Peer Mentoring
Wellbeing Matters - Student-led Peer Support Group
Join peer wellbeing advisers for a series of relaxed, supportive sessions designed to help you take care of your mental health.
Held every 2 weeks, each session focuses on a different theme such as low mood, anxiety or academic stress and includes:
- Arts and Crafts
- Open Study Space
- Games
- Juice and Biscuits
- Take-Home Resources
- Guided and Self-Guided Activities
All Students are welcome to the following dates:
16th October 2025 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
30th October 2025 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
13th November 2025 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
27th November 2025 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
11th December 2025 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
8th January 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
22nd January 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
5th February 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
19th February 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
5th March 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
19th March 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
2nd April 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
16th April 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
30th April 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
14th May 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2
28th May 2026 - 4pm - 5:30pm - Students' Union - Training Room 1&2

CNE Sexual Health Drop Ins
Come along to the Childrens North East's sexual health drop ins for students under 25 years old.
They will be offering the C-Card (Free condom scheme), pregnancy testing and decision making.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhorea screening and general advice, guidance and sign posting.
Drop in Dates:
15th October 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
29th October 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
12th November 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
26th November 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
10th December 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
7th January 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
21st January 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
4th February 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
18th February 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
4th March 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
18th March 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
1st April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
15th April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
29th April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
13th May 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
27th May 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union

PROPS Drop-In - Drugs and Alcohol Support
PROPS is a specialist service for people whose lives are affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
About Props
We understand how difficult it can be supporting someone who uses alcohol or drugs. We understand how stressful, worrying, upsetting, and isolating it can be.
You are not alone.
Practical and Emotional Support
We offer practical help and emotional support for families of drug and alcohol users. Our tailored approach ensures you’ll receive the support that meets your specific needs.
Through our one-to-one support you can discuss your concerns around alcohol and drug use within your family with a member of our team. This will enable us to identify the type of support that you’ll benefit from the most.
https://props.org.uk/
(open everyday 9am - 9pm)
Drop in Dates:
22nd October 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
5th November 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
19th November 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
3rd December 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
17th December 2025 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
14th January 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
28th January 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
11th February 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
25th February 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
11th March 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
25th March 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
8th April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
22nd April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
29th April 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
6th May 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union
20th May 2026 - 12 to 2pm - Wellbeing Room at Students' Union

NTaR - Newcastle Treatment and Recovery
NTaR covers all of drug and alcohol services within Newcastle and is an ageless service. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust are the lead provider in partnership with Waythrough and Changing Lives under the name of NTaR
How to get referred
Referral into the service can be done by email: NTARreferrals@cntw.nhs.uk or by telephone: 0191 206 1117
Referrals by email can be made anytime and telephone referrals between 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday. This also includes self-referrals.
Drop in's are held every other week, they have a stall in the main entrance and have a private room booked for confidential conversations.
Drop in Dates:
27th October 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Coach Lane Campus West Reception Area
10th November 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Students' Union main entrance
24th November 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Coach Lane Campus West Reception Area
8th December 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Students' Union main entrance
22nd December 2025 - 10am to 2pm - Coach Lane Campus West Reception Area