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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
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.
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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:
Sign up for Counselling
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:
Sign up for Counselling
6245 Hours of Support
Making an Impact
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1078 Women Supported
Making an Impact
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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.
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we have a 40 year track record of supporting women in safe, women only spaces. We support over 600 women each year to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing, and to overcome adverse life experiences.
We have a 40 year track record of supporting women in safe, women only spaces. We support over 600 women each year to improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing, and to overcome adverse life experiences.
About
Tyneside Women’s Health is a charity and was set up in 1985 to provide mental health support to women in a women-only environment.
Our vision is a brighter future for North East women & girls.
To achieve our vision, our mission is to help communities of women & girls in the North East thrive by providing safe, inclusive & compassionate mental health & wellbeing services.
Services help women and girls improve their mental health, reduce social isolation, and help diverse communities participate no matter their mental health or circumstances. Several frontline services are focused on supporting women and girls to recover from adverse life experiences, such as abuse and traumatic events, and the impact this has had on their lives and mental health.
Services help women and girls improve their mental health, reduce social isolation, and help diverse communities participate no matter their mental health or circumstances. Several frontline services are focused on supporting women and girls to recover from adverse life experiences, such as abuse and traumatic events, and the impact this has had on their lives and mental health.
Mission
Vision
Responsive– we are constantly evolving to meet the needs of the women we support, each other and other stakeholders in proactive, meaningful ways.
Inclusive- we strive to engage with all communities of women so that everyone feels welcome and supported.
Resilient– we draw on strengths to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone.
Collaborative– we make positive connections and develop effective partnership
Inclusive- we strive to engage with all communities of women so that everyone feels welcome and supported.
Resilient– we draw on strengths to achieve the best possible outcomes for everyone.
Collaborative– we make positive connections and develop effective partnership
Our Values
Vision, Mission & Values
- ElaineChief Executive OfficerI’m responsible for the organisation overall and making sure everything runs smoothly. I’d be really happy to hear from anyone interested in developing partnerships with us or any ways we can support north east women.
- Team LeaderTeam LeaderResponsible for line managing the team, overseeing performance and supporting staff development to achieve organisational goals.
- AlinaMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am Alina and I am a Mental Health and Wellbeing worker. I feel privileged to support women in this organisation and I am very passionate about healing, recovering and finding joy in life. Interesting fact about me: some of my previous jobs involved being a counsellor and an air hostess.
- KatieMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI love bringing women together through different groups and activities. I run a mother and baby group, a craft group, a walking group and a Reading group at Gateshead library.
Show more - NatalieMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI’m a mental health worker, and I care deeply about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel comfortable sharing and healing.
Show more - HeatherMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am a mental health and wellbeing worker. I facilitate the stress management and positive about me courses. My passion is empowering women building confidence and helping them overcome any mental health challenges they have.
- ChloeMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI'm a mental health and wellbeing worker, and I'm passionate about supporting individuals in strengthening their emotional wellbeing and developing effective coping strategies. I run welcome and drop-in sessions where there’s always space for a friendly chat or a bit of support.
Show more - UmayyaMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am a Mental Health and Wellbeing devoted to helping women rediscover their voice, embrace their strength, and reclaim their lives with confidence and courage.
- ClareSessional WorkerI assist TWH with social media and trying to get people to engage with the charity. I have been part of TWH for 5 years and despite moving in to a new career in Midwifery, I still love to be involved in a small way.
- MariaSessional WorkerI work alongside Elaine at Sunday Lunch Group where we all enjoy a hearty and healthy meal together. We would love to have you join us.
- AmyReceptionist & AdministratorYou'll usually see me around our reception or talk to me if you phone us. I oversee the administrative tasks at Newfound.
- YuliiaFinance OfficerMy name is Yuliia Tykhomyrova, and I am the Support Finance Officer at Tyneside Women’s Health. I support the organisation by managing our day-to-day finances and helping to make sure our projects run smoothly and responsibly. I feel proud to contribute to the work we do for women across the North East and to be part of a team that creates a safe and supportive space.
- ElaineChief Executive OfficerI’m responsible for the organisation overall and making sure everything runs smoothly. I’d be really happy to hear from anyone interested in developing partnerships with us or any ways we can support north east women.
- Team LeaderTeam LeaderResponsible for line managing the team, overseeing performance and supporting staff development to achieve organisational goals.
- AlinaMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am Alina and I am a Mental Health and Wellbeing worker. I feel privileged to support women in this organisation and I am very passionate about healing, recovering and finding joy in life. Interesting fact about me: some of my previous jobs involved being a counsellor and an air hostess.
- KatieMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI love bringing women together through different groups and activities. I run a mother and baby group, a craft group, a walking group and a Reading group at Gateshead library. I also facilitate a trauma informed course named - Surviving to Thriving that helps build confidence and resilience.
As part of my role, I also go into schools to deliver a trauma informed programme for children impacted by domestic abuse. - NatalieMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI’m a mental health worker, and I care deeply about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel comfortable sharing and healing. I run groups on grief and loss, trauma, and understanding domestic abuse, as well as creative writing sessions, which I’ve found to be such a meaningful outlet for expression and connection.
- HeatherMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am a mental health and wellbeing worker. I facilitate the stress management and positive about me courses. My passion is empowering women building confidence and helping them overcome any mental health challenges they have.
- ChloeMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI'm a mental health and wellbeing worker, and I'm passionate about supporting individuals in strengthening their emotional wellbeing and developing effective coping strategies. I run welcome and drop-in sessions where there’s always space for a friendly chat or a bit of support. I also facilitate anger management and resilience courses, where we explore simple, practical ways to manage emotions and feel more confident in everyday life.
- UmayyaMental Health & Wellbeing WorkerI am a Mental Health and Wellbeing devoted to helping women rediscover their voice, embrace their strength, and reclaim their lives with confidence and courage.
- ClareSessional WorkerI assist TWH with social media and trying to get people to engage with the charity. I have been part of TWH for 5 years and despite moving in to a new career in Midwifery, I still love to be involved in a small way.
- MariaSessional WorkerI work alongside Elaine at Sunday Lunch Group where we all enjoy a hearty and healthy meal together. We would love to have you join us.
- AmyReceptionist & AdministratorYou'll usually see me around our reception or talk to me if you phone us. I oversee the administrative tasks at Newfound.
- YuliiaFinance OfficerMy name is Yuliia Tykhomyrova, and I am the Support Finance Officer at Tyneside Women’s Health. I support the organisation by managing our day-to-day finances and helping to make sure our projects run smoothly and responsibly. I feel proud to contribute to the work we do for women across the North East and to be part of a team that creates a safe and supportive space.
- Maria HumphreysChair of the Board of TrusteesI’ve been a Trustee of NEWFOUND since 2018 and stepped into the role of Chair in 2024. Being part of this charity for so many years has been a real privilege — I’ve seen first-hand the difference NEWFOUND makes, and I’m passionate about helping to guide and support its future.
As a North East local and a long-time advocate for women, I care deeply about the issues our community faces and the role NEWFOUND plays in creating positive change. My role as Chair is about making sure the charity is well-governed, forward-looking, and always rooted in the voices of the women we serve. - Sarah DoddsVice Chair of the Board of TrusteesLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
- Ellen SmithTrusteeEllen joined the Newfound board in 2024 and brings extensive experience in youth work, mental health and community development. She has led services supporting young people’s health and wellbeing with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion and empowerment. As the head of a Student Mental Health Service, she brings relevant knowledge and experience of interventions, outcomes and evaluation. She is passionate about supporting women and girls to thrive and believes in social action for positive change.
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- Maria HumphreysChair of the Board of TrusteesI’ve been a Trustee of NEWFOUND since 2018 and stepped into the role of Chair in 2024. Being part of this charity for so many years has been a real privilege — I’ve seen first-hand the difference NEWFOUND makes, and I’m passionate about helping to guide and support its future.
As a North East local and a long-time advocate for women, I care deeply about the issues our community faces and the role NEWFOUND plays in creating positive change. My role as Chair is about making sure the charity is well-governed, forward-looking, and always rooted in the voices of the women we serve. - Sarah DoddsVice Chair of the Board of TrusteesLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
- Ellen SmithTrusteeEllen joined the Newfound board in 2024 and brings extensive experience in youth work, mental health and community development. She has led services supporting young people’s health and wellbeing with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion and empowerment. As the head of a Student Mental Health Service, she brings relevant knowledge and experience of interventions, outcomes and evaluation. She is passionate about supporting women and girls to thrive and believes in social action for positive change.
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The Board of Directors, or Trustees, take responsibility for our overall governance, including strategy and financial planning. Trusteeship is voluntary, and Trustees are people whose skills, experience and personal qualities mark them out for management of the charity.
The Board of Directors is responsible for:
- Financial and staffing arrangements. They agree the budget, approve the annual accounts and scrutinise the organisation’s expenditure.
- Employing staff in accordance with all relevant legislation.
- Setting the processes by which the organisation will operate and agreeing the priorities for action.
- Overseeing the Chief Executive Officer who, in turn, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation and the management of staff.
Governance
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