Mental Health & Wellbeing
Local Mental Health and Emotional Support services for Adults
Local Mental Health and Emotional Support services for children
Why not take a look at some top family tips from Place2be:
Please see the below links regarding various Family Hub Workshops that are offered across the County.
Family Hubs provide early help, through offering direct support, advice and a range of activities for children aged 0-19 years and their families:
Newton Aycliffe Family Hub
There are a range of workshops and activities that are available at our local Newton Aycliffe Family Hub.
Location: Stephenson Way, DL5 7DD
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Chill Kids For children aged 7-11 years old, helping them to understand their big feelings and find positive ways to manage them. Booking required - please call 03000 261 111 to book a place. |
Wednesday 1 October 2025 from 3.45pm to 5.00pm |
8 weeks |
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DurhamLearn Dealing with a Sick or Injured Child For mams, dads and carers to learn basics to help keep your family safe. To book email durhamlearn@durham.gov.uk or contact 03000 266 115. |
Wednesday 3 December 2025 from 12noon to 3.00pm |
3 hours |
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FEARless For mums, dads and carers of children aged 6-14 years, to help you understand your child's anxious feelings. To book a place contact 03000 261 111. |
Wednesday 8 October from 12.45pm to 2.45pm |
6 weeks |
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Educational Psychology Drop-in Talk to the Educational Psychology team about any concerns you may have about your child such as learning, communication and language, social and emotional-wellbeing, practical skills or being independent. Educational Psychology drop-in sessions for parents and carers |
Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on: 22 July 2025 23 September 2025 25 November 2025 |
Drop-in |
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SENDIASS drop-in For parents/carers of families with special educational needs and/or disabilities, drop in to ask SENDIASS for impartial information or advice. Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) drop-in sessions
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From 1.00pm to 3.00pm on: Monday 14 July 2025 Monday 11 August 2025 Tuesday 9 September 2025 Tuesday 14 October 2025 Tuesday 11 November 2025 Tuesday 9 December 2025 |
Drop-in |
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Employability Durham Drop-in If you are 25 or over, live in County Durham and are not in employment, we may be able to offer you information, advice and guidance. Drop into the session to talk to us. For more information see Employability Durham - support to plan for your future.
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From 9.30am to 11.00am on: Monday 14 July 2025 Monday 11 August 2025 Monday 8 September 2025 Monday 13 October 2025 Monday 10 November 2025 Monday 8 December 2025 |
Drop-in |
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HENRY Fussy Eating Workshop For mams, dads and carers to get support and new ideas to help encourage your child to try new foods and have happier meal times. To get more information or to sign up, please email hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.net |
Monday 1 December 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm |
1.5 hour |
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HENRY Preparation for Parenthood A six-session programme helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby. Partners, friends or family are encouraged to attend alongside expectant mothers. To book a place contact hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.net or speak to your midwife. |
Monday 6 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm |
6 weeks |
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Supporting speech and language development (Wellcomm) To identify children who are experience barriers to speech and language development, and provide strategies and activities for parents to use at home. WellComm early language screening session
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From 1.00pm to 4.00pm on: Monday 28 July 2025 Tuesday 16 September 2025 Tuesday 21 October 2025 Tuesday 18 November 2025 Tuesday 16 December 2025 |
45 minutes appointment |
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DurhamWorks Drop-in Support to help 16-24 year olds into education, employment or training.
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From 1.00pm to 3.00pm on: Monday 21 July 2025 Monday 4 August 2025 Monday 18 August 2025 Monday 1 September 2025 Monday 15 September 2025 Monday 6 October 2025 Monday 20 October 2025 Monday 3 November 2025 Monday 17 November 2025 Monday 1 December 2025 Monday 15 December 2025 |
Drop-in |
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LE
01325300 598
byerleypark@durhamlearning.net
