Services for Schools and Youth Groups

Streetwise has provided counselling in schools for the last 5 years. If you would like to find out more information about the costs and benefits to your school please contact Tracey Brooks the Counselling & Mental Health Manager at tracey@streetwisenorth.org.uk or ring 0191 230 5533

Streetwise Youth Work Team can also provide your students with classes on Sexual Health, Mental Health & Drugs and Alcohol and can adapt sessions to meet the needs of your pupils. We charge £80 per hour which includes 2 trained facilitators and all planning time. To arrange a session please contact Sarah McTimoney, Youth Work Manager at sarah@streetwisenorth.org.uk or ring 0191 230 5533

Training for Professionals

Streetwise can provide a range of training on young peoples issues to your organisation including Self Harm, Anger, Masculinity, Homelessness, Sexual Health, Pornography & Drugs and Alcohol. Please contact Aylssa Cowell, Project Manager (Maternity Cover) at aylssa@streetwisenorth.org.uk for more information.

We are currently delivering Pornography & Young People: What's the Deal? training. This popular course covers trends within young peoples pornography use, the law, sexting and social networking and ways professionals can work with the issue. Cost per place: £80.

We are also delivering Not Until I'm Ready training. This course covers young people's experiences of sexual decision-making, explores what 'being ready' means and introduces practical activities that can be used with young people to encourage healthy choices about sex. Cost per place: £95 (includes resource pack)

You can request  more information, including upcoming dates, and a booking form from Sarah McTimoney by emailing sarah@streetwisenorth.org.uk  

Alcohol Intervention 

Streetwise have a Tier 2 Alcohol Worker who can provide brief intervention and guidance for young people on alcohol related issues. For more information or to make a referral please contact Simon Bell at simon@streetwisenorth.org.uk or ring 0191 230 5533. Simon is in the project Mondays Tuesdays and Fridays.