Mental Health Support Over the Holidays
If it’s an emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E if someone’s life is at immediate risk.
Urgent help (24/7, free)
|
Service |
Contact |
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NHS 111 (Mental health option) |
Call 111 |
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SHOUT (Text support) |
Text SHOUT to 85258 |
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Samaritans |
Call 116 123 |
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Childline (Under 19s) |
Call 0800 1111 |
Local Services (Newcastle)
|
Service |
Contact |
|
CYPS / CAMHS |
0191 246 6913 / 0800 652 2864 |
|
Kooth (11–18) |
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Tyneside & Northumberland Mind |
0191 477 4545 |
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Safe Haven (Everyturn) |
0300 131 2000 |
National Helplines
|
Service |
Contact |
|
YoungMinds Parents Helpline |
0808 802 5544 |
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Mind Infoline |
0300 123 3393 |
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PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 |
0800 068 4141 |
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The Mix (Under 25s) |
Practical Tips for Parents
- Keep some routine & structure (sleep, meals, quiet time)
- Normalize feelings & listen without fixing

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