Our project offers you many things. Pages on this website will describe what you can expect as a WHiST member. It also outlines some of the things the project asks from our members.
The work of the project.
We take a holistic approach to health around physical and emotional well being acknowledging the fact that physical and emotional health impact on each other. We believe that services should be available to all women regardless of age, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation or financial considerations. We work with women experiencing a range of physical and mental health problems, but we also place importance on working with women who are well, in order to help them stay that way.
The image illustrated is part of a stained glass window that was commissioned by WHiST and created by stained glass artist Bridget Jones. The work was funded through a donation received from the women workers of the Barbour factory which is based in South Shields.
SALUS ("salvation") is the personified Roman goddess of health and prosperity, both of the individual and the state.
Salus is identified with the Greek Hygieia. Her name has given us the word “hygiene”.
NEW BEGINNINGS. Click HERE to download a leaflet to find out more.
Donate to Women’s Health in South Tyneside through Localgiving.com/WHiST
WHiST is a local charity in South Tyneside supporting women’s physical and mental health. Our members describe us as a vital service that saves lives through counselling, support groups and courses.
This year our counselling service has supported almost 100 women through issues such as domestic abuse, bereavement and depression. We have offered 66 courses supporting women’s mental health and building their confidence.
This Christmas we are hoping to raise £200 to pay for art materials. This will enable us to offer an Arts for Wellbeing course to women in the New Year. This course gives women a therapeutic space to allow them to explore personal issues and to support each other.
Anyone wanting to donate to WHiST can do so through Localgiving.com/WHiST. Their donation will be matched by their ‘Christmas Match Fund’. By claiming Gift Aid we would get an extra 25% at no extra cost to you.
If you are already regularly donating to WHiST as a member why not consider making a lump sum donation now to double your contribution?
Your donation will make a real difference to local women’s mental health services.
Thank you for your support.
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