^{Other local organisations offering free support}

Heartwood Charity – for men with complex mental health needs – www.heartwoodcharity.org – 01434 607726

NDAS – Northumberland Domestic Abuse Service – www.nda.services – 01434 608030

North East Eating Distress – www.edne.org.uk – 0191 221 0233

Hexham Youth Initiative– for youth groups, activities, support & mentoring – www.hexhamyi.org.uk – 01434 607350

Healthwatch Northumberland – for Health matters & help with NHS care – www.healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk – 01434 600599

Tynedale Hospice – Bereavement support – www.tynedalehospice.com – 01434 600388 * with ‘Bereavement Cafes’ in Hexham & Haltwhistle

Tyneside & Northumberland Mind – Local mental health groupwww.tynesidemind.org.uk – 0191 477 4545

Be You Service – for Emotional & mental help & advice – www.beyounorthumberland.nhs.uk

National Associations & Support~

Escape – for substance abuse issues & support – www.escapefamilysupport.org.uk – Helpline 07702 833 944

Samaritans – Support for those in crises – www.samaritans.org – Call Free on 116 123

Self Harm – www.selfharm.co.uk

British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy – ‘Find a Therapist’ & Information – www.bacp.co.uk

Be You Service – in Northumberland www.beyounorthumberland.nhs.uk/i-need-urgent-help

– Young People can text YM to 85258

Streetwise – Drop In Centre for information & advice on Emotional & Sexual Health – www.streetwisenorth.org.uk

Escape – www.escapefamilysupport.org.uk – Helpline 07702 833 944

Childline – www.childline.org.uk – Children & Young People can ring free on this 8 digit number 0800 1111

Self Harm – www.selfharm.co.uk

Young Minds – Mental & emotional health – www.youngminds.org.uk