Young Peoples and Poverty Proofing Service
YOUTH LINK and CAN (Confident Adults North East)
Youth Link is the name for our young people’s peer mentoring service which provides support to young people living in Newcastle. Youth Link provides 1:1 peer mentoring support for young people aged 11-18 years of age. Mentoring can help to improve communication, help you make friends, strengthen your confidence and self-esteem and link in with positive activities.
CAN is a project covering Newcastle and Gateshead which provides support to young people and young adults aged 16-25 years. This project provides 1:1 mentoring support to help young people and young adults who are NEET, or struggling to overcome barriers impacting upon independence. Apply for both YOUTHLINK and CAN here online referral Form
BRIARDALE
We currently have a group for young people aged 11-18 years located in Blyth. The group is an opportunity to socialise with peers, and have some fun in a Community based venue in addition to doing some issue-based work/workshops to improve emotional well being and self-esteem. To make a referral to this group please contact teresa.bromilow@children-ne.org.uk to make an enquiry.
MASQUER-AID (neuro groups and one to one)
We will be delivering groups in Newcastle and Gateshead, with separate groups for under 16’s and over 16’s. This is to allow us to focus on the specific development differences and transition stages for those age groups. There is a high level of education dropout for many neurodifferent young people, challenges with employment or independence, so we will also be supporting people post group to continue accessing the right support for them.
SEND PATHWEYES / NENC
The SEND path weyes project is to work with SEND young people across the North East and North Cumbria. This pilot will engage SEND young people and support them to access appropriate activities to further benefit their physical and emotional well-being.
To make a referral please follow use our Online Referral form
SAFE PROJECT
Our SAFE project aims to help young people and their families who have been affected by sexual abuse. We not only work alongside the victim offering therapeutic support but also support their family to achieve a complete and SAFE environment for the young person to deal with the trauma they have faced. We offer this service to those aged 5 - 18, extending to 18 - 25 for those who have learning difficulties.
SAFE Referral Form
YOUTH COUNSELLING
One to One counselling service helps you (as long as you are aged 9 to 25 years old) with your mental health issues. Our friendly counsellors are expertly trained which means we can help you by using a variety of therapy techniques. Whatever the issues affecting your life we are here to help. This includes depression, anxiety, bullying, self-harming, loss and bereavement.
If you don’t want to come to our building then our counsellors can meet you wherever you feel safe and are currently available on evenings and Saturday mornings too.
If you are a professional making a referral for a young person aged between 9-18 please contact the SPA (single point of access) in the first instance on 0303 123 1147
For all other referrals please complete our online referral Form