Mental health support for children and young people

Helplines and useful websites

  •  - support for men 
    Phone: 0800 58 58 58

  • 24 hour helpline: 0800 1111
  •  - bereavement support
    National helpline: 0808 808 1677
  •  - mental health charity
    Phone: 0300 123 3393
  •  - prevention of young suicide
    Phone: 0800 068 4141

  • Phone: 0300 5000 927

  • Phone: 116 123
    Email: jo@samaritans.org
  •  - Free and confidential advice, counselling, sexual health and support services for young people aged 11 to 25
    Phone: 0191 230 5400

  • Phone: 0208 772 990

For more mental health helplines and resources, visit the 

All libraries in South Tyneside have a section for books about mental health and wellbeing, where you can read more about what mental health is, and get advice about ways to look after your mental health. Find your nearest library.

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