Aspire Support &
Wellbeing Services
We all need support sometimes, whether it’s through loneliness, prioritising self-care, struggles maintaining positive mental health or overcoming trauma. Aspire is offering women support that can be joined at any time, enabling them to find the connections they need to move forwards.
Confidential Listening Service
If you are anxious, depressed, stressed or just needing to talk about something that is impacting on you, then our free, confidential listening service is here for you.
Face to face and telephone appointments available.
Aspire’s volunteer listeners are fully trained and will never judge you.
To arrange an appointment please contact our support team on 0191 389 1504 or email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk
For the latest support service times you can also download our Aspire Support Groups Schedule for 2023.
Social and Support Groups
(Self-referrals welcome anytime, email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk to register)
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Fifty & Beyond (FAB)
FAB is a friendly, accessible social group for women 50+ to come together to share chat, information and laughs.
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Positive Changes
A confidence building peer-support group helping you approach life’s changes, without having to leave home.
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New Beginnings
Gentle peer-led support to help you improve your mental health and wellbeing with plenty of friendly chat and tea.
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Positive Progress
Support and friendship for women living with mental health issues. Share your experiences and coping strategies and learn new ones.
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Singing Sisters
Don’t worry if you aren’t musically trained, our choir is about fun, friendship and giving it a go together in a relaxed space without judgement.
Specialist Services: Domestic Abuse and Suicide & Self Harm
(Self-referrals welcome anytime, email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk to register)
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Stay Safe, Feel Well (Suicide & Self Harm)
Stay Safe, Feel Well is a rolling 6-week programme of focused peer-support for any woman affected by suicide or self-harm. Women use creative ways to explore and express their feelings and experiences.
Email for dates.
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Support Packs for Women & Families
By Request and Collection only
Aspire provides packs of essential hygiene, store cupboard and other household essentials to women and families in need.
Please contact our support team if you or a woman you work with could benefit from one of our Support Packs.
Wellbeing Services
(Self-referrals welcome anytime, email sisters@aspire-northeast.co.uk to register)
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Podiatry
Aspire’s qualified podiatrists provide preventative care and treatment for problems affecting feet, ankles and legs, encouraging relaxation and improving wellbeing.
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Step Out Sisters
Join us for our monthly accessible walks with plenty of time for chat. Improve wellbeing with some light exercise - good company and refreshments are provided.
Savvy Sisters
Credit Union and Information
Gain guidance surrounding financial matters or simply just pop in for a coffee and a chat whilst checking on your savings. This service covers areas such as benefit guidance, savvy spending, savings advice and is also an official NE Credit Union where you can pay into your savings account and learn more about financial support available in your local area.
“I don’t know what I would do without Aspire and the Stay Safe, Feel Well group. I have found support and friendship and I no longer feel alone.”
— Stay safe, Feel Well Attendee, 2021
“I always leave Positive Progress feeling better and more able to cope with my mental health issues.”
— Positive Progress Attendee, 2021
“Even in adversity we can have a chuckle, whilst still caring and sharing. We’re never too old to learn something new. We laughed our socks off at the last meeting!”
— Mature Friends Attendee, 2021
“Some days I have to push myself to get to Aspire. I never regret it and always feel better, it’s a lifeline, a second home to me.”
— Monday Meet Up! Attendee