It may take time to arrange an initial appointment. If you need to speak to someone urgently, please consider contacting one of the following services:
Newcastle & North Tyneside Crisis Team: 0191 8148899 or the freephone number 0800 652 2863, staffed 24/7 by mental health professionals.
The Samaritans: Open 24 hours, seven days a week: Call 116 123 www.samaritans.org.
If speaking to someone over the phone does not feel right for you, you can make contact via email to: jo@samaritans.org.
Befrienders: Suicide support befrienders.org.
Young Minds: Youngminds.org.uk, 0808802 5544.
IMPORTANT: In an emergency situation please call 999.