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Cost

Free
Areas covered

Is your child or someone you work with (aged 5 - 18 years) struggling with their mental health and wellbeing? Or are you a professional interested in working with us?

Why not come and chat to our team of friendly children's therapists at one of our free Drop Ins to: 

- talk about your child and their needs
- get advice and guidance 
- receive tips and resources to take home

Our Drop Ins are set up throughout Gateshead and have monthly themes. However, we encourage you to chat to us about any concerns, such as: 

- worries and anxiety 
- low mood
- support with sleep
- behaviour
- confidence 
- anger stress
 

September's theme is Separation Anxiety and will be operating at the below dates and times-

Venue: Christ Church, Carlisle Street, Gateshead NE10 0HQ
 Date: Wednesday 4th September 
Time: Professionals - 10.00 - 11.00 
Parents/Carers – 11.00 – 12.00

Venue: The Baltic, S Shore Rd, Gateshead NE8 3BA
Date: Thursday 5th September 
Time: Professionals – 10.00 - 11.00 
Parents/Carers – 11.00 – 12.00 

Venue: Blaydon Primary Care Centre, Shibdon Rd, NE21 5NW
Date: Thursday 5th September 
Time: Professionals – 10:30-11:30
 Parents/Carers – 9:30-10:30

Venue: Gateshead Central Library, Prince Consort Rd, NE8 4LN
Date: Thursday 12th September 
Time: Professionals – 14:30 – 15:30
 Parents/Carers – 15:30 – 16:30

Venue: Winlaton Centre
Date: Thursday 12th September 
Time: Professionals – 9:30 - 10:30 
Parents/Carers – 10:30 - 11:30

Venue: Whickham Library
Date: Monday 16th September
Time: Professionals – 14:30 – 15:30
Parents/Carers – 15:30 – 16:30

Venue: Dunston, Unit 2, Clockmill Rd, Dunston, Gateshead NE8 2QX
 Date: Thursday 26th September
 Time: Professionals – 14.00 - 15.00
 Parents/Carers – 15.00 – 16.00

Venue: Birtley Library, Durham Rd, Birtley, Chester-le-Street DH3 1LE
Date: Friday 27th September 
Time: Professionals - 12.00 - 13.00
 Parents/Carers – 13.00 – 14.00

Further information about our service: Children and Young People's Primary Care Mental Health Service : South Tyneside and Sunderland Mental Health Services (stsftmentalhealth.nhs.uk)