Addiction
South Tyneside Adult recovery provides support for adults in South Tyneside who need support around drugs or alcohol. You can self refer on 0191 917 1160
Gamcare provide support for gambling, see their website for information
Adult Social services
The lets talk team can help find you the right support care and equipment to maximize your independence. You can call them on 0191 424 6000
Cancer
Our local cancer charity, Cancer Connections, is based on Harton lane and provides a huge range of help and support. Their website has lots of information or call them on 0191 456 4081
Carers
The lets talk team can help support you in your caring role by calling 0191 424 6000
All carers can get local support by clicking here
Young carers can get local support by clicking here
Domestic violence
If you are in immediate danger call 999
Impact family services, can offer you help and support, call 07375 788835.
Mental health
First point of contact for acute mental health concerns call initial response team on 0303 123 1145. They are available 24 hours a day every day
Lifecycles provide mental health services for all ages, their website is full of lots of helpful information including what help they can offer. Call them on (0191) 283 2937 to refer yourself
Digital mental health support for adults includes Qwell
Digital mental health support for young people includes Kooth
Autism hub is local support service for you, your carers and family, their website has the most up to date information
The recovery college provides a wealth of mental health resources
Pain
Medication is not helpful for chronic pain, but the right support can be.
First contact clinical can provide you with help and support, via their website
Painkillers don’t exist is very helpful website
Physiotherapy
Self referral available bay either registering for online triage by clicking here, or calling 0191 481 3902
Sexual Health
Please see South Tyneside Sexual health website by clicking here
Transport to hospital
Click the below links to direct you to information about the available options
- PTS ambulance Call 0191 215 1515
- Daft as a brush cancer patient transport
- Out of hours taxi to Sunderland children’s A&E
