Mens Regional Health Directories

The Mens Regional Health Directories listed are correct as at October 2020. Please choose the directory relating to the area where you live.

South Tyneside Mens Health Services

Service	Age range	Contact details	Description
South Tyneside Talking therapies ‘lifecycle’	18 plus	https://www.southtynesidelifecyclementalhealth.nhs.uk/contacting-us/ 0191 283 2937	Talking therapies
Arts 4 wellbeing	18 plus	http://www.arts4wellbeing.org.uk/ Phone: 0191 454 4004 Email: info@arts4wellbeing.org.uk	Therapeutic and creative arts opportunities for people experiencing difficulties with their mental health
Man Health	-	https://www.manhealth.org.uk/styne/ info@manhealth.org.uk 01388 320023	Mens mental health service based in Shildon but piloting cover in South Tyneside including courses, activities and peer support.
Initial response service	18 plus	0303 123 1145	Crisis response team
Human Kind	18 plus	info@humankindcharity.org.uk or 01325 731 160 https://humankindcharity.org.uk/service/south-tyneside-adult-recovery-service	South Tyneside Adult Recovery Service offers ways for local people with drug and alcohol problems to become free from their dependence
NECA	18 plus	https://www.neca.co.uk/	Focus on long term recovery from substances and gambling misuse. Services include supportive living, car co-ordination, psychological interventions.
M-Power	-	Tel: 0808 808 4321 Email: support@seva-uk.org http://www.male-rape.org.uk/contact/	National helpline for men who have been raped, assaulted or abused in either childhood or adult life.
South Tyneside Mental Health Carer Support	18 plus	Tel: 0191 493 6917 Email: mhcss@mentalhealthconcern.org http://www.mentalhealthconcern.org/our-services/community-services/south-tyneside-mental-health-carer-support/	Support for carers who look after people with mental health problems in South Tyneside
Mental Health Matters advocacy service	-	Tel: 0191 427 1500 Ran through: https://www.mhm.org.uk/	We provide independent case advocacy which is short term and issue based. An advocate will assist you make an informed decision around specific issues you may be experiencing and support you to exercise your right to have your views heard.
Moving forward South Tyneside Mental Health	-	Tel: 0191 427 0011 Email: mfst@mentalhealthconcern.org	Moving Forward South Tyneside helps anyone who has experienced mental health issues to get back on their feet. - they run courses to help job prospects etc
NHS Sunderland and South Tyneside urgent mental health and learning disability 24/7 service	Children and young people and Adults	Children and young people- 0800 652 2868; Adults- 0800 652 2867

Northumberland Mens Health Services

Service	Age range	Contact details	Description
Northumberland Talking Therapies- Talking Matters Northumberland	16 plus	0300 303 0700 Tmn.info@nhs.net	NHS commissioned self-help, counselling and talking therapies services designed to help anyone living in the Newcastle area to deal with common mental health problems such as stress, depression and panic, phobias etc, Free upon referral
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind	18 plus	0191 477 4545 www.tynesidemind.org.uk	Charity/Voluntary Sector Mental health resource service designed with supporting us with mental health matters.
NHS Northumberland sexual health/Gum Clinic One to one Centre, Morpeth	All	01670 51 51 51	Confidential and Discrete Family planning and Sexual Health Screening and Advice. Free of charge
NHS North of the Tyne initial Response Service for mental health matters	18 plus	0303 123 1146	A 24 hours a day, seven days a week crisis response service for mental health crisis for self or someone you know and are worried about.
NHS 24/7 crisis service for mental health with leaning disabilities	Children and young people and adults	Children and young people- 0800 652 2862 Adults-0800 652 2861	An NHS 24/7 crisis service for all with mental health and learning disabilities.
Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services	18 plus	01434 608030	Small charity also offering support to boys and men’s experiencing sexual assault in addition to girls and women.
Cygnus support across Northumberland	18 plus	01670853977 Email address: admin@cyngussupport.com	A charity offering mental health and wellbeing services , including counselling, psychotherapy, education and training
Calm zone	All	https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention	All	Suicide Prevention Support Organisation If U Care https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Northumberland Recovery Partnership	All	NTARreferrals@cntw.nhs.uk 01670 798200	Free and confidential integrated service for those who aim to achieve recovery from drug and alcohol issues.
Northumberland Adult Social Care	18 plus	0345 600 6400	Social support needs for adults who might be vulnerable and/or have specific social care needs.
Northumberland Early Help for families	Families	01670 536400 Email: EHA@northumberland.gov.uk	Support families / young person / parents who are struggling (not specifically mental health)
Northumberland Hate Crime Reporting Services	All	0345 600 6400 Email: safernorthumberland@northumberland.gov.uk	Reporting any crime against because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Domestic Violence Respect Organisation	18 plus	0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk	Male victims of Domestic Violence
Men’s advice line	Adult	https://www.manhealth.org.uk/	Generic support website around male mental health

Newcastle Mens Health Services

Service	Age range	Contact details	Description
Newcastle Adult Talking Therapies	16 plus	0300 555 1115 www.talkinghelpsnewcastle.org	NHS commissioned self-help, counselling and talking therapies services designed to help anyone living in the Newcastle area to deal with common mental health problems such as stress, depression and panic, phobias etc, Free upon referral
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind	18 plus	0191 477 4545 www.tynesidemind.org.uk	Charity/Voluntary Sector Mental health resource service designed with supporting us with mental health matters.
Recovery College Collective	18 plus	0191 261 0945 Info.recoverycoco.com	Peer led, peer delivered education and support around mental health.
NHS Newcastle Newcroft Sexual Health/GUM Clinic	All	0191 229 29999	Confidential and discrete Family Planning and Sexual Health Screening and advice. Free of charge.
Mesmac		0191 233 1333 email all@mesmacnewcastle.com	MESMAC - HIV and STI testing, also offers a free and confidential service to men who are gay or bisexual, men who have sex with other men or who are questioning, advice, one to one, group and sexual health service.
NHS Newcastle Initial Response Service for mental health matters	18 plus	0191 277 2500	A 24 hour a day, seven days a week crisis response service for mental health crisis for self or someone you know and are worried about.
NHS 24/7 crisis service for mental health with leaning disabilities	Children and young people and adults	Children and young people- 0800 652 2862 Adults-0800 652 2861	An NHS 24/7 crisis service for all with mental health and learning disabilities.
RSACC	All	0300 222 5730	Small charity also offering support to boys and men experiencing sexual assault in addition to girls and women.
Barnardos Young Fathers Support Service	15 - 25	0191 271 4615 Email newcastleypst@barnardos.org.uk	Access to support for young fathers; to social groups; family support; one to one support; training and awareness.
Calm zone	All ages	https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention	All	Suicide Prevention Support Organisation If U Care https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR) Integrated Drug and Alcohol Services	All	0191 206 1117 NTARreferrals@cntw.nhs.uk	Free and confidential integrated service for those who aim to achieve recovery from drug and alcohol issues.
Newcastle Adult Social Care	18 plus	0191 2788377; Mobile 07968474891; email: scd@newcastle.gov.uk	Social support needs for adults who might be vulnerable and/or have specific social care needs.
Newcastle Early Help	Families	0191 211 5805 Email: ealryhelp@newcastle.gov.uk	Support families / young person / parents who are struggling (not specifically mental health)
Newcastle Hate Crime Reporting Services	All	0800 138 1625 Email: talk@stophateuk.org	Reporting any crime against because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Newcastle Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (NIDAS	18 plus	0191 2146501 Email: NIDAS. Team@thirteengroup.co.uk	An integrated service that does offer support to men of all sexual orientations that may be a victim of domestic abuse
Domestic Violence Respect Organisation	18 plus	0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk	Male victims of Domestic Violence
Men’s advice line	Adult	https://www.manhealth.org.uk/	Generic support website around male mental health

Washington and Sunderland Mens Health

Service	Contact details	Description
Initial Response Team (Crisis Team)	Tel: 0303 123 1145 Freephone: 0800 652 2867 Available 24/7. In an emergency always call 999	If ever feel at risk of acting on suicidal thoughts.
Samaritans	Tel: 116 123 Email: jo@samaritans.org (24hr response time) Letter: Chris, Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK, PO Box 9090, Stirling, FK8 2SA Self-help app available to download: https://selfhelp.samaritans.org/	24/7 listening service, confidential, for anyone in emotional distress. Evidence shows that talking through problems can often help to relieve them.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)	Tel: 0800 585 858 (available 5pm-Midnight every day) Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/ Web chat: https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/webchat/	Men-only support service for any issue. Calls are anonymous, confidential and won’t show up on your phone bill. Free from landlines, payphones and mobiles.
Sunderland Headlight	Address: 14 Mary Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3NH Tel: 0191 510 1494 Email: sunderland.headlight@hotmail.co.uk Website: https://www.sunderlandheadlight.co.uk/what-we-do	Mental Health Resource Centre Listening service, advice, advocacy and social groups for anyone in Sunderland experiencing mental health difficulties. £1 admission for groups, which run Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday 10am-3pm
Sunderland Mind	Website: http://www.sunderlandmind.co.uk/ Tel: 0191 565 7218 Email: admin@sunderlandmind.co.uk Address: Sunderland Mind Wellbeing Hub, Church Street East, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 2BB	Mental health service in Sunderland. Offers courses such as anger management, support groups e.g. for bereavement
Sunderland Mind’s Men’s Group	Website: http://www.sunderlandmind.co.uk/groups/mens-group/ Email: lesley@sunderlandmind.co.uk Tel: 0191 565 7218 Session Time: Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am, cost £1	Informal environment, allowing men to meet and talk in a relaxed, comfortable and confidential space.
Washington Mind	Main Website: https://www.washingtonmind.org.uk/ Referral: https://www.washingtonmind.org.uk/can-we-help/ Email: info@washingtonmind.org.uk Tel: 0191 417 8043 Text: 07505 330 995	Mental health service in Washington. Offer counselling, support, signposting.
Washington Men’s Support Group for Men	Support Group Website: https://wellbeinginfo.org/services/washington-support-group-for-men-wsgfm/ Tel: 07784283609 Email: wsgfmen@gmail.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/wsgfmen	Meet once weekly at Washington Millennium Centre
Children North East: Support For Fathers Caring Dads Programme	Tel: 0191 256 2444 Email: enquiries@children-ne.org.uk Website: https://children-ne.org.uk/how-we-can-help/family-support/caring-dads/	For fathers in the North-East, to be supported and help to improve relationship with your children and create a positive family life.
Sunderland Recovery College	Tel: 0191 553 2255 Email: info@sunderlandrecoverycollege.org Prospectus available: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/resource-library/recovery-colleges/	Offer free recovery-focused educational courses in the Sunderland area for people with lived mental health experience, their friends and family.
Sexual Health Service	Website: https://www.sunderlandsexualhealth.nhs.uk/ Tel: 0191 5699 966 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Locations: Victoria Road Health Centre, Houghton Primary Care Centre, Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre, Washington Primary Care Centre	Provide advice and services around sexual health, e.g. STI testing, contraception, pregnancy support, psychosexual counselling etc.
Wear Recovery – Sunderland Drug and Alcohol Service	Tel: 0800 234 6798 Email: SundelrandSMS.info@cgl.org.uk Riverview Health Centre, SR1 1XW.	Support for anyone struggling with drug and alcohol difficulties
NECA Sunderland Gambling Service	Address: 12 John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1HT Tel: 0191 562 3309 Email: head.office@neca.co.uk	Support service for anyone struggling with gambling addiction.
Support for Carers: Sunderland Carers Centre	Website: www.sunderlandcarers.co.uk Tel: 0191 549 3768, 9am-5pm Address: Thompson Park, Thompson Road, Sunderland, SR5 1SF	Support and advice for anyone with caring responsibilities.
Children’s Social Care: Together for Children	Tel: 0191 520 5560 Address: Several locations across Sunderland - City Hall, Palter Way, SR1 3AA-TEL; 0191 5618126. Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre, Hylton Lane, SR3 4ED-TEL; 0191 561 8126. Sandhill Centre, Grindon Lane, SR3 4BW-TEL; 0191 56144084. Coalfield Family Centre, Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, DH5 9NE-TEL; 0191 5614084. Locality https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/about/where-are-we-based	Support for children in need of help and protection and their families. Services include early help, social care, and support for children with disabilities.
#Andy Mans club-open	Meets Monday 7-9pm (except Bank Holidays) at the Beacon, Stadium of Light and, they have a group in Washington at Washington Hall also every Monday, 7-9pm (except Bank Holidays)	anyone over 18, confidential, non-judgemental, peer to peer support. It is a men’s suicide prevention charity
Space North-East	https://spacenortheast.org

Gateshead Mens Health

Service	Age range	Contact details	Description
Adult Talking Therapies	16 upwards	0191 2832541 www.gatesheadtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk	Mental Health support
Tyneside Mind	16 upwards	0191 4774545 www.tynesidemind.org.uk	Generic Counselling for those registered with Gateshead GP
North East Counselling Services	All	To book an appointment email info@necounselling.org.uk or call 0191 466 1314 or click the button to register yourself on website: https://necounselling.org.uk	Counselling for individuals and couples on a range of topics. Counselling is payable although they do have some funding to offer free sessions dependent on circumstances.
Gateshead Clubhouse	18 upwards	0191 4409033 Gateshead.clubhouse@gmail.com	Peer led community support providing group work, café, games, activities, computers, nights out and trips for people experiencing isolation and mental health difficulties
Streetwise	11-25	0191 230 5400 Email: admin@streetwisenorth.org.uk www.facebook.com/streetwise.newcastle	Free and confidential counselling, advice, sexual health and support
Crisis resolution & home treatment team	16 upwards	0191 814 8899 or freephone 0800 652 2863	Assessment and home treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission.
Gateshead Sexual Health Service	All	0191 2831577 www.gatesheadsexualhealth.co.uk	Full sexual health service needs including condoms, testing, treatment & advice
Evolve drug & alcohol recovery service	18 upwards	0191 5947821 www.changegrowlive.org/recovery-partnership-gateshead	Support for adults experiencing difficulties with drugs / alcohol, needle exchange and support with related issues such as housing and employment
Adult Social Care	18 upwards	00191 4337033	Social support needs
Early Help	Families	0191 4333319	Support families / young person / parents who are struggling (not mental health)
Hate crime	All	0191 4332648	Reporting any crime against because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Domestic Violence	Adult	Mankind Initiative – 0182 333 4244	Male victims of Domestic Violence
Men’s advice line	Adult	0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk	Generic support

Co. Durham Mens Health

Service	Age range	Contact details	Description
Adult Talking Therapies	16 upwards	0191 333 3300 www.talkingchanges.org.uk	NHS commissioned self-help, counselling and talking therapies services designed to help anyone living in County Durham and Darlington area to deal with common mental health problems such as stress, depression and panic, phobias etc, Free upon referral
Hartlepool and East Durham Mind	18 upwards	01429269303 www.hartlepool.org.uk	Generic Counselling for those registered with Gateshead GP, free upon accessing
Mind (National Association for Mental Health Services	18 upwards	03001233393 Email: info.mind.org.uk	Counselling service offering anger management programmes one to one and group session s using a mixture of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Techniques. Small charitable charge
Derwenstide Mind	18 upwards	www.derwentsidemind.co.uk	A small independent charity offering emotional support around mental health issues in the Stanley and Consett areas
NHS Durham City sexual health/Gum Clinic	All	0191 3332660	Confidential and Discrete Family planning and Sexual Health Screening and Advice. Free of charge
NHS Bishop Auckland Sexual Health Clinic	All	01388455700	Confidential and Discrete Family planning and Sexual Health Screening and Advice. Free of charge
NHS Darlington Sexual Health Hub	All	01325743203	Confidential and Discrete Family planning and Sexual Health Screening and Advice. Free of charge
NHS Co Durham Crisis Service	All	08000516171	A 24 hours a day, seven days a week crisis response service for mental health crisis for self or someone you know and are worried about.
RSACC	All	03002225730	Small charity also offering support to boys and men’s experiencing sexual assault in addition to girls and women.
Humankind Improving health and wellbeing for LGBT young people across County Durham	15-25	01325731160	Access to health services; access to social groups; family support; one to one support; training and awareness.
Calm zone	All	https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Suicide Prevention	All	Suicide Prevention Support Organisation If U Care https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk	Campaigning and awareness organisation of suicide prevention
Co Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services	All	Durham: 03000 266 666-Option 1; Peterlee: 03000 266 666-Option 2; Bishop Auckland: 03000 266 666-Option 3	Free and confidential service for those who aim to achieve recovery from drug and alcohol issues.
Adult Social Care	18 upwards	03000 267979	Social support needs for adults who might be vulnerable and/or have specific social care needs.
Early Help	Familiies	03000 261 111	Support families / young person / parents who are struggling (not mental health)
Co Durham Hate Crime Reporting Services	All	03000 267979	Reporting any crime against because of your race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability
Domestic Violence Respect Organisation	18 upwards	0808 801 0327 / info@mensadviceline.org.uk	Male victims of Domestic Violence
Men’s advice line	Adult	https://www.manhealth.org.uk/	Generic support website around male mental health

North Tyneside Mens Health

Service	Contact details	Description
Gay Men Tyneside (GMT)	http://www.gaymentyneside.com/	Also for bisexual men
Sexual Health Outreach clinics North Tyneside	0191 297 0441
North Tyneside Libraries	0191 200 5424
Rape Crisis - Tyneside	0800 035 2794 Monday - Thursday (6pm - 8.30pm), Friday (11am - 2pm)
Tyneside and Northumberland Mind	0191 477 4545
North Tyneside Talking Therapies	0191 295 2775
Backworth Male Voice Choir	http://backworthchoir.co.uk/joinus.html
Northumberland and North Tyneside Crisis Team	0303 123 1146 or 0800 652 2861 Opening times: 24 hours, 7 days
North Tyneside Carers’ Centre	0191 643 2298
The North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP)	0191 240 8122	A dedicated service for anyone living in North Tyneside who is experiencing problems with drugs and alcohol.
Samaritans	116123
North Tyneside Children's Social Care Services	0191 643 7979
NHS Cumbria, Northumberland , Tyne and Wear, North Tyneside and Northumberland urgent help with Mental Health and Learning Disability	24/7 service Adults (0800 652 2861) Children and Young People (0800 652 2862)
Suicide - prevention and support	https://www.thecalmzone.net/about-calm/what-is-calm/ https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk/

Tees Valley Mens Health

Service

Age range

Contact details

Description

Parkside Resource Centre

18 upwards

01642524704

Mental Health support hub for community

Insight talking therapies

16 upwards

0300 555 0555

https://www.insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking-therapies/find-a-service/darlington/

Counselling service NHS

Middlesbrough Stockton MIND

all

Middlesborough TEL 01642 257020

Stockton TEL 01642 796630

Mental Health Support

relate

18 upwards

Darlington TEL 01325 4611500

Marriage guidance and relationship support

Counselling.

MESMAC North East

TEL 01642 804400 Albert Road, Middlesbrough

Counselling and advice centre

Time to Talk

18 upwards

TEL 01542 221910 Middlesbrough

Tees Time to Talk is a self-help and talking therapies service for people with common mental health problems.

Cleveland Pregnancy Supprort

any

3924 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 441113 01642 213700

Pregnancy support, life skills, boutique

Drug and Alcohol Support Services

18 upwards

middlesbrough.fax@cgl.org.uk

TEL 01642 876 323

Free confidential drug and alcohol service for the people who live in Middlesbrough.

Can offer a personalised support plan to reach your goals

Stockton recovery FRANK

18 upwards

01642613358

0800 052 20 50

Stockton Recovery Service is a support service for individuals over 18 years old who are affected by drug and alcohol use.

Early Help

Families

01642 527255 Stockton

Hate Crime VCAS

All

0303 040 1099

Reporting any crime against you in the community

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