• Anxiety UK Provide support and help if you’ve been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have, an anxiety condition. Text Service: 07537 416 905 Infoline: 08444 775 774 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5.30pm) anxietyuk.org.uk
• No Panic Provide information for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD). Helpline: 0844 967 4848 (Every day, 10am-10pm) Youthline: 0330 606 1174 (For 13 to 20 year-olds, Mon-Fri, 3pm-6pm; Thurs, 6pm-8pm; Sat, 6pm-8pm) Website: nopanic.org.uk
• OCD Action Offer support and information to anybody affected by OCD. Helpline: 0845 390 6232 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm) Website: ocdaction.org.uk
• SANE Offer specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers. Helpline: 0300 304 7000 (Every day, 4.30pm-10.30pm) Website: sane.org.uk
• The Mix Information and support for under 25s. Helpline: 0808 808 4994 (Every day, 11am-11pm) Website: themix.org.uk
• YoungMinds Information for both parents and young people on child and adolescent mental health. Parents’ helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-4pm) Website: youngminds.org.uk
• Beat One of the UK’s eating disorder charities. Youthline: 0808 801 0711 Helpline: 0808 801 0677 (Every day, 3pm-10pm)
• SEED Eating disorder support service. Helpline: 01482 718130 (Mon-Fri, 9.30am-2.30pm) Website: seedeatingdisorders.org.uk
• Eating Disorders Support Provide support to anyone affected by eating disorders, including carers. Helpline: 01494 793223 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Website: www.eatingdisorderssupport.co.uk
• Eating Distress North East (EDNE) is a charity offering independent confidential services to people affected by eating distress across the North East Call: 0191 221 0233 Email: enquiries@edne.org.uk Home – Eating Distress North East
• Calm Harm App The Calm Harm app provides ways for children and young people to manage the urge to self harm. Developed for stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist together with input from young people. Free to download. Website: calmharm.co.uk
• Childline Counselling service for children and young people in the UK. Phone, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards. Helpline: 0800 1111 (Everyday, 24 hours) Website: childline.org.uk
• Clear Fear App The Clear Fear app provides ways for children and young people to manage anxiety. Developed for stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist together with input from young people. Free to download. Website: clearfear.co.uk
• Combined Minds App Combined Minds is a free app developed for teenage mental health charity stem4 by Dr Nihara Krause, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, to help families and friends support young people with their mental health. Website: combinedminds.co.uk
• Mind Provide information on mental health problems and where to get help. Infoline: 0300 123 3393 Text: 86463 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm) Website: mind.org.uk
• NSPCC Keeping children and young people safe from a wide range of abusive situations. Helpline for adults: 0808 800 5000 Childline (for 18 years old and under): 0800 1111 Website: nspcc.org.uk
• Papyrus Prevention of young suicide Provides confidential suicide prevention advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person. Helpline: 0800 068 4141
• Relate Relationship support and counselling for children and young people. Website: relate.org.uk
• Samaritans Provide confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Helpline: 116 123 (Everyday, 24 hours) Website: samaritans.org
• SHOUT Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Text: 85258 Website: giveusashout.

• Rollercoaster Support Group is for parents and carers of any child with emotional or mental health issues. https://www.rollercoasterfamilysupport.co.uk/
• https://www.nipinthebud.org/ Films and resources for parents on mental health.

• Kooth offers free, safe, and anonymous online counselling through live text chat with qualified practitioners, alongside self-help resources and peer support. Home – Kooth

• Harbour works with families and individuals who are affected by abuse from a partner, former partner or other family member.
  24 Hour Helpline: 03000 20 25 25 Harbour | Specialist Domestic Abuse Charity
• Gateshead Domestic Abuse team provide support for adult victim/survivors, including advice, guidance and practical support. Phone: 0191 433 3333 Domestic Abuse 24 hour helpline on 0191 433 3333. Email: domesticabuseteam@gateshead.gov.uk

• Frank Confidential information for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s drug misuse. Helpline: 0300 123 6600 Website: www.talktofrank.com Website: beateatingdisorders.org.uk
• Positive Futures: Gateshead Positive Futures is a free and confidential drug and alcohol support service for young people up to age 18 in Gateshead. Email: info@cgl.org.uk Phone: 0191 4601354

If you have a concern about the safety of a child then you should talk to someone immediately.

• Gateshead – 0191 433 2653 (office hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm and Friday 9am – 4.30pm) 0191 477 0844 (out of hours, at night, at weekends and bank holidays) 
• Newcastle  0191 277 2500 (weekdays, 8.45am to 5pm), Emergency Duty Team on 0191 278 7878 (out of hours, at night, at weekends and bank holidays).
• Durham – First Contact on 03000 267 979 (8.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8.30am until 4.30pm on a Friday)

• North East Autism Society https://www.ne-as.org.uk/family-development
• Daisy Chain support and empower autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Support For Children – Daisy Chain
• SIPS supports children who have a brother or sister with a disability https://www.sibs.org.uk/

• Thinkuknow provides advice from the National Crime Agency (NCA) to stay safe online
• Thinkuknow: home activity packs, a set of fun, engaging activities based on Thinkuknow cartoons, films, games, and advice articles
• Parent Info is a collaboration between Parentzone and the NCA providing support and guidance for parents from leading experts and organisations
• Childnet provides a tool kit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support
• Internet Matters provides age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
• LGfL provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including 6 top tips to keep primary aged children safe online
• Net Aware provides support for parents and carers from the NSPCC, providing a guide to social networks, apps and games
• Let’s Talk About It provides support for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
• UK Safer Internet Centre provides tips, advice, guides and resources to help keep children safe online, including parental controls offered by home internet providers and safety tools on social networks and other online services
• National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has guidance for parents and carers to help keep children safe online

• Internet Matters has provided step-by-step guides on how to set up parental controls so that you can control what content your child can access online.
• The UK Safer Internet Centre has developed guidance on how to switch on family-friendly filters to prevent age-inappropriate content being accessed on devices in your home.

• The BBC have a website and app called Own It. The website has a lot of content for children to help them navigate their online lives, and the free smartphone app comes with a special keyboard which can intervene with help and support in the moments that children need it the most. It can be downloaded for free in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
• SafeToNet is an app for parents to help them safeguard their children from online risks like cyberbullying and sexting, whilst always respecting their child’s rights to privacy.
• Find practical information to help you feel more confident in protecting your child online https://kidsonlinesafety.campaign.gov.uk/
• If you are worried about your child sending nude images or videos (sometimes referred to as ‘youth-produced sexual imagery or sexting), NSPCC provides advice to help you understand the risks and support your child.
• If your child has shared nude images, Thinkuknow by NCA-CEOP provides advice on talking to your child and where to get help.

• Support with sexuality and gender: https://www.waythrough.org.uk/
• Supporting children with a parent in Prison https://childrenheardandseen.co.uk/

• You can contact Stop It Now! for information and advice if you have concerns about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour
• Support when a child is harmful or aggressive towards a parent or care-giver https://capafirstresponse.org/
• Lucy Faithfull Foundation support anyone with a concern about child sexual abuse and its prevention. https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/  

‘Virtual Hope’ guides young people through strategies for coping with stress teaching relaxation and positive thinking techniques.

‘Smiling Minds’ contains guided mediations for young people of all age groups from 7+. The app also gives young people the option to check in their mood each day.

‘Breathe2relax’ helps young people to relax and to take control of their breathing.

‘Head Space’ is a guided meditation app that offers short exercises for daily use.

Click here for an article on how breathing calms your brain 

Click here to listen a Relax and breathe-do nothing for ten minutes 

‘Calm Harm’ is designed for young people who have an understanding that they are struggling with self-harm. The app offers strategies to help them to resist the urge that compels them to harm themselves.

www.selfharm.co.uk – This website offers support for young people who are struggling with self-harm from the beginning of their journey. This website is aimed at young people aged 14-19.

www.nspcc.org.uk – If you are worried about a child, you’re unsure, contact our helpline to speak to one of our counsellors on: 0800 800 5000                    email: help@nspcc.org.uk 

www.au.reachout.com/ – This website is for young people and parents. The website covers all topics that young people may struggle with during this time. A few of the topics are, sleep, healthy eating, bullying, isolation and much more.

www.youngminds.org.uk/ – This website also includes a parent helpline. It covers general mental health for young people. It has a special section covering COVID-19.

www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/ – A resource for the whole family. This website recognises that when a young person is struggling, the whole family struggle. This website has a range of tools including help and advice on topical issues as well as an ask the expert tool.

‘Mind Moose’ offers schools a way to support and monitor the mental wellbeing and emotional health of pupils. The fun, online learning helps pupils to develop their sense of self-worth, resilience and coping skills.

Watch Well Cast is a youtube channel covering all general mental health problems.

Teen Metal Health – Freely available on-line, evidence-based resources and programs designed for youth, families, educators and health care providers.  

Child Line – Childline is a free and confidential service for children and young people where you can talk about anything. or call 0800 111

Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard.

Big White Wall – A safe community to support your mental health, 24/7 

The Mix – For young people 13-25 to take on embarrassing problems, weird questions and to become the first point of contact for any young person seeking help or information wherever and whenever they need it. 

‘SAM’ is designed to help young people to manage their anxiety. It includes 25 self-help options to help young people to manage both physical and mental symptoms of anxiety.

‘Worry Time’ is designed to help young people to manage their worry. It allows young people to take control of what they do with their negative thoughts even when they feel their thoughts are out of control. The app acts as a safe place to store their everyday emotions.

‘Mindfulness Daily’ is designed to support young people who suffer with depression and anxiety. It has a great feature that supports young people who suffer from panic attacks.

‘What’s Up?’ is an app designed to provide helpful tools for managing depression. What’s Up is a useful aid for individuals with mild-moderate depression who do not have access to traditional treatments.

This ‘Well Mind’ supports young people who suffer from depression and anxiety. It includes advice, tips and tools to boost well-being.

A guide to the relationship between your period and your mental health to help you get on top of PMS.

https://yoppie.com/pages/menstrual-cycles-mental-health

Unfortunately, some of us may face the loss of friends and loved ones. CRUSE Bereavement Care and Winston’s Wish are both bereavement charities that work in the area to support young people and their families as they prepare for, and come to terms with the loss of loved ones.

NHS – NHS advice about corona virus

Novel coronavirus – This is a useful video link for adults and young people about COVID-19, produced by the World Health Organisation.

Mind – A resource giving help and advice around specific topics such as self-isolation.

Mind Kit – This is a website to help and support well-being during this social distancing and self-isolation period.

Anna Freud – Advice and support for managing through this pandemic.