National support in times of crisis
NHS 111 select option 2 for mental health support. Open 24 hours per day 7 days a week for people of all ages.
SHOUT – text SHOUT to 85258 offer a confidential 24/7 text service offering support if you’re in crisis and need immediate help. Shout is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Provides a helpline and online chat, as well as information and support, for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts. CALM’s helpline and webchat are open from 5pm to midnight, every day of the year. Help Line: 0800 58 58 58
The Hub of Hope is the UK's largest and most comprehensive directory of community mental health services, so you can find help when you need it, wherever you are. Visit Hubofhope.co.uk or download the app via the Apple App store or Google Play.
Regional
CALMER – text CALMER to 85258 for those living in the North East and North Cumbria anytime day or night if experiencing stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, self harm, suicidal thoughts or other mental health challenges.
Durham Tees Valley Listening Service 0800 046 1313 24 hours seven days a week
Local
Durham
Durham Mental Wellbeing Alliance www.durhammentalwellbeingalliance.org
Darlington
Darlington MIND 01325 283169 | 07572 888084 | contactus@darlingtonmind.com
Hartlepool
Let’s Connect 01429 269303 | Information@letsconnect-eng.co.uk
Stockton
Stockton Wellbeing Hub (Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm) 01642 611922 | hello@stocktonwellbeinghub.org
Sunderland
Mental Health Matters 0191 516 3500 ( Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm)
Gateshead
Gateshead Talking Therapies is a free confidential service to help those experiencing stress, anxiety and depression. Self refer via phone 0191 283 2541