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Waythrough LGBT+ Service
Support for people between the ages of 11-25 who need support around the gender identity and/or sexuality, including mental health, alcohol, drugs, housing, and related areas. Wherever you are now, we won't judge or write you off. We're Waythrough.

Youth, Drug & Alcohol Project
YDAP Sunderland is a service which offers help and advice about alcohol and drugs for young people, parents or carers.

Samaritans
Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We"re here for anyone who needs someone. Call us any time, day or night. Whatever you"re going through, you can call us any time, from any phone for FREE:116123
C-Card Scheme
The C-Card scheme provides confidential sexual health advice and free condoms to anyone aged 13-24.You can use the Sunderland C-Card scheme whether you’re male or female and no matter what your sexual orientation is.

Children’s Bladder and Bowel Service
South Tyneside and Sunderland's Children's Bladder and Bowel Team are here to support children aged 0-19 with any issues relating to their continence. If you concerned that your child has an issue please contact your GP or health professional (school nurse or health visitor) for advice. Health professionals will work with you (a Level 1 assessment requiring the parent/carer to complete a 3 day fluid and 2 week bowel chart) and after 12 week period if there no progress the health professional or parent can self-refer into the children's bladder and bowel service (Level 2).

NSPCC Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
Growing Healthy Sunderland
Growing Healthy Sunderland provides an integrated Public Health service for expectant mothers, children and young people and their families in the city.
Children and Young People’s Service – South Tyneside and Sunderland
The Children and Young People’s Service provides a single service to all children and young people aged 0-18 years living in South Tyneside and Sunderland who present with mental health difficulties. This includes children and young people who may have learning difficulties and those living in a range of difficult and challenging circumstances.

Sunderland Carers Centre
At Sunderland Carers Centre we provide support for people who look after others. We offer information, advice and guidance to carers in and around Sunderland – and it’s all confidential, non-judgemental and impartial. The Carers Centre is a “centrepoint” for carers in the city, assisting directly when and where we can and linking people with other organisations when more appropriate, to ensure every user gets the support they require.

NSPCC Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.