ABOUT US
Since 2015 NEYDL has worked with 00000 young dads and lads.
Providing access to activities, emotional support networks, legal help, family learning spaces, employment opportunities, skills growth and health and safety training ensuring that each young man is given every chance to achieve there own personal goals.
“I’d give it 11 out of 10…
I’ve completely changed!”
Young Dad
“I’d give it 11 out of 10…
I’ve completely changed!”
Young Dad
Meet the team…
Kev
Kevin founded NEYDL in 2017 following a 2-year pilot project supporting teenage dads in Gateshead on behalf of a local young women’s charity. Four years on and NEYDL is nationally recognised for its vital and innovative work in supporting over 200 young men facing fatherhood across Tyne and Wear, Durham and Northumberland.
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Steven
Jonah York is the project lead on the DigiDAD program and is currently working as the Peer Support and Education Officer at North East Young Dads and Lads. Jonah is the driver behind the DigiDAD team and is completely in awe of the expertise of this board.
Doug
Jonah York is the project lead on the DigiDAD program and is currently working as the Peer Support and Education Officer at North East Young Dads and Lads. Jonah is the driver behind the DigiDAD team and is completely in awe of the expertise of this board.
Tom
I’m Tom Jamieson, Community Beekeeper with neydl. Young men find that learning this ancient craft is a total buzz – therapeutic, and affirming. Giving honey to partners and finding outlets to sell it is a pleasure too. Deep in Chopwell Woods, or high on the roof of The Baltic, it’s a whole other adventure.
Will
Jonah York is the project lead on the DigiDAD program and is currently working as the Peer Support and Education Officer at North East Young Dads and Lads. Jonah is the driver behind the DigiDAD team and is completely in awe of the expertise of this board.
Andrew
Jonah York is the project lead on the DigiDAD program and is currently working as the Peer Support and Education Officer at North East Young Dads and Lads. Jonah is the driver behind the DigiDAD team and is completely in awe of the expertise of this board.
Andy
I’m Andy and I’m a Peer Enabler, based in Tees Valley for North East Young Dads and Lads. I work full-time for Public Health South Tees, where I’m part of the HeadStart team working in schools delivering sessions, assemblies and activities themed around mental health and wellbeing. I love football and support Boro!
Dylan
Jonah York is the project lead on the DigiDAD program and is currently working as the Peer Support and Education Officer at North East Young Dads and Lads. Jonah is the driver behind the DigiDAD team and is completely in awe of the expertise of this board.
Jordan
Hi everyone! My name is Jordan and I’m one of the Dad 2 Dad Peer Enablers alongside Robert as part of North East Young Dads and Lads. We specialise in perinatal mental health support for young dads and fathers-to-be which helps support families as a whole within the region for CNTW (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear)
Robert
Hi everyone! My name is Rob and I’m one of the Dad 2 Dad Peer Enablers alongside Jordan as part of North East Young Dads and Lads. We specialise in perinatal mental health support for young dads and fathers-to-be which helps support families as a whole within the region for CNTW (Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear)
Jonah
Jonah is the peer support and education officer at NEYDL. He loves working with the lads and dads at NEYDL and is constantly surprised, amazing and humbled by the brilliant young men, fathers and families that he meets.
“Losing contact with my daughter and falling out with the mother of my child was really painful for me, especially as I was in college at the time. Getting involved in the young dads group helped support me through this time by keeping my mind active and open to new opportunities.”
Young Dad
“Losing contact with my daughter and falling out with the mother of my child was really painful for me, especially as I was in college at the time. Getting involved in the young dads group helped support me through this time by keeping my mind active and open to new opportunities.”
Young Dad
Head Office – where we are
North East Young Dads & Lads Project
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts
South Shore Road
Gateshead
NE8 3BA
Doug Laidlaw (Senior Project Worker)
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