Bereavement and Grief
Losing someone close to you can be one of life’s hardest experiences. Everyone grieves in…
Self-Referral Support Services
Did you know that some services allow direct self-referral, while others may provide guidance on next steps or offer ongoing support and advice?
Below is a list of services and support options you can self-refer to – you do not need to see a GP first.
You can scroll through the list, or use our Health Resources page to explore the full directory.
This lets you filter by “self-referral” type and also look across different types of support, such as children’s services, mental health, and more, to find what best matches your needs.
Make a Change: Relationship Support
If you’re worried about how you’re treating your partner or ex-partner, Make a Change Newcastle…
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning + (LGBTQIA+) support and groups
There are lots of support services and groups for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning and…
Nook Safe Havens: Mental Health Crisis for 13-17 Year Olds
Everyturn Mental Health provide free drop-in mental health support for children and young people in…
Safe Havens: Adult Mental Health Crisis
Everyturn Mental Health provide Compassionate, practical, out-of-hours support for adults in mental health crisis in…
Urgent Help for Mental Health
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate…
Children and Family support
Children and Families Newcastle brings together local services, activities and advice to help children, young…
Alcohol and drug support
If you live in Newcastle and want to make changes to your drug or alcohol…
Termination of pregnancy (abortion care)
Termination of pregnancy services are offered by Newcastle Hospitals. Follow the link to find out…
Easy Read: How to get help in a Mental Health Crisis
This easy-read guide is about getting help if you have a mental health crisis. A…