Local Support
- South Tyneside 0-19 Team (School Nurses & Health Visitors)
- The 0-19 team in South Tyneside monitor, assess, promote and support the health and wellbeing of all children and young people between 0-19 years. They work in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies to ensure every child has the Best Start in Life.
All school age children have access to the School Nursing service and young people aged between 11-19 years old also have access to a confidential text messaging service called CHATHealth which is staffed by the School Nursing Team.
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Website: https://
www. stsft.nhs.uk/ services/ childrens-and-young-peoples-services/ south-tyneside-0-19-team -
Phone - Health Visiting: 0191 2831508
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Phone - School Nursing: 0191 2832189
- The 0-19 team in South Tyneside monitor, assess, promote and support the health and wellbeing of all children and young people between 0-19 years. They work in partnership with parents/carers and other agencies to ensure every child has the Best Start in Life.
- South Tyneside Family Hubs
- They are a free service to help improve the wellbeing of families in South Tyneside.
- Website: https:/
/ southtynesidefamilyhubs.co.uk/ - Phone: 0800 783 4645
- Email: familyhubs
@southtyneside.gov.uk - Locations and opening hours: https://
southtynesidefamilyhubs.co.uk/ the-hubs/
- South Tyneside Young Carers
- South Tyneside Young Carers Project has been delivering support to young carers and their families for over 15 years, with the aim of improving their quality of life and reducing the risk of isolation. They support young carers through a range of services including one to one support, family support and emotional support. They also provide recreational and respite activities including residential short breaks, and activities during school holidays.
- Website: https:/
/ www. southtynesideyoungcarers.org/ - Phone: 07387 109 388
- Email: admin@styoungcarers.org.uk
- Address: TEN South Tyneside Young Carers, The Eco Centre, Windmill Way, Hebburn, NE31 1SR
- Key
- Key provides a range of housing advice, support, and accommodation services to young people at risk of homelessness, and their families, and helps local people experiencing hardship.
- Website: https:/
/ keycommunity.org.uk/ - Phone: 0191 496 9710
- Email: hello
@keycommunity.org.uk - Address: 116 Baring Street, South Shields, NE33 2BA
- Impact Family Services
- Offers support for both adults and children and young people who have experienced or witnessed domestic abuse.
- Website: https:/
/ www. impactfs.co.uk/ - Phone: 0191 456 7577
- Email: options
@impactfs.co.uk - Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
- Also includes Safe Hands which is a group for children aged 5-12 who have witnessed domestic abuse.
- Restart - South Tyneside Domestic Abuse Service
- Provides confidential, non-judgemental support to those who are experiencing all forms of domestic abuse and are living and working in South Tyneside.
- Website: https://
www. southtyneside.gov.uk/ article/ 10059/ Restart-Integrated-Domestic-Abuse-Service - Phone: 07977 595910
- Email: restart
@southtyneside.gov.uk
- Apna Ghar
- Offer outreach support, interpreting support and a range of activities and course for minority ethnic women, including a Time to Talk Support Group for women who are experiencing difficulties. Staff are trained in domestic abuse and can offer support and guidance to members as well as refer to specialist services for further support.
- Website: https:/
/ www. apnagharwomenscentre.com/ - Phone: 0191 456 4153
- Email: ag
@apnagharwomenscentre.com - Address: 124-126 Ocean Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, England, NE33 2JF
- Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3.00pm
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SURT - Stopping Unsafe Relationships Together
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To prevent and stop abuse within relationships and support recovery. For children and young people aged 11-24 living in South Tyneside who are vulnerable or have been affected by relationship abuse.
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Website: https:/
/ wearesurt.org/ -
Phone: Claire - 07565538165 or Leanne - 07907560522
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Email: contact
@wearesurt.org
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Useful Websites
- Family Action
- First line support for every family and any family issue. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried or upset about any aspect of your family life, whether here in the present or something from your past. They offer free emotional support, information and guidance on family relationships – including siblings – conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.
- Website: https:/
/ family-action.org.uk/ - Call FamilyLine: 0808 802 6666
- Text FamilyLine: 07537 404 282
- Email: familyline
@family-action.org.uk - Online chat is also available on their website.
- Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 9am to 9pm.
- Waythrough
- Free, confidential support for mental health, alcohol, drugs, housing and related areas in friendly, local places.
- Website: https:/
/ www. waythrough.org.uk/ - Phone: 01325 731 160
- Email: info
@waythrough.org.uk
- NSPCC
- Can provide therapeutic services to help children move on from abuse, as well as supporting parents and families in caring for their children.
- Website: https:/
/ www. nspcc.org.uk/ - Phone: 0808 8005000
- Email: help@NSPCC.org.uk
- Childline
- Helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
- Website: https:/
/ www. childline.org.uk/ - Phone: 0800 1111