Are you in a mental health crisis?
Starting April 2024, people in the North East and North Cumbria can access local crisis mental health services 24/7 by calling NHS 111 and choosing the mental health option. This simplifies the current system, where separate freephone numbers are used, streamlining access to urgent support.
The integration into NHS 111's mental health option is part of the broader NHS Long Term plan to enhance urgent and emergency care services nationwide.
Mental health / wellbeing support
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, help is available. Access the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) resources:
CNTW offers award-winning self-help guides and relaxation audios in multiple formats. These guides are aimed at improving wellbeing and cover topics such as post-traumatic stress, health anxiety, low mood, food for thought, obsessions and compulsions and more. Resources can be accessed free via their self help bookcase.
