Mind UK

Mind UK offers advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They have 2 telephone helplines and online information:

Infoline which is a telephone information and signposting service open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).  Ask us about:

  • mental health problems
  • where to get help near you
  • treatment options
  • advocacy services

Legal line for information and general advice on mental health related law. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays). You can ask about:

  • being detained under the Mental Health Act (sectioning)
  • mental capacity
  • community care
  • discrimination and equality

Tyneside and Northumberland Mind is the local service which has a telephone helpline, counselling and more.

Mental Health at Work  is a Mind website full of information and resources to help improve mental health in the workplace