Making a Difference
Our 1-2-1 listening sessions are delivered by a qualified Youth Worker. We support and encourage young people to identify their own needs and the challenges they face. We provide them with risk reduction information and tools to build their resilience so they can start to make practical steps towards positive change. These changes include building self esteem, establishing healthy relationships, reducing drug use, having a voice that is heard and being valued.
In conjunction with the Duchess's Community High School, Community @NE66 deliver independent well-being drop-in sessions at lunchtime. Young people can access confidential and non-judgemental support for any issues. We offer the NHS C-card and chlamydia & gonorrhea screening services as well as supported referrals to other specialist services. These sessions promote healthy relationships, education on consent and delay, and safeguarding assessments that are especially focused on Child Sexual Exploitation.
Family activities; from painting and tie dye to yoga and mindfulness.
We encourage young people to let their creativity flow and to express themselves in a safe environment whilst developing a therapeutic toolkit including mindfulness and relaxation.
This film was written and made by young people attending our project . It is a My Life production film and is funded by the Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit.
Our young volunteers play a vital role in creating and maintaining safe spaces for children and young people. In return, they gain invaluable skills and experience that build their resilience and employability.
We currently have six young volunteers (aged 13-17) actively involved in delivering sessions, planning and evaluating programs, and shaping the direction of the organization. Through this, they foster positive relationships and a supportive environment where younger children develop healthy coping mechanisms.
The process of volunteering allows young people to develop leadership, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. They learn to think creatively and adapt their approaches to meet the needs of others, building resilience as they navigate challenges.
Volunteering enhances employability by providing practical experience in project management, event coordination, and community engagement—skills highly transferable to future career opportunities.