Wellbeing Support for Young People

What is the service?

This is an early intervention mental health and wellbeing support service for 11-18 year olds. The team deliver wellbeing sessions for low mood, stress and anxiety using self-care and guided self-help techniques. They offer a menu of support options eg. 1-1, group work programmes, mental health workshops and community based support. They deliver daytime appointments in Schools e.g. Walbottle Academy, Studio West and after school appointments in GP Practices and other community settings.

They can also offer City Centre evening appointments at Children North East Newcastle.

This is a confidential service offered by trained professionals.

Who is the service for?

  • People aged 11-18 years old

This service is not suitable for:

  • People outside the age range

How do I make an appointment?

You can make a request for this service in a number of ways –

  • Contact your GP Practice and request a referral to the Children North East, Outer West Service.
  • If your child attends the schools covered, speak to the school about a referral.

Date published: 17th November, 2023
Date last updated: 15th May, 2026