Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

11/09/2025

It's common for our mental health to be affected by changing seasons and the weather

As the temperature starts to drop, if you’re feeling low, stressed or worried, North Yorkshire Talking Therapies can help ❄️😓

NHS Talking Therapies are free, confidential and you don’t need a diagnosis to get support

The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can help you feel better ❤

To find out more or self-refer, visit https://northyorkshiretalkingtherapies.co.uk/, or if you feel more comfortable you can speak to your GP

10/09/2025

World Su***de Prevention Day 2025. Please take note and share with others ✍️

If you are feeling suicidal support is always available.

Here are some options for you to consider:

👉Speak to someone you trust
👉Call Durham Tees Valley listening service: 0800 046 1313
👉Call Samaritans: 116 123
👉Call SANEline: 0300 304 7000 (4pm to 10pm)
👉Call Childline: 0800 1111
👉Call MIND: 0845 766 0163 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm)
👉Text SHOUT to 85258
⚠️In a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

It’s important to seek support in a way that feels right for you.

***dePreventionDay

08/09/2025

📢 Have you recently used NHS community mental health services? You may have received a survey in the post, this is your chance to give feedback on your care.

👂 We are listening closely to what you have to say, your response will help us improve mental health care for you and our community.

06/09/2025

OpCOURAGE are having an open day on Tuesday 9 September, 10am to 2pm at Vermont House, Washington, NE37 2SQ.

Veterans, families, friends, carers and professionals are welcome to attend for an opportunity to network and share information about the service.

📣 There will be speakers from our Trust and Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Walking With The Wounded and Combat Stress Combat Stress.

🌟 Raffles prizes
🌟 Food and refreshments
🌟 Free mindfulness group session

If you have any questions, please email OpCourageNorth@cntw.nhs.uk

04/09/2025

TEWV membership is a great way to keep up to date with what's happening at our Trust.

You'll also get updates about our annual meetings and public forums, be able to help shape our local services and stand to be a Trust governor.

Best of all it's absolutely FREE!

Find out more at the link below 👇👀👇
https://ow.ly/BFmE50VNHKO

03/09/2025

The government will be running a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. For more information see gov.uk/alerts

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action.

The Emergency Alerts system is used to warn if there’s a danger to life nearby, including extreme weather. Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency.

Find out more:
gov.uk/alerts

02/09/2025

🍂 We've got some dates available for our free parents and carers training sessions in County Durham and Darlington this autumn.

Our friendly staff from the CAMHS training team take the workshops that give a brief overview of conditions, increase awareness and help you explore and identify mental health concerns:

⭐ Understanding why children might be anxious about school
⭐ Anxiety
⭐ Emotional wellbeing
⭐ Understanding behaviour development in children and young people

For more information or to book a place, visit our website 👇
www.tewv.nhs.uk/get-involved/training/camhs-county-durham/parents

30/08/2025

We’ve got some upcoming free training for professionals who work with children and young people within County Durham and Darlington this Autumn. 🍂

Our friendly staff from the CAMHS training team take the workshops that give a brief overview of conditions, increase awareness and help you explore and identify mental health concerns:

⭐ Anxieties, worries, fears and phobias
⭐ Anxious about school
⭐ Attachment difficulties
⭐ Attentional difficulties ADHD/ADD
⭐ Childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences
⭐ Deliberate self-harm
⭐ Eating difficulties
⭐ Low mood and depression
⭐ Social and communication difficulties

For more information or to book a place, visit our website 👇
www.tewv.nhs.uk/get-involved/training/camhs-county-durham/professionals

28/08/2025

🎉 We're so proud of our amazing colleague Jayne Headland - who is taking part in the Great North Run to help a charity very close to her heart. ❤

The Teesside mum-of-two is running in aid of Heel and Toe - which provides vital therapies and support to children with disabilities across the North East.🏃

“My daughter, Paige, has a very rare genetic disorder, and accesses therapy through the charity, including physio on horseback – which is truly amazing,” said Jayne.

“I've only been running since January, and never dreamed I'd do the GNR, but what Heel and Toe do is life-changing and I'm hoping my run will raise awareness of them.”🙌

👇 Check out the first comment below for a link to our story about Jayne and her running challenge.💙

28/08/2025

🍂 Autumn is fast approaching, and this can be a challenging time for young people, their parents and carers as routines change with the return to school and changing daylight hours.

🌊 Waves, our County Durham and Darlington parent and carer support groups are on hand to listen and support.

Led by a friendly parent peer practitioner and supported by a CAMHS staff member, the group will listen, and offer advice and guidance based on their own lived experiences.

📍 2 September, 7 October, 4 November, 10am to 12noon, Mulberry Centre, Rowan Building, Darlington Memorial Hospital, DL3 6HX
📍 3 September, 1 October, 5 November, 10am to 12noon, Lanchester Road Hospital, Durham, DH1 5RD
📍 16 September, 21 October, 18 November, 10am to 12noon, SENDIASS, Lee House, Lee Terrace Easington Village, Peterlee, SR8 3AB
📍 17 September, 15 October, 19 November, 6pm to 8pm, Acley Centre, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4PE

There’s no need to book we would love to see you. If you have any questions, please email the team at tewv.waves@nhs.net.

More information and future dates are on our website 👇
www.tewv.nhs.uk/services/camhs/waves-parent-and-carer-support-group

27/08/2025

Save the date for the Op COURAGE open day.

📅 Tuesday 9 September
📍 Vermont House, Washington, NE37 2SQ
🕥 10am to 2pm

A chance for veterans, families, friends, carers and professionals to network and share information about the service.

There will be guest speakers, stalls, refreshments and more. See you there!

24/08/2025

Need to talk?

📲 Text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 to connect with Shout for a text conversation that’s free, confidential and available 24/7.