Resource library

This is a booklet with information about social anxiety. It aims to help people to recognise whether they may have a problem with social anxiety, to understand what it it, what can cause it and what can keep it going. It will also help people to look at ways they can help themselves to overcome social anxiety.

STARRT provides social and recreational rehabilitation to inpatients in Walkergate Park.

STARRT provides social and recreational rehabilitation to inpatients in Walkergate Park.

This information is produces by Mencap. It includes some good ways to communicate with people with very complex needs.

Information about the South Community Treatment Team, which provides an assessment and treatment service for men and women over the age of 18 years who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

The Community Treatment Team - South Northumberland Adult provides an assessment and treatment service for people who are experiencing difficulty with their mental health.

The Initial Response Service provides 24 hour access to mental health care, advice, support and treatment. By calling Freephone 0800 6522 867, a member of the team will speak to you and discuss your current mental health needs.

The Universal Crisis Team is a team of experienced mental health staff, which includes nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, non-medical prescribers and pharmacy staff. We offer assessment and home treatment for people experiencing a mental health crisis, as an alternative to hospital admission.

Information about the South Tyneside Primary Care Physical Health Service, the team works with people who do not feel comfortable visiting their General Practitioner (Doctor) or is unable to visit their General Practitioner.

Information about the Psychiatric Liaison Service who provide assessment of mental health, and treatment of any mental health problems, to people attending South Tyneside District Hospital.