More information and FAQs

Access to the TAG server is available 24/7 and members can choose to 'look in' or interact in different ways. 

The group is hosted in Discord, which is restricted to users aged 13+.     

TAG members chat about all sorts of things, we have over 25 different interest channels so there is something for everyone.  If you have a passion for something that isn't covered you can add a channel.  Members can also customise their server view to only show the things they want to see, e.g. don't like Lego? - simply hide the channel.

Discord have great guides on their website and it's pretty eay to navigate. TAG staff are also happy to help and once you are in the server.

No, we are a social group, not specifically a gaming group but if you are a gamer there are dedicated gaming channels where you can chat about games, share info etc. including voice channels where you can chat while playing online together.  Hopefully you will find friends in the gaming channels that have/like the same games you play.

We have a private Minecraft Server just for members too. 

 No, you don’t need to be neurodivergent to join us! We want to be a place where young people feel like they can 'belong' and not just 'fit in' so our community welcomes and supports all brain types.

We enjoy sharing up-to-date, age appropriate information about different kinds of neurology, and we always consider sensory needs when choosing venues for our meetups. The TAG Team is a wonderfully diverse bunch - we love sharing memes, fun content, and helpful tips about neurodivergence, but our community is made up of all sorts of awesome humans - we all need connection.

We’re proudly ND-friendly, but if your support needs go beyond what TAG can offer, we’ll do our best to connect you with other fantastic organisations in the North East that might be a better fit.

Safety is our main priority, the TAG Discord community is private and entry is by invitation only.  All new members are verified by the team before being given access.   Staff that have access to young people online hold current EDBS certification. 

Discord's highest security settings are in place and we have rules to make sure the community is safe and welcoming to everyone.   

What we cannot be responsible for:

Staff are unable to monitor direct messages (DMs), they can be reported to staff if a member has a problem and there is an option to block DMs in the server. We have rules around direct messaging but parents/carers of younger members are asked to monitor and take responsibility for their young person's TAG server usage as they would in any other online space or youth group. 

No we are not a mental health service, we do, however, share resources, information & helplines of mental health services and we hope that being part of TAG will help people feel less isolated. 

We like to share fun, positive, relatable content, apps and tips and tricks to support good mental well being but we are not equipped to support young people struggling with poor mental health in a big way. 

IMPORTANT!   All information posted in the server is for education/information/reference purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice and we do not provide or share any medical advice!

You are welcome to just come along to an in-person meet-up, social or event. Come on your own, bring a friend or parent/carer - feel free to email to let us know you're coming along if you wish.

To join Discord check out CONTACT US where you will find a QR code to our verification server. 

When you're in the verification server we will have a quick chat and you can fill in our safety form before we invite you to our main group server.

You can also sign up to Discord at our in-person events.

We are a friendly bunch and will make this as easy as possible!

If you are over 18 and want to join us, we have various volunteer roles you can take on - subject to safeguarding policies for all adult members. If you are a TAG member before turning 18 and want to continue to be a part of the group, you may be able to join the TAG team. Please be aware that we are a small team so do not have capacity to support volunteers that may need significant help to fulfil their volunteer role.