1. Tyneside Women’s Health What We Offer

2. About Us
The organisation was formed in 1985, and is based at Half Moon Lane, Gateshead with an additional Centre in Byker, Newcastle
Provides a range of mental health support for women
All staff, volunteers and service users are women

3. Services Courses to improve mental health coping strategies
Ongoing support groups for women e.g. women with enduring mental health issues, older women and women from black and minority ethnic communities
A counselling service

4. Services Cont’d Therapeutic activities such as craft and singing
A wide range of support for women to progress e.g. education, training and employment
Opportunities for service user involvement
Participation in community forums and anti stigma work

5. Accessing our Services
Open access – welcome sessions on a weekly basis
A worker sees each new woman on a one to one basis, to discuss the woman’s needs and outline available services
Referrals can be taken from any source including self referrals

6. Advantages of a Women Only Space
Friendly and safe space
No fear – particularly if the service user has been the victim of abuse
All women as equal
Shared experiences of women and as women
Peer support

7. Quotes
The group I attend are all friendly people and feel like a family group
TWH has been a god send to me for my emotional, physical and social well being
I have made new friends and gained additional support from my peers and facilitator. I have enjoyed a wide variety of activities
Feel lucky to have TWH in my area
Coming to TWH has helped me in my journey for my future wellbeing

8. A focus on Wellbeing & Recovery
Recovery focussed practice
Progression support
Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) to promote:
Wellbeing
Personal Responsibility

9. For Further Info Visit our website www.tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk
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