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Our Living Better Lives directory of services below lists local, regional and national organisations that can offer information and advice, support, care and social activities for adults.
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National Ugly Mugs (NUM) provides greater access to justice and protection for sex workers who are often targeted by dangerous individuals but are frequently reluctant to report these incidents to the police.
- Contact number: 0161 629 9861
NECA Community Garden provides a safe accessible place for people to come together, learn new skills, enjoy physical activity in a natural environment and positively impact their health and wellbeing.
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Address:
Brockley Avenue Allotments
South Shields
NE34 0TY
- Contact number: 0191 414 6446
Care home offering residential and dementia care.
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Address:
9 Stanhope Road
Low Simonside
Jarrow
NE32 3UD
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Address:
Unit 3-5 Denmark Centre
South Shields
NE33 2LR
- Contact number: 0191 454 0407
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.
- Contact number: 0300 772 9844
The Trust was set up to educate people about the UK's maritime heritage, especially its place in the history of the North East, and to support conservation, restoration, repair and public display of historic vessels and maritime artefacts.
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Address:
Fishermens Workshops
2/3 Wapping St
South Shields
NE33 1LQ
- Contact number: 0191 447 8814
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Address:
Lizard Lane
Marsden
South Shields
NE34 7AE
- Contact number: 0191 529 2198
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Address:
Business Works
Henry Robson Way
NE33 1RF
- Contact number: 0191 917 7910
South Tyneside is covered by Northumbria Police's southern command.
Oakhouse Foods is a meal home delivery service.
Providing a range of activities for people with learning disabilities ranging from horticultural projects to swimming.
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Address:
Chuter Ede Community Association
Galsworthy Road
NE34 9UG
- Contact number: 0300 012 8128
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
- Contact number: 0800 068 41 41 / 0786 0039 967 (text)
South Tyneside branch of Parkinson's UK offers information, friendship and support to local people with Parkinson's, their families and carers.
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Address:
South Tyneside branch
South Shields Museum and Art Gallery
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2JA
Tyne and Wear
- Contact number: 0191 536 9687 / 07564 278 020
The only Model Railway Club in South Tyneside.
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Address:
Perth Green Community Association
Inverness Road
Jarrow
NE32 4AQ
Supported housing on Tyneside for people in recovery from substance misuse.
- Contact number: 0191 273 6839
Places for People individual support is a charitable registered social landlord providing housing, care and support services.
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Address:
114 Dock Street
Tyne Dock
South Shields
NE33 5NQ
- Contact number: 0191 497 5957
Local community groups who want everyone in their neighbourhood to have a place to go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it.
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Address:
St. Peter's Church and Centre
York Avenue
Jarrow
NE32 5LP
- Contact number: 0788 155 5580
Support for adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions or mental ill health.
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Address:
Kickstart 2
South Shields Business Works
Henry Robson Way
South Shields
NE33 1RF
- Contact number: 0191 427 4777
Primrose Community Association sits at the very heart of the Primrose community and act as a life line for adults and children of all ages, who take part in a wide range of activities bringing together the community of Primrose and surrounding area.
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Address:
Lambton Terrace
Jarrow
NE32 5QY
- Contact number: 0191 424 9977
Queens Road Centre is an activity and social centre for the elderly.
- Contact number: 0191 489 4100
Free online support and counselling for people over the age of 18
National helpline providing emotional and practical support for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse, their families and friends.
- Contact number: 0808 802 9999
Christian religious organisation.
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Address:
8 Derby Terrace
South Shields
NE33 4PN
- Contact number: 07714 619964
Offers advice, information and support to parents, guardians and family members who have experienced or who fear child abduction.
- Contact number: 0116 25 56 234
The aim of Saga Respite for Carers Trust is to give carers a break, by providing holidays for carers and their companions.
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Address:
Saga Respite For Carers Trust
Enbrook Park
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 3SE
- Contact number: 01303 771 111
Support and help for people in need.
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk.
- Contact number: 116 123
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline.
- Contact number: 0300 304 7000
Shared Lives provides long term placements, short breaks and emergency support to adults with learning disabilities.
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Address:
South Shields Town Hall and Civic Offices (Level 2)
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
- Contact number: 0191 424 7279
Competitive cricket club and team.
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Address:
C/o Marsden Cricket Club
Jack Clark Park
Horsley Hill Road
South Shields
NE33 3HE