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Free Hartlepool wellbeing day brings music, activities and local support under one roof
Hartlepool’s World Mental Health Day gathering will combine free activities, practical support and community awards at the Centre for Independent Living.
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Free, quieter haircuts launch in Redcar for pensioners, jobseekers and people who find salons overwhelming
A new free monthly haircut service in Redcar is offering a calmer one-to-one option for pensioners, people preparing for job interviews and anyone who finds a busy salon difficult.
Hopetown’s free Dementia Café keeps a regular place open for conversation and company
The Darlington railway attraction is continuing its fortnightly Dementia Café through December for people living with dementia, families, friends and carers.
Teesside school uniform pledge will double donations for families before the new term
The Teesside Charity has launched a match-funded school uniform appeal after referrals for help rose sharply this year. Every pound donated to the pledge is being doubled for local children.
Middlesbrough drop-in supports up to 80 people each week
A weekly Salvation Army drop-in in Middlesbrough is bringing food, clothing, healthcare access, advice and company together under one roof for up to 80 people at a time.
Innovative Mental Health Initiatives: Enhancing Wellbeing in Tees Valley
Innovative mental health initiatives are making significant strides in supporting community wellbeing across our region. These programmes focus on early intervention, community engagement, and comprehensive support systems to address mental health challenges effectively. Tees Valley Community Mental Health…
Gill to Run the Great North Run in Support of Teesside Mind
Gill Campbell, a dedicated primary school teacher, is taking on a tremendous challenge this year. On 8th September, she will be lacing up her trainers to participate in the renowned Great North Run, all for an extraordinary cause close to her heart – Teesside Mind. Teesside Mind is an invaluable charity that…
A Way Out Expands Its Reach with New Middlesbrough Base
Teesside charity A Way Out opened a base on Wilson Street in Middlesbrough and received a regional first for the quality of its trauma-informed work.
CharityJoin Teesside Mind’s Big Pub Quiz: A Fun Way to Support Mental Health
Pubs across Teesside are invited to take part in a fantastic opportunity to support mental health in their community by hosting Teesside Mind’s Big Pub Quiz. This event is not only a great way to bring people together for a night of fun and trivia, but it also plays a vital role in raising awareness […]
CF Fertilisers and Teesside Mind: Cultivating Community Together at Lothian Road
Every bit of help and every penny, goes a long way in making our community stronger and healthier. In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, CF Fertilisers has recently dedicated time and resources to support Teesside Mind, Teesside’s leading mental health charity this is committed to improving…
Local CouncilsMiddlesbrough Council: Mayor’s praise for food campaign as new distribution centre opens
Middlesbrough Mayor Chris Cooke has praised the impact of FareShare North East after the food charity opened a new distribution centre in the town. The charity works with supermarkets and the wider food industry to get perfectly good to eat surplus food to local organisations. Food is distributed each week from the Tees Food Hub […]
Stockton Council: 750 helped into employment since last year as Employment and Training Hub goes from “strength to strength”
More than 750 people have now secured jobs with help from the “thriving” Stockton-on-Tees Employment and Training Hub, figures have revealed. The hub has also had thousands more sign-up and visit events to help find their dream career since it opened in Wellington Square last year. And with a range of facilities…