Mental Wellbeing - South Tees

If you are struggling with your mental health and need some support, the Redcar and Cleveland Wellbeing Service is here to help.

Their friendly and professional team can support you with a range of mental health challenges, including:

• feeling sad (depression)

• feeling worried (anxiety)

• panic attacks

• stress

• thoughts about hurting yourself (suicidal thoughts)

• low confidence and self-esteem

• feeling lonely (social isolation)

• anger issues

You must be 18 years old or over and living in Redcar & Cleveland to use the service.

You can find out more or refer yourself by visiting the Redcar and Cleveland Wellbeing Service on the Teesside Mind website.

Or call 01642 257020 (please ask for the Redcar and Cleveland Wellbeing Service) or email mhp@teessidemind.org.uk.

Teesside Mind is a local charity that supports people with their mental health. They offer a range of services to help you feel better and stay well.

Here are some of the main ways they can support you:

• Counselling and therapy – One-to-one sessions with trained professionals to talk about how you feel and find ways to cope.

• Support groups – Safe and friendly spaces where people can share their experiences and support each other.

• Workshops and courses – Sessions to help you understand mental health and learn skills to manage everyday challenges.

• Advocacy – Helping you understand your rights and get the support or services you are entitled to.

• Crisis support – Urgent help if you are in a mental health crisis and need immediate support.

To find out more, please visit: 

For more information, please visit the Teesside Mind website.

You can also email info@teessidemind.org.uk or call 01642 257020.

NHS 111 – Option 2 for Mental Health help

If you or someone you know is struggling with how they feel, you can call NHS 111 and choose option 2.

This service is free, available all day and night and open to people of any age in England.

When to call

If you feel upset, unsafe, or in crisis.

If you are worried about your mental health or about someone else.

What will happen

You will speak to a trained mental health professional.

They can listen, give advice and help you get support.

They may arrange help from a local crisis team if needed.

Availability

NHS 111 Option 2 is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Visit the NHS website for more information.

Cruse Bereavement Support is a national charity that helps people who are grieving after someone close to them has died. They offer free and confidential support in different ways to suit your needs.

Their support includes:

• One-to-one support – This can be face-to-face, over the phone, or online.

• Group support – Cruse runs support groups where you can talk with others who are also grieving.

• Resources and information – They provide leaflets, booklets, and online information to help you understand grief and find ways to cope.

• Training and education – Cruse also supports people who work with those who are grieving, including healthcare staff and volunteers.

Contact Cruse by emailing TeesValley&DurhamArea@cruse.org.uk or visiting the Cruse Bereavement website.

Every Mind Matters is a free NHS resource that offers helpful advice to support your mental health and wellbeing.

It includes simple ways to deal with things like stress, worry, low mood, and sleep problems.

You can:

• watch short videos

• try different activities to help you feel better

• take a quick quiz to get your own Mind Plan – with tips made just for you

Whether you are having a tough time or want to support someone else, Every Mind Matters can help you take small steps each day to feel more in control.

Visit the NHS Every Mind Matters website for more information.

YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity supporting children and young people’s mental health.

They offer advice, information and support to help young people understand and manage their feelings.

The Young Minds charity provides:

• a helpline for urgent help or advice

• easy-to-read guides on mental health and wellbeing

• real stories from other young people and parents, helping to build a supportive and understanding community

They also have help for parents and carers, so no one feels alone when things get tough.

Check out the Young Minds website for more information.

Teesside Samaritans is your local branch, supporting people across the Tees Valley – including Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Hartlepool, and Darlington.

They offer free and confidential emotional support, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to anyone who is struggling to cope.

The service is run entirely by trained volunteers who are here to listen and support you. You can speak to someone over the phone or by email – anytime, day or night.

For more information, please visit the Teesside Samaritans website.

Or, call 116 123.

Teesside Mind Carers Service supports unpaid carers who are looking after someone with mental health difficulties – or who are struggling with their own mental health.

They are here to help with your wellbeing, offering support, advice, and a listening ear to make sure you do not feel alone in your caring role.

This service is for people living in Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland (South Tees area).

For more information, please visit the Carer’s Support page on Teesside Mind carers’ support website.

Togetherall is a free online space where you can share how you feel and get support. You can join any time, day or night. It’s safe, private, and there are trained people to help keep everyone supported.

You can:

• talk to others who understand what you’re going through

• find tips and tools to feel better

• use it whenever you need, from your phone or computer

If you live in Middlesbrough, you can sign up for free on the Together All website.

Papyrus HOPELINE is here to help young people who are feeling sad, worried, or struggling with their mental health. They also support anyone who is worried about a young person.

They’re kind, they listen, and they’ll help guide you when you need it most - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Call 0800 068 4141 to speak with a member of the Papyrus team today.

You can call TEWV’s freephone helpline any time, day or night. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people living in Teesside.

You will speak to someone who will listen, support you without judgment, and help you find ways to cope.

Call 0800 0516 171

(Press option 3, then option 3 again)

Feeling low, stressed or alone?

You can get help by sending a text message.

Text CALMER to 85258 for free to speak with someone from Shout, a private mental health text service. A trained volunteer will text you back and help you feel more in control.

This service is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – whenever you need it.

The Hub of Hope is a free website that helps people find local and national support for mental health. It’s not run by our team, but we think it’s a useful tool for anyone who is feeling low, worried, or struggling - or for those who want to help someone else.

For more information, visit the Hub of Hope website.