Children's social care
Worried about a child?
If you're worried about the safety of a child or young person, contact us:
Phone (office hours): 0191 424 5010
Phone (out of office hours): 0191 456 2093
> Read more about what to do if you are worried about a child
Children with disabilities
Find out about benefits, short breaks and services for disabled children.
Mental health services
We can help with emotional and behavioural problems and mental health disorders.
Drugs and alcohol services for young people
The Matrix works with young people who have problems with alcohol or drugs.
Moving from children's to adult services
Find out what happens when a young person with a disability becomes 18.
Children with long term illnesses
Support for children with serious long term illnesses and other problems.
Compliment, comment or complain
Your views are very important as they help us to know if we are getting things right.
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