Mental Health Support in North Tyneside
Published on 24 August 2019 01:40 PM
Details of groups and services that you can contact to self-refer for support with your mental health needs. Most of the services provide free support, however some may incur charges. Please contact the service directly to find out more.
This information is provided by Healthwatch North Tyneside.
0191 263 5321
info@hwnt.co.uk
https://healthwatchnorthtyneside.co.uk
Anxious Minds - supporting people to improve their mental wellbeing
0191 262 0305
info@anxiousminds.co.uk
www.anxiousminds.co.uk
Connect@Cafe32 - for people who are low and struggle to meet people
0191 257 8000
rebecca.southern@voda.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care - support for bereaved people
0191 276 5533
tyneside@cruse.org.uk
www.cruse.org.uk
Forward Assist - advice and support for veterans
0191 250 4877
admin@forward-assist.com
www.forward-assist.com
In It Together - self help and peer support for people with anxiety and depression
www.facebook.com/inittogetherwhitleybay
Launchpad North Tyneside - mental health user involvement and community development
0191 233 0382
launchpadnt@gmail.com
www.launchpadnt.wordpress.com
LEAPS (Listening Ear and Positive Support) - for people who are unemployed or living on state benefits
www.leapsonline.co.uk
leapsonline@gmail.com
Newcastle Bipolar Group - for anyone affected by bipolar including family, carers and friends
0333 323 3885
supportgroups@bipolaruk.org
www.bipolaruk.org
Mental Health Mates - walking and talking peer support group
www.mentalhealthmates.co.uk
mentalhealthmates@gmail.co.uk
NIWE (Eating Distress Service) - support for anyone affected by eating distress
0191 221 0233
enquiries@niwe.org.uk
www.niwe.org.uk
North Tyneside Carers Centre - information, advice and support for carers and cared for people
0191 643 2298
enquiries@ntcarers.co.uk
www.northtynesidecarers.org.uk
North Tyneside Recovery College - a safe space where people can connect, gain knowledge, develop skills and explore opportunities
0191 643 2628
ali.donkin@voda.org.uk
www.voda.org.uk/north-tyneside-recovery-college
Peer Talk - support group for people experiencing depression
07719 562 617
admin@peertalk.org.uk
www.peertalk.org.uk
Pride in Mind - social and support group for anyone LGBT+ with a mental health condition
07810 657292
mloraine@mhm.org.uk
Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland - for people who have experienced rape or sexual abuse
0800 035 2794
emailsupport@rctn.org.uk
www.rctn.org.uk
Self Injury Support Group - for anyone affected by self-injury, including family, carers and friends
07947 766327
launchpadnt@gmail.com
www.launchpadnt.wordpress.com
SomeOne Cares - counselling service for anyone affected by abuse including family, carers and friends
0191 257 8094
enquiries@someonecares.org.uk
www.someonecares.org.uk
Supporting Stars - informal peer support group which meets at Costa Coffee, North Shields - Mondays at 5pm
www.facebook.com/SS1234
weareallstars@yahoo.com
Talking Therapies - provide psychological support to adults with common mental health problems
0191 295 2775
www.northumbria.nhs.uk/talkingtherapies
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind - support to promote positive mental health
0191 477 4545
admin@tynesidemind.org.uk
www.tynesidemind.org.uk
Tyneside Women’s Health - support for women’s mental health
0191 477 7898
enquiries@tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk
www.tynesidewomenshealth.org.uk
Weekend Friends - for people who find weekends difficult
07803 102322 (Keith)
weekendfriends1@outlook.com
If you need immediate support:
• For urgent help with your mental health contact the crisis and initial response services on 0303 123 1146
• In an emergency call 999. Call 111 for local crisis services or finding your nearest A & E
• For support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, contact The Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org