Having a good support system is really important for taking care of our mental health. Also, being part of a community with people who share similar interests or goals can be a great form of a support network to help improve our wellbeing.
We know that struggling with our mental health can be difficult, and life can feel really tough when there are things going on in our lives.
Some of the things that might have an impact on our mental health could be:
- Money difficulties or debt
- Relationship problems
- Housing issues
- Work issues or unemployment
- Feeling lonely or isolated
These are just a few things that can impact how we feel, but all kinds of things can impact our mental health.
Between April 2024 – April 2025, our community mental health support service (CMHSS) has seen referrals for things like mental health issues, social isolation, depression and/or anxiety, low self-esteem and/or confidence, and bereavement.
We know a thing or two about the positive impact community support can have when it comes to our wellbeing. Through our community and wellbeing support, we help people find practical support, as well as focusing on building support networks, making friendships, and finding ways to stay well in the future.
Between April 2024 – April 2025, 83% of people we supported in our CMHSS reported a positive increase in their wellbeing. In that same time, 1484 goals set by the people we support have been achieved with the help of their support worker, and 307 are still active and being worked towards.
There’s lots of different support you can find in a community, whether it’s focused on mental health, or just connecting with others who share your interests, hobbies or goals.
At Everyturn, we offer various kinds of community support. Let’s find out more about what these are.
Community & wellbeing support at Everyturn
We help people to find practical support to tackle issues they might be struggling with. We also focus on building connections and support networks, making friends, and finding ways to stay well in the future.
Community mental health support
We’re here for adults in Newcastle who are struggling with mental health issues. We help them find the support they need right in their community. Our team of Community Mental Health Workers know what it’s like, because they’ve been there themselves. They have lived experience of mental ill-health, so they understand what each person is going through.
Recovery support
We support people who are experiencing mental health issues, whether it’s something they’re currently facing or have in the past. Through Moving Forward and Kind Mind Community Recovery College in South Tyneside, and the Northumberland Recovery College, we support people in building their confidence, picking up new skills, reconnecting with old hobbies, building a stronger social network, getting back into education or training, and finding paid or volunteer work.
Chain reaction support for older people
We’re one of three partner organisations delivering Chain Reaction, which is commissioned by Newcastle City Council. Chain Reaction provides flexible, personalised support to help older people to live independently in the community, supporting them to decide what they’d like to achieve and how to make that happen.
We offer all kinds of support, from tackling financial worries to organising outings, responding to each person’s unique needs.
Employment advisor support
Some of our services provide free and confidential support and advice to our patients dealing with job related stress, anxiety or depression. Visit Our locations page to find out whether this is available in your local service.
Our friendly and experienced team of employment advisors is here to help if you need assistance with finding job support or hace questions about benefits.
Ways to Wellness
Ways to Wellness was created to help people through social prescribing, for those whose daily lives are impacted by long-term health issues.
The service runs multiple projects from their innovation hub, addressing health inequalities and supporting people across the North East and North Cumbria.
The long-term conditions service is for people aged 18-74, who attend participating GP practices in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Other support
If you’d like to find support available in your area, you can use Hub of Hope’s online directory of mental health support and services.
Safe Havens
Our Safe Havens provide compassionate, practical, out-of-hours support for people in mental health crisis in Newcastle and Northumberland.
Located on the high street, our Safe Havens are open from 2.00-10.00pm, 365 days a year. You can just drop in – you don’t need an appointment.
Find out more about our Safe Havens.
Mental Health Awareness Week
Find out more about this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.