"Offered over 7,600 appointments to people aged 11+.
Had over 870 appointments which were not attended without prior notification. If you cannot make your appointment please notify us as soon as possible.
Welcomed over 23,300 visitors to The Life House for appointments, wellbeing activities and therapeutic groups.
Between 1st April 2018
and 31st March 2019 we:
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Between 1st April 2018 and
31st March 2019 we:
attended without prior notification. If you cannot make your appointment please notify us as soon as possible.
Welcomed over 23,300 visitors to The Life House for appointments, wellbeing activities and therapeutic groups.
Offered over 7,600 appointments to people aged
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The Life House is the home of Washington Mind and is a much needed wellbeing resource centre in our local community. Within The Life House we offer a wide range of activities and services.
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Crisis can mean different things to different people. When we use the term crisis we mean overwhelming thoughts and/or feelings to either hurt yourself, hurt somebody else or you are planning or attempting suicide.
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Looking to improve your own health and wellbeing, or wanting to help a friend, colleague or a family member? Then this is the site for you. Here you can find out how to look after yourself and where to get local support.
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Washington Mind Counselling Service offers counselling for Adults and Young People which offers a Talking Therapy which gives the opportunity to talk about experiences or events that have been affecting the way you feel.
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We offer counselling and group work for 11-25 year olds who live within the City of Sunderland. Our service continues to adapt, and is influenced by the opinions and needs of young people.
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If you would like to access our services you can make a self-referral by answering these questions and we will be in touch to discuss arranging support. Alternatively someone else can make a referral on your behalf; a family member or health professional.
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Last year Washington MInd received 1,625 new referrals and we offered 6,554 counselling appointments.
By donating just £1 you can help towards the cost of maintaining a high-quality service delivery, to meet the needs of our local community
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Washington Mind has been delivering mental health services and training for over 30 years. Our experience, expertise and knowledge surrounding mental health and wellbeing creates a solid foundation for the bespoke training programmes that we develop and deliver.
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If you have 2 or more regular hours of spare time a week and you’re looking to volunteer with an organisation, then you may be just what you’re looking for! Support, supervision and training is provided and we have opportunities available now.
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The Sunderland Time to Change Organic Hub will help to strengthen our partnerships across the city. We will be able to better focus our work on raising awareness and tackling the discrimination and stigma often associated with mental health.
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Reasons2 is a free app we designed with Young People to help improve mental health. The app can help you to manage your mental wellness by building your own profile of Reasons2 feel better and more.
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We have lots of groups and activities that run during the year. Sessions include groups to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing and awareness raising events. Find out what we have coming up and how you can come along.
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Washington Mind’s mission
is to work in partnership with our community to promote recovery and improve mental health and wellbeing.
Our vision is
“A society that understands and is active in improving mental health and wellbeing and building emotional resilience of people of all ages”
Providing services in Washington, Sunderland and the Coalfields
About Washington Mind
Washington Mind was established in 1981, a local charity providing mental health and wellbeing support, services and training for our local community. We became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) on 1st April 2014 an continue to offer independent, non-stigmatising services based in the local community that are accessible to all.
Good mental health is just one aspect of general wellbeing and we believe that everyone can lead a full, active and rewarding life. We work with the people who use our services to support them in achieving their goals and engaging in their communities. Our goal is to try to help people experiencing emotional or mental distress to regain their full potential in life and work.
Our Opening Times
- Monday – 9am – 5pm
- Tuesday – 9am – 7pm
- Wednesday – 9am – 5pm
- Thursday – 9am – 5pm
- Friday – 9am – 3pm
Please note that although our main office is open at the above times (not including bank holidays), our phone line opening times may vary from what is listed above.
Five-a-day for health and happiness
- Connect
- Be Active
- Take Notice
- Keep Learning
- Give
