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.

The Life House

The Life House is a community building, with lots going on for everyone to get involved in.

Within the building Washington Mind deliver our one to one counselling sessions, social support groups, listening ear appointments and therapeutic groups. Our partners also deliver a range of services including alternative therapies, exercise classes, peer support groups, slimming classes and more.

Alongside Café Life which provides super tasty food.

The Life House building currently offers:

ADHD Support Group

Come to our safe and non-judgemental place for anyone affected by ADHD.

Running on the first Tuesday of every month. Call us on: 01914178043 to discuss the group and attending.

Andys Man Club

Andys Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

They meet Mondays at 7pm (except bank holidays)

Good for the Soul Holistics Sound Bath

Forget the world for a while and sink into a tranquil ocean of healing sound waves. Sit or lay down, close your eyes and allow the sound to wash away any stresses of your day, as you are filled with the beautiful and powerful vibrations of pure sound. You will experience a number of especially chosen instruments, including Crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, Gong, Medicine Drum, Koshi chimes and more.

Running on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Click here to book.

Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar yoga is for anyone and everyone. It’s the world’s most widely practised method of yoga. Iyengar yoga teachers are well qualified and experienced in helping each student to find their own level in each pose. Props are useful here to make each pose accessible to all.

Because Iyengar yoga focuses on postural alignment, you may discover that it is particular good for postural and structural problems. And the fact that you have to give all of your attention to the precise details of each pose requires effort and concentration which can relieve stress and anxiety. Iyengar yoga is all about quality of movement rather than quantity, to encourage safety throughout your practice.

Suitable for all levels of ability. £5 per session. Please contact yoginortheast@gmail.com

Megs Moves Workout

All abilities welcome to a combined dance and fitness class. Book at: washingtonmind.org.uk/our-shop

Slimming World

The freedom to enjoy healthy takes on the food you love – like curry and rice, burgers, pasta dishes and still lose weight. The freedom to make your own choices – to eat in or to eat out, and to take control. The freedom to get more active in a way that suits your lifestyle. And best of all – freedom from the habits and pitfalls that used to hold you back. We’ll help you to understand yourself as a slimmer, giving you the know – how and the power to develop healthy new habits for life. All this in a community of new friends who’ll motivate and inspire you all the way to your dream weight.

Ageless Fitness

Join our energising fitness class designed specifically for older adults (50+) who want to stay active, strong, and full of life. From seated pull-ups to slam balls, boxing to battle ropes, we’ve got something for every level.

Running on Thursdays from 1pm-1:45pm. Click here to book.

Complementary Therapies

Washington Mind clients can access a range of complementary therapies including; Back Massage, Reflexology and Reiki, as well as armotherapy. For more information, call us on 0191 417 8043

Flow2Sow Hatha Yoga

1 hour free hatha flow class moving mindfully. Book at washingtonmind.org.uk/our-shop

Little Baby Stars: Baby Massage Course

Throughout your course, you will learn a beautifully tranquil massage routine to soothe and relax you and your baby.

Benefits for baby:

Helps to relieve common ailments such as colic, constipation, wind and teething
Improves limb mobility
Encourages peaceful sleep patterns
Alleviates crying
Develops a sense of safety and attachment with the parent or carer

Benefits for the parent or care-giver:

Strengthens your bond with baby
Promotes skin-to-skin contact and quality 1-1 time together
Reduces the effects of post-natal depression
Help you to gain an understanding of your baby’s behaviour
Develops your confidence as a parent

Running every other month on Thursdays for 5 weeks. Click here to book.

Mindfulness & Meditation

These sessions with The Mindfulness Tribe offer a serene space for individuals to explore mindfulness and meditation practices. They are crafted to help participants ground themselves, cultivate calm, and develop a deeper sense of presence and self-awareness. Some months also offer a mindful activity such as craft or journaling to channel thoughts and concentration and brings a sense of achievement to the session!

Running on the third Monday of each month. Click here to book.

Washington History Society

Washington History Society is an informal group of people who work together to keep the history of Washington alive. We collect and preserve photographs, documents and memorabilia, while taking an active part in raising awareness of the town’s heritage through talks and exhibitions.

The Society’s aims are to communicate information about Washington’s past, to preserve items of historical import- such as photographs, and to to form an archive for present & future generations.

MEETINGS The Society holds talks & meetings in the MIND Building, Grasmere Terrace, Columbia, Washington, Tyne & Wear. NE38 7LP (1.30pm – 4.00pm). These talks are held on the first Monday of each month, excluding August and January. A full programme of the talks is published during the year. For more information contact: washingtonhistorysoc@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP is open to all and if you wish to join the Washington History Society the subscription for one year or part of a year is £5. There is a meeting cover charge of £2 that includes refreshments.

NB. All courses and activities are subject to funding, please contact us to confirm availability.

Café Life

Café Life is now open in The Life House!

Café Life hosts a weekly programme of wellbeing activities including brunch and lunch clubs, healthy eating courses and opportunities for social healthy-lifestyle activities.

We a light bite menu with a range of hot and cold drinks. We have both indoor and outdoor seating, including a covered area and three private dining pods! Plus a dog friendly area of our garden!

Our garden area includes a play area for children and young people with additional needs, as well as an allotment area, chill out relaxation spaces for adults, market place area, and community barbeque.

If you’d like to volunteer in Cafe Life, or in our allotment, please get in touch. Café Life is all about the community, volunteers work within our café and also in our allotments ready for us to grow and produce our own fruit and vegetables.

Click here to see what events we have coming up at Cafe Life and book your space online.

Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow our Instagram page to keep up with Cafe Life and our specials.