Side by Side is a safe place to connect online with people who understand what you’re going through. Grounded in the values of peer support, Side by Side is a welcoming place for people to make connections, learn from each other and feel inspired to take positive steps on your mental health journey. As Side…
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North Tyneside launched its Autism Strategy in 2021, as part of this strategy there is a five year plan of work. A small amount of funding has been secured to explore the possibilities of a Peer Support Network for Autistic people living in North Tyneside. The aim is to ensure that lived experience informs all…
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The Self Injury peer support group is a space for anyone who self harms or knows someone who self harms and wants to gain a better understanding and access support. The next North Tyneside group will meet on Saturday 28th September, 10am -12pm at Costa Coffee on Wallsend High Street. See the poster for further…
Read More We are launching a new peer support group for people with experience of self injury. Meetings will take place as follows: Newcastle group – Second Saturday of each month, Coffee Trader, Northumberland Street, NE1 7EL; North Tyneside group – Fourth Saturday of each month, starting on 27 July 2019, 10 am – 12 pm at…
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Weekend Friends is our peer support group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month for people who find weekends difficult. It’s a friendly group, please do drop by for a cuppa and a chat! They now meet from 11am to 1pm at Costa Coffee, Wallsend High Street, NE28 8JA. Download flyer here….
Read More Kosmos launched at World Mental Health Day 2017. This is a collaborative project between peer groups around North Tyneside borough, Launchpad North Tyneside and local artist Helen Smith. Download a copy here. Please do spread far and wide! We’re still working on getting it out there so people can learn from the messages participants felt…
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