JIGSAW DIRECTORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samaritans

 

Helpline:          08457 90 90 90

Textphone:      08457 90 91 92 (for the deaf & hard of hearing)

Email:              jo@samaritans.org

Web:                www.samaritans.org

Write to:         Chris

                        PO Box 9090

                        Stirling

                        FK8 2SA

 

Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.  Whatever you're going through, whether it's big or small, don't bottle it up. We are here for you if you're worried about something, feel upset or confused, or just want to talk to someone.  Local branches can be found at:-

 

Darlington Samaritans 13 Woodland Road Darlington County Durham DL3 7BJ   Tel: 08457 90 90 90	Teesside Samaritans 147 Borough Road Middlesbrough Cleveland TS1 3AT   Tel:      08457 90 90 90
The Samaritans of Harrogate & District 5 Mount Parade Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 1BX   Tel:      01423 525352	The Samaritans of Northallerton & the Dales 7 Crosby Road Northallerton North Yorkshire DL6 1AA   Tel:      01609 776161
The Samaritans of Scarborough    Samaritan House 40 Trafalgar Street West Scarborough YO12 7QS   Tel:      01723 368888	York Samaritans 89 Nunnery Lane        York  North Yorkshire YO23 1AH   Tel:      01904 655888

________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

Mental Health Matters

Helplines:        Middlesbrough:           0800 052 7350            Open:  6pm-6am daily

                        Newcastle:                  0845 601 2457            Open:  6pm-6am daily

                        Sunderland:                 0800 013 0626            Open:  5pm-9am daily

24hr weekends

An out of hours telephone service offering emotional support to anyone callings. Providing information on local and national services specific to Mental Health.  

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

ChildLine

 

Helpline:        0800 1111     (24hr helpline)

           

Text:                0800 400 222 (Mon- Fri 9.30am-9.30pm, Sat-Sun 9.30am-8pm)

                       

Free and confidential helpline, for children and young people.  Lines can be busy so please keep trying.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________

NHS Direct

Tel:      0845 4647

 

This is a 24hour helpline which allows access to information and advice but is not a counselling service. Any member of the public can access NHS Direct and enquire about physical and/or mental health issues. You can receive details on assessment procedures, pathways of care and information about a wide range of statutory and voluntary services.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Crisis Call

Helpline:          0800 501254

Open:              Mon-Fri 4.30pm-9am

Weekend & Bank Holidays 24 hour service

 

A telephone helpline offering out of hours support to those experiencing mental health problems and to their carers.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________


North Yorkshire County Council - Adult & Community Services

 

Tel:      0845 034 9417 (nights/weekends & Bank Holidays)

 

For social care emergencies outside office hours (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm & Sat 9am-5pm call 0845 034 9410)