Useful Emergency Contacts
Unfortunately, South Tyneside Lifecycle Service is not able to provide immediate support in an emergency. If you require urgent help please contact your GP or your local Accident & Emergency Department, or contact the Crisis Team directly, where your needs will be assessed and you will be advised accordingly.
If you are feeling vulnerable and want to talk to somebody immediately there are several people you can speak to for help.
The Crisis Team
The Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team is a team of experienced mental health staff offering assessment and home treatment for people over 16 experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission. The team operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. *The crisis team does not provide an ’emergency’ service such as a 999 response. The Crisis Team – Call: free phone 0800 652 2867 or visit: www.cntw.nhs.uk
Samaritans
If you are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide, you can call the Samaritans – Call: 116 123 or visit: www.samaritans.org
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The National Domestic Violence Helpline is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. National Domestic Violence Helpline – Call: 0808 2000 247 (24 hour) or visit: www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk
