Who We Are
Family Mental Fitness North East CIC is a community wellbeing organisation supporting the emotional wellbeing of children, young people and families across Newcastle and the North East.
We provide early-help support that is accessible, relational and rooted in the community, offering calm, creative alternatives for families who may be waiting for support, unsure where to turn, or simply need something different from traditional services.
Our work focuses on helping people feel safer in themselves, calmer in their bodies, able to express emotions, connected to others, and supported to grow in confidence over time.
What we offer
We provide 1-1 sessions, small group programmes, and community activities for children, young people and families.
Some sessions focus on emotional regulation or confidence-building, while others involve creativity, sensory experiences or gentle movement.
Our groups are welcoming, calm and accessible and our 1-1 sessions offer quieter, more personalised support when that feels right.
Our Approach: Better Together
Everything we do is shaped by our Better Together approach.
This is a simple, relational framework that guides how support is delivered:
Safe creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where people feel supported and understood
Calm using gentle sensory and movement-based strategies to support emotional regulation
Create offering creative ways to express thoughts, feelings and experiences
Connect strengthening relationships, belonging and community
Grow building confidence, resilience and everyday coping skills over time
Rather than rushing change, we work step by step, alongside families and communities.
What This Creates
When support is delivered through Better Together, the impact is seen through:
Regulation improved emotional and sensory regulation in everyday life
Expression increased confidence to communicate feelings safely and creatively
Connection stronger relationships, reduced isolation and a sense of belonging
These outcomes are reflected in calmer routines, improved wellbeing, and families feeling more supported and confident.
How We Work
We deliver a range of gentle, accessible support including:
- 1–1 wellbeing and therapeutic sessions
- Small group programmes
- Sensory, creative and movement-based activities
- Family and community wellbeing sessions
Our work takes place in schools, community venues and welcoming local spaces, allowing support to happen close to home and in environments that feel safe and familiar.
Working Alongside Others
Family Mental Fitness North East CIC works alongside schools, community organisations and existing services, complementing, not replacing, current provision.
We focus on early intervention and community-based wellbeing support, helping reduce pressure on specialist services and ensuring families can access help at the right time.
Our Purpose
We believe wellbeing grows when people feel supported, included and understood.
By offering early, relational and creative support through our Better Together approach, we aim to strengthen emotional wellbeing and build healthier, more connected communities.