Search our A-Z directory of services
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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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Northumbria Police Helpline provides confidential advice and assistance to anyone who may be suffering from Honour-Based Violence or has been or may be forced into marriage.
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Address:
Millbank
Station Road
South Shields
NE33 1RR
- Contact number: 0800 599 9365
An outreach service for people with a learning disability, autism or mental health problems.
- Contact number: 07786077976
OCD Action works for a society where OCD is better understood and diagnosed quickly, where appropriate treatment options are open and accessible, where support and information is readily available and where nobody feels ashamed to ask for help.
- Contact number: 0191 226 8776
Founded in 2010 as a voluntary community organisation Ocean Arts is now a Community Interest Company which provides creative opportunities to people with learning disabilities in South Tyneside.
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Address:
Captains Row
South Shields
NE33 5AS
- Contact number: 0191 454 4659
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
Ouch UK, the organisation for the understanding of cluster headaches, was set up to support people who experience this painful and sometimes debilitating condition.
- Contact number: 01646 651 979
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
Mental health support pre-conception to 1 year post-partum.
- Contact number: 0191 246 7400
They provide facilities for members to engage in recreational, social, educational, cultural and sporting activities and to give opportunities for people of all ages to participate in a wide range of activities.
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Address:
Perth Green Community Association
Inverness Road
Jarrow
NE32 4AQ
- Contact number: 0191 489 3743
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
We offer a support and information service for people diagnosed with PMR and /or GCA and their carers as they meet the challenge of managing a new lifestyle brought about by these conditions. The charity runs regular meetings for people with PMR and GCA in Gateshead and Middlesbrough so they can socialise and share information and advice.
- Contact number: 0191 509 0499
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
Laundrette based in Hebburn who offer a collection and delivery service.
- Contact number: 0191 489 1701
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
A community group which aims to make parks and green space an environment we are all proud to enjoy.
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
Walking club.
Caring community radio.
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Address:
Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PL
- Contact number: 0191 404 1298
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
Retirement accommodation for members of the military community aged 60 and over.
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Address:
West End
Rothbury
Morpeth
NE65 7TU
- Contact number: 0800 018 2361
An online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active.
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