Need urgent help now?
Adults – call 0800 652 2863 for the CNTW crisis and home treatment team
Children and young people – call 0800 652 2864, CNTW children and young persons crisis team
Text number for people who are Deaf and/or have communication difficulties – 07919 228 548
Local mental health services
Practitioner Health is a free, confidential NHS primary care mental health and addiction service with expertise in treating health and care professionals.
Shiny Mind have launched a free version of their app for Nurses, Midwives and Healthcare Support Workers. They are working on their doctor/medical practitioner version and will roll this out in the future.
Every Mind Matters is full of tips for looking after your mental wellbeing.
Free online support and counselling are available at Kooth (11-18 year olds – but existing users can choose to stay until 25).
Free psychological therapy and counselling is available from Vita Health at VITA or call 03300534230. You can refer yourself by following this link: VITA Self Referral
The Newcastle Crisis Team are available 24 hours a day if you feel in mental health crisis on 0191 8148899
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind’s - 0330 174 3174 (charged at local rate). The Support Line hours are 7 days per week operating between 08.00am and 10.00pm and available to anyone aged 16 or over living in Newcastle or Gateshead.
Togetherall – a free, anonymous online mental health community where you can safely voice your feelings and connect with others. Moderated by professionals for your safety.
Visit 111 Online or call NHS 111 – open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for any non-emergency medical problems
If you are feeling suicidal, anxious or low, or are worried about someone else, you can phone the Samaritans free on 116 123
The Good Grief Trust website provides immediate bereavement support, helplines, information and advice.
Every Mind Matters - There are small things we can all do to help be kind to your mind, and these can make a big difference to how we feel.
Sign Post Nenc - a community hub of mental health and wellbeing services and resources
Andy's Man Club - a peer support group for men which meets every Monday at 7pm at the Elgin Centre, Gateshead.
Text Shout on 85258 to use a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service.
And of course, you can contact your GP if these options are not suitable
Anxiety
Here are some links to information about anxiety and self-help information which you may find helpful:
Anxiety, Panic and Phobias
CNTW Self Help Leaflet - Anxiety
MIND - Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Depression
Here are some links to self-help information available for depression and low mood:
NHS Self Help Leaflet - Depression and Low Mood
MIND - Depression
Mental Health - Depression
Support Services for Adults
Crisis Team or text Shout to 85258
Samaritans - telephone 116 123
Cruse Bereavement support
Mind
Recovery College Online Mental Health & Wellbeing - www.recoverycollegeonline.co.uk
Suicide Prevention
Men's Pie Club
Support Services for Children
Weyes
Streetwise
Kooth - Online counselling for young people over 11.
Childline - Tel. 0800 11 11
Yound Minds Crisis Messenger - Crisis text support for under 25s 24/7 - Text YM to 85258