Breaking Stigma. Building Wellbeing.
Welcome to
NE1’s Mental Health
We work across the North East to reshape how mental health is understood and supported — in workplaces, schools, and communities.
Who We Are
Real Voices.
Real Change.
NE1’s Mental Health was founded by Ray and Sam, two passionate advocates for mental health awareness who bring lived experience, honesty, and compassion to everything they do. Together, they challenge stigma, open conversations, and help workplaces, schools, and communities across the North East to build healthier, more supportive cultures.
Our mission is simple — to make mental health conversations open, honest, and stigma-free.
Authentic support. Real impact.
What We Offer
Public Speaking
Honest, lived experience that sparks change.
Our speakers share raw, powerful stories that challenge stigma and inspire meaningful conversations.
Mental Health Training
Equip your team with real tools.
We deliver accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and awareness training for individuals and organisations.
1:1 Life Coaching
Personal support to help you thrive.
Our qualified coaches help individuals build resilience, break through barriers, and move forward with clarity.
The NE1 Podcast
Voices from the heart of the North East.
Join Ray and Sam as they explore real stories, skills, and strategies for better mental health in every episode.
Walk & Talk Groups
Connection in every step.
Informal outdoor sessions that bring people together to talk, reflect, and support one another in a relaxed setting.
Workplace Support
Tailored wellbeing support for your team.
Bespoke packages including talks, training, and coaching — designed to embed a culture of wellbeing at work.
Changing conversations, changing lives
Why It Matters
We’ve worked with hundreds of individuals and organisations to open conversations, challenge outdated beliefs, and build healthier, more compassionate cultures.
Our commitment is strong — to ensure mental health is spoken about with honesty, openness, and without stigma.
Our Impact in Numbers
Making a Difference Across
the North East
Individuals supported through coaching, training, and talks
Workplaces and schools empowered to prioritise wellbeing
Podcast listeners and community members engaged
Empowering change in mental health.
Building Skills for Wellbeing
Mental Health First Aid
2-Day Course
Mental Health First Aid Refresher
Half Day Course
Mental Health Awareness
Half Day Course
Suicide Awareness
Half Day Course
Meet the Team
Passionate People, Powerful Stories
RAY ELLIOTT
Lived experience speaker, life coach, tutor
I’m Ray Elliott, a mental health advocate and life coach who shares my lived experience to inspire conversations, challenge stigma, and promote recovery. I deliver talks and training that empower individuals and organisations to support mental wellbeing.
SAM WARNER
Lived experience speaker, life coach, tutor
I’m Sam Warner, a mental health advocate and life coach who uses my lived experience to inspire change, break stigma, and encourage open conversations. I deliver talks and training that empower individuals and organisations to support mental wellbeing and create cultures where speaking up is seen as strength.
Real stories. Real impact.
What People Are Saying
Community at the Heart
A Community
Interest Company
NE1’s Mental Health is proud to be a registered Community Interest Company (CIC). This means every step we take — from public speaking to training and community events — is rooted in giving back to the North East, ensuring that people and communities benefit directly from our work.
As a CIC, our focus is simple: people before profit, with every action driving positive mental health change.
Together, we make a difference.
Get Involved
Join us in reshaping how we talk about mental health — at school, at work, and beyond.