Sunderland Initial Response Service
The Initial response Service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling one telephone number 0303 123 1145, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.
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.
NHS 111
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.
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
NHS Sunderland Talking Therapies (IAPT)
Free psychological therapies for patients experiencing common mental health problems including depression and anxiety disorders.Services include; CBT, Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT), Guided self-help, Self-help courses
Shout
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope
Sunderland MIND
Sunderland Mind is a registered local independent charity that provides confidential, high-quality services for individuals, carers and families experiencing emotional or mental health problems.
Sunderland Counselling Services
This service is available to anyone aged 18 or over that has a common mental health problem and is living in Sunderland and is registered with a GP Surgery in Sunderland. To make a referral please contact Sunderland Psychological Wellbeing Service by going to their website and completing their self-referral form. http://sunderlandiapt.co.uk/
Sunderland Recovery College
We offer a range of free recovery focused educational courses for people with lived mental health experience, their friends and family.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.
Self Help Leaflets
View and download our wide range of mental health self help guides in different formats.