Mental health services

Provision of Specialist social workers offering support and advice direct line.

Offers information and advice on health, social care, housing and adaptations.

Peer support for men. Meeting on Mondays at 7pm at Souter Lighthouse.

Advice, support and a helpline for people living with anxiety.

Support for people with autism, and their families and / or carers.

Autism in Mind supports autistic adults aged 18 and over who do not have an associated learning disability.

Support for people with autism.

Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services.

Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.

CREST are a registered charity which aims to promote racial equality and to assist people from communities in South Tyneside to enjoy a better quality of life.

Providing Inpatient mental health, learning disabilities and neuro-rehabilitation services.

The organisation promotes the emotional, social, educational and vocational competence of children and young people.

FRANK is the national drugs information and advice service, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.

Empower service users to find the employment.

The Initial Response Team supports people to access the right to help to resolve their current difficulties. The team provides practical advice, emotional support from qualified nursing staff and when appropriate, routing to the right service.

The Job Centre Plus provide financial support, including support to apply for benefits.

A recovery college offering courses, activities, and volunteering opportunities.

South Tyneside Lifecycle Mental Health Service aims to help people experiencing mild to moderately severe mental health problems. 

Peer support groups for men.

We provide independent case advocacy which is short term and issue based. An advocate will assist you make an informed decision around specific issues you may be experiencing, and support you to exercise your right to have your views heard.

We provide support for people with mental health needs in South Tyneside to help them be able to gain and maintain their own homes.

Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.

Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Mental health support pre-conception to 1 year post-partum.

Free online support and counselling for people over the age of 18

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.

Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline.