We focus on all areas of health and take into account physical, mental as well as emotional well-being.
COVID19 has had an impact on young people and we would like to guide them, and show positive ways to navigate at this time. This online platform allows young people to find information safely. We offer signposting opportunities and educational information
The Housing Support Work Team members report feeling a little “shell shocked” by the whole lockdown experience, but are quick to point out the positives from it. As an organisation we are incredibly proud of the way these frontline workers demonstrated YMCA values: a strength and depth in conviction to help our troubled and vulnerable young people to grow, develop and ultimately thrive.
Healthy Habits is available to anyone looking to make positive changes with an abundance of resources available to help you achieve your goals, no matter how big or small. To find out more, head to our Healthy Habits page.
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Keeping YMCA Staff Connected through Cuisine
Ravenous Fox is a local company in North Shields owned by Graeme Fox, and during lockdown they have worked with a number of companies delivering fun cooking sessions via zoom, helping people create food from around the world that can be enjoyed at home. After...
Intergenerational Bingo
YMCA North Tyneside and Age UK are working in partnership on the Healthy Habits programme, ensuring that the programme covers people of all ages, enabling and supporting them in bringing healthy habits into their lives. Eight young people from one of YMCA’s youth and...
Housing gets a surprise from Sainsbury’s
The food donations are most welcomed by YMCA’s Supported Accommodation where the items are shared equally between the young people staying in housing. This is always a huge boost for morale, especially for individuals awaiting benefit payments or simply struggling...
YMCA Gym Team Hit the Small Screen
With an empty gym and no sign of the pandemic easing, YMCA Gym Manager Donna Ayre grabbed her smartphone, ventured into the garden and began filming some home workouts. When asked how it felt teaching classes in front of a camera, Donna responded “It was a little...
Wellbeing in Willington: Bringing the gym to St Paul’s Church
Due to the pandemic, local youths are faced with the struggle of being unable to access facilities where they can exercise, so, YMCA North Tyneside came up with the idea of taking the equipment to the young people. Keeping Fit in Willington QuayLast week, Youth...