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Our Social Drop-ins
Not A Statistic North East Social Drop-ins are published on our Facebook page however, a brief run down of what to expect is below..
What To Expect
- Free tea & coffee
- Games & books
- Friendly staff
- Space to chat (or not chat)
- Support if you need help getting through the door
- Be respectful, Give others time to talk.
- You don't need to share if you don't feel ready.
- What's said in the room, stays in the room. (The only time we will break this rule is if we are worried about you or someone else. See our Safeguarding policy.)
The Rules
Where to find us.
Houghton-Le-Spring
The Old Rectory
- The Broadway, Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland.
When - Every Thursday 1pm-3pm.
- Parking - available in the Old Rectory carpark.
- Metro - Metro connections via bus are available in Sunderland and Gateshead.
- Bus - Multiple bus routes travel past the Old Rectory i.e. Go Northeast - X1 and 20, check local operators for details.
What3words: /// tribal.takes.push
Sunderland
OTTO
- 29 Stockton Rd, Sunderland SR2 7AQ.
When - Every Monday 1pm-3pm.
- Parking - available locally, Watch out for permit areas.
- Metro - Park Lane metro within 5 minutes walk.
- Bus - Multiple bus routes travel past the OTTO i.e. Park Lane Bus Station, check local operators for details.
What3words: ///deck.faded.photos
Diego's Joint
- 28 Norfolk St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1EE
When - Every Tuesday 10am-12pm.
- Parking - available locally, watch out for permit areas.
- Metro - Sunderland Central metro within 10 minutes walk.
- Bus - Multiple bus routes travel pass Diego's Joint i.e. on John Street, check local operators for details.
What3words: ///apples.drives.leader
Washington
Building Blocks Daycare CIC
- 20 Victoria Rd, Washington NE37 2SS
When - Every Friday 1pm-3pm.
- Parking - available locally, free parking in surrounding area.
- Metro - Available via bus from Concord Bus Station, 2 minutes walk.
- Bus - Multiple bus routes available from Concord Bus Station. check local operators for details.
What3words: ///fire.splash.rooms
If you would like to see us start a Social Drop-in in your area or venue please reach out below and we'll happily discuss how we can collaborate to do this.