If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.

NHS 111 is available 24/7.

If you are deaf or have hearing loss please use NHS 111 – SignVideo https://signvideo.co.uk/nhs111/ or use the 18001 111 Relay UK app.

Don’t worry, local freephone crisis service numbers in your area will still be active for a while to make sure you always get the support you need, and are available 24/7.

You can find a current list of local freephone crisis service numbers on the NHS North East and North Cumbria website. https://northeastnorthcumbria.nhs.uk/here-to-help-summer/looking-after-your-mental-health/

Together-all is an online mental health resource to help take control of your emotional wellbeing. Together-all offers a supportive, anonymous community where you can discuss what’s on your mind, get support from others and access resources, to helping with sleep and managing your feelings. Register using your Hartlepool postcode via this link:https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/area Support is free, 24/7 and available now. 

A new free, confidential mental health crisis text service is now available across the North East and North Cumbria.

Anyone feeling anxious, stressed, isolated, or struggling can text ‘CALMER’ to 85258 for 24/7 support from trained mental health professionals via Shout.