Where to find mental health support
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If you need urgent help and you donโt feel like you can speak to someone you know, there are plenty of services available, some of which are open 24/7.
While we donโt offer direct mental health services at Newcastle United Foundation, the following list features several websites and helplines that you may find helpful.
For urgent help
If you need urgent help because you are worried about hurting yourself or taking your own life, these services can help:
Emergency services: dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E department
Samaritans: call 116 123 24/7 or email jo@samaritans.org
If you think you might be experiencing a mental health problem
Where itโs not an emergency, itโs best to see your GP to discuss your symptoms. They can then provide you with advice and support.
To access talking therapies
The following are talking therapy services available in the Newcastle area.
If you live in Newcastle, you can contact Talking Helps Newcastle
If you live in North Tyneside, you can contact North Tyneside Talking Therapies
To find peer support groups
You can find a range of local peer support groups for anxiety-based mental health problems (including anxiety disorders, panic disorders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) through Anxious Minds North East.
For support with drug and alcohol problems
Newcastleโs Road to Recovery Trust is a great place to find out more about drug and alcohol support services and their George Street Social is a great place to meet people in a supporting environment.
For support with gambling problems
Whether you feel like youโre struggling with gambling or are worried about someone elseโs behaviour, the NHS offers support online and also lists various organisations including Gamblerโs Anonymous and GamCare which offer free counselling.
For tracking your behaviour
To track your mental and physical state, there are several apps available for your smartphone, including the Alpha Complex developed here in Newcastle.
If youโre still not sure where to turn
Call the Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 or visit their website for further information on the helplines available. You can also find services and support at our local Tyneside and Northumberland Mind.
There are also some great links to support services provided by Time to Change.