County Lines Information

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County lines is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs into one or more importing areas within the UK, using dedicated mobile phone lines or other form of “deal line”. They are likely to exploit children and...

Gateshead Family Hubs

Events

Gateshead Family Hubs membership is free and enables families with children under 3 years to access a wide range of free activities and services. Gateshead’s Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families...

Psychological First Aid online training course

Events

New Psychological First Aid training for supporting children and young people affected by emergencies and crisis situations including the COVID-19 pandemic On Monday, PHE launched a new psychological first aid (PFA) online training course to help support children and...

Qwell

Mental Health

Qwell is a new service available to anyone aged 26 or over living in Newcastle or Gateshead. Qwell offers professional support and counselling and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Qwell offers free, anonymous access to...

Contact Virtual Workshops

Events

Contact run a range of workshops, information sessions and online events, where you can meet families like yours. They have general help available for families who have children with additional needs including advice, guidance and a Listening Ear service.  For more...