Carers’ Support Service

This is a service for Middlesbrough residents who support or care for an adult family member or friend with a mental health problem.

Am I a 'carer' of someone with a mental health problem?

Often parents, partners, family members or friends of someone with a mental health problem do not see themselves as carers. However, carers are people who provide unpaid practical and/or emotional support to someone with a mental health problem. You may or may not live with the person you care for. The term ‘mental health problem’ describes common mental illness such as depression or severe and enduring illness such as schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder (manic depression).

Who can use the service?

If you live in Middlesbrough and you provide help and support for an adult (18 years and over) with a mental health problem, then you can use this service. The person you are supporting does not have to be receiving services themselves.

Where is the service available?

The carers’ support workers can see you at the Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind office, at the Community Mental Health Resource Centres at either Parkside or Lakeside (Hemlington), at home or other community venue of your choice.

Carers’ support workers can also offer support over the phone.

What can the Carers Support Service offer you?

Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind employs two carers’ support workers who provide:

• One-to one, confidential emotional support
• Practical help
• Advocacy
• Information and advice
• Support groups
• Signposting to other organisations

The service is usually available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, but we can also be flexible to meet your needs.

How to contact us

Carers Support Service
Middlesbrough and Stockton Mind

The Mind Centre

90-92 Lothian Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 2QX

Tel: 01642 257020

Email carers@middlesbroughmind.org.uk