For support in a mental health crisis call NHS 111 and select option 2.
You’ll speak to the team of call handlers employed by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
They will listen, ask you some questions, and find the right support for you.
(Note: previous 0800 numbers are no longer in use)
Text numbers for users of British Sign Language (BSL)
The text number is now: 07860 064 775.
Deaf people can also access NHS 111 using SignVideo or by calling 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a textphone.
(People who are not BSL users who prefer to text can send the word 'CALMER' to 85258 for 24/7 support from mental health charity SHOUT.)
A summary of NHS 111 and ways to access it can be found on CNTW's website at:
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The Trust works from more than 70 sites across Cumbria, Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside and Sunderland. They also run a number of regional and national specialist services. Along with partners, they deliver support to people in their own homes, and from community and hospital-based premises.
Find out more from the trust:
Trust Website / Locations / Services / Doctors / Resource Library / News
Visit Kooth at: www.kooth.com
An online mental wellbeing community with free, safe and anonymous support.
Some of the things you'll find on Kooth:
- Magazine
Helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from young people and our Kooth team.
- Discussion Boards
Start or join a conversation with our friendly Kooth community. Lots of topics to choose from!
- Chat with the team
Chat to our helpful team about anything that’s on your mind. Message us or have a live chat.
- Daily Journal
Write in your own daily journal to track your feelings or emotions and reflect on how you’re doing.
Carlisle Eden Mind is one of 130 local Minds across the country, who work to empower, educate and support people with mental health issues. We are an independent, self-funded mental health charity that operates in Carlisle, Eden and across Cumbria.
As a local charity we match our services to meet the needs of the community we serve and campaign to improve the services available to those in need of mental health support, raise awareness and promote understanding.
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