Health All support groups organisations

All support groups organisations

run a confidential telephone support and advice service for people under 35 with thoughts of suicide or those concerned about someone.

Support for parents of  gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender sons and daughters of any age.

Parkinson’s UK support people with a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

The Patient Information Centre has a range of mental health guides and other health related information.

Peer Talk support groups meet face to face every week in Gateshead, North Shields and Whitley Bay. They welcome newcomers to come along and join.

Prostate Cancer UK is a national charity that provides services to men and their families who are affected by prostate cancer.

ReCoCo run a variety of creative, educational and support-based classes. All courses are free and open to anyone who would find them helpful in their recovery from mental illness, substance misuse, trauma or distress, or to anyone who might find them beneficial to their wellbeing.

supports families who have loved ones with a learning disability. They have a telephone helpline, befriending service, and online Family Forums

is a Community hub providing activities for children, young people aged 5 to 18 years, families, women and adults

Supports people in their recovery from alcohol addiction.