and inform decision makers with an evidence-based approach to improving women and girls’ lives. Find out more here: https://representwomenne.org.uk/
We’re always happy to explore formal and informal partnerships, so get in touch!
We host Represent Women as they prepare to become an independent organisation. Represent Women is a representative and advocacy organisation for the women and girls’ sector in the North East. Their primary focus is organisations and groups that are led by and for women and girls. Their aim is to influence and inform decision makers with an evidence-based approach to improving women and girls’ lives. Find out more here: https://representwomenne.org.uk/
We’re always happy to explore formal and informal partnerships, so get in touch!
Support for Professionals
If you or a member of your team requires mental health support, we may be able to help. We have a subsidiary company Keystone Wellbeing Services and can provide counselling support. Please get in touch to discuss your needs.
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Information for Professionals
