Our History
How did we start
Contact was founded in 1986 by local resident Gena Fleming as a support group meeting in her own home. Gena had suffered a family bereavement and decided to set up a self-support group called Morpeth Schizophrenia Fellowship. The organisation later became a Registered Charity and Contact Morpeth Mental Health Group was formed in 1992. Contact has had several changes of premises over the years and in 2011 we were fortunate to find ideal premises at Grey’s Yard.
Contact is an independent local charity based in Morpeth, however our reach covers the whole of South-East Northumberland, particularly Ashington, Bedlington, Cramlington, and Blyth.
We support people with mental health problems and /or their carers. People come to us mainly on referral from GPs, Social Prescribers and Community Mental Health Teams, As well as self-referrals
About Us
Charity Objectives
The charity’s objectives are:
To provide relief, support, advice and assistance to those affected by Mental Ill Health by way of facilities and activities beneficial to Members and Carers alike. In particular by the provision of Professional Counselling and other support measures aimed at improvement in wellbeing.
To encourage friendship and companionship in a non judgmental environment