IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ: 9th February 2026 - Updates to Our Referral Criteria
We are currently able to provide support for women, including those who identify as women, aged 11 and above, who have experienced domestic abuse and reside in North Tyneside.
Support is also available for men, including those who identify as men, aged 11 and above, who have experienced domestic abuse and live anywhere within the Northumbria police force area.
Our service continues to be available to anyone aged 11 and above, living in the Northumbria police force area, who has been affected by childhood sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault, regardless of gender identity.
To submit a referral for support regarding Domestic abuse please access our referral form here. – Referral Form for DA
To submit a referral for support regarding childhood sexual abuse, rape, or sexual assault, please access our referral form here. – Referral form for CSA, Rape, SA
If you are unable to use these forms please call us on 01912578094 or email us at enquiries@someonecares.org.uk for further support completing the forms.
Counselling services are not available to individuals who have perpetrated abuse at any point in their lives. We reserves the right to deny support at our discretion.
We recommend the following organisations as providers of support services that extend beyond our own offerings.
Gateshead – Tyneside Women’s Health
Newcastle – Tyneside Women’s Health
Northumberland – Cygnus Support
South Tyneside – Whist
Sunderland – Wearside Women in Need