Support Information

If you are worried about your mental health, or someone else, here are some useful contacts.

Call or Text

• The Samaritans: 24-hour support, call – 116 123.
• CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably Open 5pm-midnight 356 days a year, Call – 0800 58 58 58.
• SHOUT Text ‘SHOUT’ to ‘85258’. Free service, available 24/7 24Hr.
• Universal Mental Health Crisis Lines
  • North Tyneside or Northumberland – 08006522861.
  • Newcastle or Gateshead – 08006522863
• In an Emergency Call 999

Websites

For information about support in your local area visit:

• www.hubofhope.co.uk
• www.livingwellnorthtyneside.co.uk

For information about support if you are struggling with thoughts of suicide or self harm:

• www.stopsuicidenenc.org
• www.selfharm.co.uk

For general mental health information:

• www.every-life-matters.org.uk
• www.mind.org.uk

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