Chat Health
Chat Health help young people with things like emotional health, bullying, physical health, self-harm, low mood, exam stress and relationships.
Website
www.chathealth.nhs.ukCounselling Directory
The directory is a resource hub which enables individuals struggling with their emotional well-being to find a qualified and insured counsellor.
Website
www.counselling-directory.org.ukSunderland Psychological Wellbeing Service
Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing Service (SPWS) is a commissioned group of mental health care providers from the NHS and third sector, comprising of:
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Sunderland Counselling Service
Washington Mind
Sunderland Mind
The organisations work in partnership to provide assessments and a range of treatments for people with common mental health problems.
General enquiries
0191 566 5450
Self referral
0191 566 5454
Website
www.sunderlandiapt.co.uk
Email
spws@ntw.nhs.ukMental Health Crisis Team
The local mental health Crisis Team, part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, can be contacted on the number below. The team operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. However, the crisis team does not provide an ’emergency’ service such as a 999 response.
Phone
0303 123 1145NHS Talking Therapies
Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression.
A GP can refer you, or you can refer yourself directly to an NHS psychological therapies service (IAPT) without a referral from a GP.
Website
www.nhs.uk/nhs-talking-therapiesNHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
Mind
Mental health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 13 September 2024