Support for parents who are arguing (Relationships Matter programme)
Urgent help
Call 999 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger.
If you are suspicious or have any concerns that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, call Children and Families Social Care on:
- 0191 424 5010
Monday to Thursday - 8.30am to 5pm
Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm - 0191 456 2093
Outside of the above time
The following organisations are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Childline
Childline is available to anyone under 19 in the UK to help with any issue they're going through.
Call: 0800 1111
For other ways to contact them, see: Childline: Get support
Samaritans
Samaritans a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way, about whatever’s getting to you. It is free and for people of any age across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Call: 116 123
For other ways to contact them see: Samaritans: Contact a Samaritan
Anna Freud
The Anna Freud website has a list of services offering free mental health support, 24/7.