Phone numbers
| Name |
Number |
Service |
| Childline |
0800 1111 |
This is a free 24 hour helpline for young people in distress or danger. |
| The Samaritans |
08457 909090
|
A free helpline for anyone who wants to talk to someone anonymously for support. |
| One Point |
03000 26 11 16 |
You can phone for advice or arrange to meet someone to talk about your problems. |
Other places to get help
| Name |
How could they help? |
Number |
| NSPCC |
Protect children and prevent abuse |
0808 800 5000 |
| Peterlee Families First |
Social services |
03000 261116
03000 263139
|
| Sunderland Together for Children |
Social services |
0191 520 5560 |
| One Point |
The Leisure Centre, St Cuthbert’s Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1AF |
One Point offers support and advice to young people up to the age of 19 on a wide range of issues including health, bullying and what activities are available to young people in the area. |
| Streetwise |
35-37 Groat Market, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tel 0191 2305400
|
Provides information, advice and counselling for young people aged 11-25 years around issues such as housing, smoking cessation, contraception, sexual health, substance use, relationships and sexuality. |
|
G.P/Practice nurse
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Make an appointment to see your usual doctor or nurse for advice. |
| First Contact |
Safeguarding concerns for yourself, friends or family |
03000 267979 |
| CAMHS Crisis |
Mental health concerns for yourself, friends or family |
0191 441 5733 |
Kooth - free email counselling and support -www.kooth.com
Young Minds - for young people and parents/carers www.youngminds.org.uk
www.harmless.org.uk and www.nshn.co.uk/downloads/Distractions.pdf
PAPYRUS: Suicide prevention and support phone: HOPEline UK on 0800 068 4141
Text Help: 07786 209697 www.papyrus-uk.org
The Mix www.themix.org.uk (Useful info on a wide range of topics)