Anxiety

Headlight

Headlight provides information around mental health issues, volunteer opportunities, and signposting. They run various courses and recreational activities.

Samaritans

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone.

Whatever you’re going through, call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.

Mental Health Self Help Guides – CNTW

A series of self help guides covering a wide range of topics such as depression, anxiety and stress which offer users the opportunity to find out more about the causes of mental health issues and provide tools to work through feelings and emotions.

Sunderland Recovery College

Sunderland Recovery College offer courses, workshops and drop-in classes to the residents of Sunderland with mental health problems

Healthy Heads Team

Healthy Heads Team is a school based mental health service based in Sunderland. Healthy Heads support children and young people from Reception age to further education.

The Mix

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. The offer support for a range topics including mental health through a variety of channels including counselling.

Washington Mind

Washington Mind provide mental health services for those aged 11 and above, who are experiencing, or who are at risk of, developing mental ill health and emotional distress.

Sunderland Mind

Sunderland Mind offer a variety of mental health activities and services designed to promote resilience, reduce stress, and encourage a positive mindset.

Shout

Shout is the UK’s first and only 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere.

To start a conversation, text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258.

Kooth

Kooth is a free, safe & anonymous online emotional wellbeing & mental health service for young people aged 10 to 25 in Sunderland.