ARCH Teesside

01/09/2026

💚🏃‍♀️ Kerri is taking on the Great North Run for Arch Teesside! 🏃‍♀️💚

Our amazing counsellor, Kerri, will soon be joining thousands of runners at the Great North Run, all while raising funds for Arch Teesside.

Kerri works tirelessly to support people when they need it most, and now she's going the extra mile, quite literally, to help us continue delivering our vital services.

We're so proud of her and would love your support in helping her reach her fundraising goal.

Every donation helps us continue providing hope, support, and counselling to those who need it most.

💚 Donate here: 🔗 https://www.justgiving.com/page/kerri-brems-1779132986940?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Please join us in wishing Kerri the very best of luck!

01/09/2026

👩‍🎓Learning that makes a real difference

One of the most rewarding parts of delivering Pre-Trial Therapy Training is hearing how learning translates into better support for survivors. 👇🏻

"The knowledge I have learnt from Kerri would be very hard to sum into words. Not only do I feel more confident in my case notes for any pre-trial clients, I feel I learnt a lot about the process for survivors of abuse which will in turn help me have more advanced empathy for clients who have experienced this."

This feedback perfectly captures what specialist training should achieve.

Our Pre-Trial Therapy Training, delivered by Kerri, is designed to build confidence, strengthen practice, and help professionals navigate the complexities of supporting survivors involved in criminal investigations and proceedings.

Book onto our next session, coming soon.

📅 16 September | 9:30am to 1:00pm

🎟️ Book your place here:

Increase your understanding in Pre-Trial Therapy, and how to support people who are engaging in the criminal justice system

28/08/2026

📢 Start with Survivors

Too often, services and systems are designed around processes rather than people's lived experiences.

On Friday 2 October 2026, ARCH is proud to be partnering with RCTN and R**e&Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre - Darlington & County Durham to deliver Start with Survivors, a learning event for professionals who shape services, systems and policy affecting survivors of sexual violence.

This event will provide an opportunity to hear directly from survivors about their experiences of seeking support, helping us better understand what helps, what harms, and what makes a difference.

We're also delighted to welcome Sophie Olson, author of The Flying Child, as our keynote speaker.

📍 One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle
🕤 9:30am to 3:00pm
🍽️ Light lunch and refreshments included

🎟️ Book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-with-survivors-tickets-1992063061241?msockid=21862c4d75ee6e54288f390674c96fb4

27/08/2026

ARCH is very proud to be a partner in the delivery of this much-needed national service and pleased to be supporting its continued development.

The support line is available 24/7 every day of the year:

If something sexual happened to you without your consent – or you're not sure – you can talk to us. No matter when it happened.

📞 Call free on 0808 500 2222

💬 Visit the website to start a free online chat

R**e Crisis England & Wales has been awarded new Ministry of Justice funding to continue providing specialist and confidential support for survivors and victims of sexual violence around the clock. Free to use, the Support Line offers emotional support, practical help and signposting to a range of l...

27/08/2026

📢 Bookings are now open for our Pre-Trial Therapy Training

Are you supporting children, young people, or adults who may be involved in the criminal justice process?

Our Pre-Trial Therapy Training provides practitioners with the knowledge and confidence to understand current guidance, support recovery, and navigate the complexities of providing ther**eutic support before a trial concludes.

Led by an experienced therapist and trainer, this training explores:
✅The principles of pre-trial therapy
✅ Myths and misconceptions
✅ Good practice guidance
✅ Supporting survivors while maintaining the integrity of legal proceedings
✅ Building confidence in decision-making

Join us to develop your skills and strengthen the support you provide to survivors.

📅Wednesday 16 September • 9:30 AM - 1 PM
📍Live Well Centre Middlesbrough
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pre-trial-therapy-training-tickets-1992120404757?aff=oddtdtcreator

25/08/2026

Working together to improve support🙌

Our Participation and Training Coordinator, Kerri, recently had the opportunity to deliver training on Pre-Trial Therapy to members of the young people's team at A WAY OUT Charity

Pre-Trial Therapy can play an important role in supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma while navigating the criminal justice process. Understanding the guidance and best practice helps professionals feel more confident in providing ther**eutic support without jeopardising legal proceedings.

A huge thank you to the team at A Way Out for their engagement and thoughtful discussions. By sharing knowledge and working together, we can help ensure that children and young people receive the support they need, when they need it most.

24/08/2026

💚 Alongside the rest of Teesside, we are starting the week, coming to terms with the tragic loss of life that took place on the A66 over the weekend.

Like so many across our region, we are deeply saddened by the tragic events, which claimed the lives of seven people, including Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, who died while serving our community.

Our thoughts are with the family, friends and loved ones of those whose lives have been changed forever by this tragedy. We work closely alongside police officers and staff every day in supporting survivors across Teesside & so know the dedication and commitment they bring to protecting and serving our communities.

Today, we are holding in our thoughts the colleagues, friends and wider policing family at Cleveland Police, who will be grieving the loss of two valued officers. We also recognise the impact this tragedy will have on emergency service personnel, partner agencies and the wider community.

Rest in peace 💚

21/08/2026

💚 We're Recruiting: Mental Health Pathway Navigator

We're excited to be part of an innovative new service bringing together ARCH Teesside, Open Door North East and Teesside Mind to help people across Middlesbrough access the right mental health support at the right time.

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Mental Health Pathway Navigator who is passionate about making a real difference within their local community through person-centred support.

This new partnership will work alongside NHS teams, GP practices and voluntary and community organisations to create a more connected approach to mental health support, helping people navigate services and feel genuinely supported throughout their journey.

If you're committed to collaboration, improving wellbeing, and supporting people to access the help they need, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 24 August 2026

🔗 Find out more and apply: https://www.teessidemind.org.uk/careers

19/08/2026

⚽💚 What a fantastic evening at Billingham FC! 💚⚽

We had a brilliant time at the match selling raffle tickets and meeting so many wonderful people. A huge thank you to the staff, players and supporters, who were all incredibly friendly, welcoming and happy to get involved.

Together, we sold £116 worth of raffle tickets, with 50% of the proceeds coming directly to ARCH to support our work in the local community. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket!

Congratulations to Shaun, who won the half-time draw. He stepped up for his chance to hit the crossbar and take home the jackpot. Unfortunately, the crossbar remained undefeated! Gary then had a go for team Arch Teesside with the same result. 😄

The good news is that Shaun still walked away happy, winning £20 worth of beer tokens! 🍻

It was a great night all round, and we're delighted to have been invited back anytime to continue raising funds. We look forward to returning and working alongside such a supportive club and community.

We'd also like to say a huge thank you to Supporters for buying tickets too. Such a lovely gesture from the away team and very much appreciated by everyone at Arch Teesside. 💚😊

Thank you again, Billingham FC! 💚⚽

18/08/2026

🔵⚽ We're the chosen charity tonight at Billingham Town FC! ⚽🔵

If you're coming along to tonight's match, please help support ARCH Teesside by taking part in the fantastic half time Crossbar Challenge!

🎟️ Raffle tickets will be on sale, with: ✅ 50% going to ARCH Teesside ✅ 50% going into the winner's prize pot.

At half time, one lucky ticket holder will be drawn and given the chance to hit the crossbar from the centre spot and win the prize pot! 🏆

But there's more...

If the selected participant doesn't hit the crossbar, Elaine Wilson our wonderful office manager, gets a chance to step up and have a go instead! 🎯

Every ticket purchased helps us continue supporting vulnerable people and families across Teesside, so please dig deep if you can and join in the fun. Please use the link below for any donations before tonight's game.

https://buy.stripe.com/28EaEQ9LY8ZVc9T5dx0Fi01

A huge thank you to Billingham Town FC for choosing ARCH Teesside as tonight's charity and for their continued community support. ❤️