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Operation Christmas

Thanks to Sunderland City Council, Washington Mind are able to offer extra support to residents in the Washington area this winter. Especially those residents who are isolating or have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington Mind’s Listening Ear Service

Washington Mind currently have a Listening Ear service, available to people in the Sunderland and Washington area. The service is available to individuals wishing to access confidential emotional support, without judgement.

Christmas at Washington Mind 2021

Christmas Opening Times As we enter the Christmas period, we just wanted to share our Christmas opening times with you. The Life House (and Washington Mind) will close on Thursday 23rd December 2021...

Sunderland AFC to Raise Vital Funds This Christmas

‘Five for Five’ is aiming to raise £5,000 for five local charities to support vital services across the region – Foundation of Light, Salvation Army, Sunderland Foodbank, Washington Mind and Veterans in Crisis Sunderland.

Young People’s Project and Pop Recs Teenage Market

Pop Recs Teen Market will be more than a market ran by our Young People Project and PopRecs to help young people affected by social isolation and to improve mental health and connectedness.

Summer sessions for young people

Sessions and Workshops in Sunderland and Washington This Summer we have some exciting sessions and workshops coming up for young people at Washington and Sunderland. Whether you are looking for a...

We’re Recruiting Volunteers

Want to join our volunteer team? Washington Mind is local charity providing mental health and wellbeing support, services and training for our local community. If you want to make the most of our...

Extended Deadline – Washington Mind Vacancies

What is Washington Mind? Washington Mind is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). Established in 1981, we are a local provider of mental health and wellbeing services and training. Click...

Underground Neighbourhood – Summer 2021

Bringing Young People Together Washington Mind’s Underground Neighbourhood are running a series of free groups for Year 11 leavers at both Washington and Sunderland during July and August. We want...

Washington Mind Job Vacancies

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An alternative delegate may be substituted by an organisation without charge for the whole course. Delegates can NOT be substituted partway through the training course.
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