Mental health support

Alliance Plus Counselling

Did you know there is a free, independent and confidential counselling service available for staff?

The professionally trained counsellors are experienced in a variety of issues which may be causing you concern, be it at work or at home.

Staff members can self refer for counselling by contacting Alliance direct.

Alliance hub

The Alliance Hub is a digital platform offering on demand wellbeing resources, including self-help tools, guides, training modules and mental health information.

To access the Alliance Hub, you will need to register and create an account with your work email.

You will also need the University Hospital Tees Licence Code. Please phone Occupational Health on 01642 383211 or email [email protected] to request the licence code.

Psychology training team

The psychology training team run a number of workshops including mindfulness practice, neurodivergence at work, using self compassion to protect against burnout and compassion fatigue and many more.

The psychology training team also offer bespoke training to individual teams. Please complete the online form to allow the training team to understand and better meet your needs. Once received, they will review your request and respond via email.

External support

As well as our internal health and wellbeing support service, we also have links with a number of organisations in our community which staff can access for free.

Able Futures

Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 10:30pm.

• Regular advice, guidance and support
• Help you to learn coping mechanisms, build resilience, access therapy and work with your employer to make adjustments to help your mental health at work
• Easy to self-refer online

Impact on Teesside

Impact can provide colleagues with talking therapy, counselling and alternative therapies. The service can be accessed by phone on weekdays, however online referrals can be made at any time.

Recovery College

A range of online courses to support with aspects of wellbeing and mental health.

Free wellbeing apps