If you are in the North East of England and currently in a crisis, you can reach out to the following:

Urgent Mental Health Support (24/7)

NHS Mental Health: Call 111 and select option 2 to speak with a trained mental health adviser. This service is available 24/7 across the North East and Yorkshire, providing immediate support and guidance.

Mental Health Helplines & Text Services (UK based)

Samaritans: Offers confidential, non-judgemental emotional support 24/7. Call 116 123.
Shout: A free, 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Text SHOUT to 85258.
SANEline: Provides out-of-hours emotional support and information. Call 0300 304 7000 or visit sane.org.uk.
Mental Health Matters Helpline: Offers confidential support and signposting to services. Call 0800 616171.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): A helpline for men in crisis, open from 5pm to midnight daily. Call 0800 58 58 58 or visit thecalmzone.net.

Local Mental Health Services & Charities

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind: Provides telephone support offering listening, practical, and emotional support to anyone over 16. Open 7 days a week, 8am to 10pm. Call 0191 477 4545.
Anxious Minds: Offers support for people affected by mental health, addiction, and abuse in the North East.
James’ Place: Provides urgent mental health support for men in crisis. Offers therapy and support to help manage emotional distress.
Eating Distress North East (EDNE): Specializes in support for individuals with eating disorders. Call 0191 221 0233 or email enquiries@edne.org.uk.
If U Care Share Foundation: Promotes emotional wellbeing in young people and supports families affected by suicide. Call 0191 387 5661.

Holistic Wellbeing Sanctuary