Youth, Drug & Alcohol Project
YDAP Sunderland is a service which offers help and advice about alcohol and drugs for young people, parents or carers.
Young People’s Wellbeing
wellbeinginfo.org has been an online directory of local information since 2012 and in 2017 we made the decision that, as there is a lot of information out there around supporting young people, we should start a dedicated area so that information can be found in one place to support them.
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.
Together For Children
Our vision is to improve the lives of children and their families, keep children safe from harm and ensure they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
Sunderland Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Sunderland Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) is a team of professionals who offer support and advice to aid mental health and positive well-being. Our service works with children and young people aged 0-18 who may be showing signs of emotional distress and/or behavioural difficulties.
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.
Healthier Together
Healthier Together, a great place to find accurate and trusted NHS healthcare advice in the North East and North Cumbria.All the information on this site has been checked by clinicians, to ensure we offer the best advice for parents, carers, young people and health professionals.
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.
ESPA – Education & Services for people with Autism
"Enabling people across the autism spectrum to enjoy rewarding and fulfilling lives. We respect and embrace each person’s uniqueness and aim to enable everyone to learn to live a more independent and autonomous future of their choice. Our highly trained staff have an outstanding understanding of autism spectrum conditions and associated or additional disabilities or difficulties. These include learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, mental health issues, epilepsy and a range of other health conditions. ESPA’s services include: Independent Specialist Further Education College, Residential Care, Supported Living, Domiciliary support, Floating support, Transition services, Day opportunities, Supported Internships"