Empowering Youth
NECA deliver fully funded Gambling Harm Prevention & Education workshops across the North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions with a focus on supporting young people, and those who work with or support them (Professionals, parents and carers).
Empowering Youth Team
Our Empowering Youth team consists of Heather Teasdale, Leanne Reynolds, Dionne Smith and Femi Abolade covering the North East and Mandy Brown and Jimmy Parkin covering the Yorkshire & Humber region.
Together they;
Deliver fully funded Gambling Harm Preventon & Education workshops with a focus on supporting young people, and those who work with or support them (Professionals, parents and carers).
Heather Teasdale
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Manager
(North East)
Femi Abolade
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Coordinator
(North East)
Leanne Reynolds
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Coordinator
(North East)
Mandy Brown
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Manager
(Yorkshire & Humber)
Dionne Smith
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Coordinator
(North East)
Jimmy Parkin
Gambling Harms Prevention & Education Coordinator
(Yorkshire & Humber)
What we can offer;
Our Gambling Harm Prevention & Education Coordinators provide FREE gambling and gaming harms awareness workshops.
We deliver across the North East and Yorkshire & Humber regions directly to young people, as well as to professionals engaging with young people, with an emphasis on safeguarding and online safety.
We will support young people and professionals to be more aware of the signs and symptoms of gambling harms, signposting to relevant and appropriate specialist support as and when required.
We provide resources to assist local youth services and teachers in identifying young people at risk from gambling and gaming harms.
Our Aims;
- Enable young people to access honest, accurate and relevant information about gambling and gaming harms.
- Enable young people to make informed choices about gambling and gaming.
- Ensure professionals, parents/carers are aware of the impacts, signs and symptoms of gambling and gaming harms.
- Enable professionals, parents/carers to interact with young people sensitively about gambling and gaming harms.
- Ensure that young people, professionals, parents/carers know where to go for free, specialist help and support if they need it.
Workshops for young people are designed to meet the needs of groups and individuals. With sessions linked to PSHE curriculum. Whilst training for professionals is CPD accredited.
Do you work with young people, or support them as a parent or carer?
Click to check dates and secure your place on our fully funded, free 2-hour training session. This workshop is designed to equip you with the insights needed to identify and address the risks associated with youth gaming and gambling.
Support for Young People
NECA are able to provide FREE, confidential support for young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing gambling/gaming related harms.
If you are a young person looking for support, or a parent, carer, or professional seeking help on behalf of a young person, please contact us;
Other support available;
National Centre for Gaming Disorders
Are you having difficulties with gaming? Are you a parent or family member with concerns about someone’s gaming?
Email: ncba.cnwl@nhs.net
Childline
Childline has advice about gambling for children and young people, with people who are there to listen to anything that’s on your mind.
Free Phone: 0800 111
National Problem Gambling Clinic
Free, confidential NHS service supporting those aged 13-18 in England experiencing harm from gambling.
Email: gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
Phone: 020 7381 7722
Resources
- Awareness Videos: Exploring the impact of gambling-related harm on young people and affected others.
- Resource Leaflets: Dedicated guides for parents, carers, and professionals covering risks, signs of harm, and safety advice
“But it doesn’t look like Gambling!”
“Who can stop my mam from gambling?”
Contact Us
For further information or to book call 0191 414 6446 to connect to one of our Gambling Harm Prevention & Education Coordinators, or complete this contact form.