Get support
You don’t need to have all the answers. Find the option that feels closest to your situation — or tell us you’re not sure and we’ll help you figure it out together.
Looking for support for someone else?
If you’re worried about a child, young person, or adult — find guidance for making a referral or helping someone take the next step.
Find support by who it’s for
We offer specialist services designed specifically for women, young people and families.
Support for Women
AlongSide offers compassionate, flexible support for women experiencing abuse, harm or exploitation, including one-to-one support, group work, outreach and advocacy.
Support for Young People
We offer friendly, flexible support that helps children, young people and young women feel safe, valued and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and opportunities.
Support for Families
When one person is facing challenges, the impact is often felt across the whole family. Our service offers compassionate support to help families feel heard, and better connected.
If you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry!
Call us, email us, or use our online form. Our team will listen without judgement and help you find the right support — at your pace.
What happens when you contact us?
Contacting a service can feel like a big step. We will explain what is happening, listen to what matters to you and be clear about what we can and cannot offer.
There’s three simple steps…
Reach out in a way you feel comfortable
Contact us in the way that feels most comfortable — by phone, email, or online.
We listen, without judgement
Someone from our team will listen and ask a few questions. You don’t need to have all the answers.
We agree next steps, together
Together, we’ll decide what support might be useful. You stay in control — we go at your pace.
Find other support
A directory of other organisations and services in the Teesside area and beyond, organised by what you need.
Privacy and safeguarding
We respect your privacy. We will explain confidentiality and the limited situations in which information may need to be shared to protect you or someone else from serious harm.
If we are not the right service
We will aim to explain why and signpost you to another suitable source of help.
FAQs
Do I need a referral?
In most cases, no. We welcome self-referrals. You can simply call, email, or drop by during our opening hours to speak with a support worker.
Are your services women only?
Yes, our building is a safe spaces and women-only to ensure a welcoming, trauma-informed environment where everyone feels secure.
How do I get in touch?
You can get in touch by emailing us: info@alongside-you.org.uk or call us on 01642 655071 during office hours. Alternatively complete our contact form.
When can I see someone face-to-face?
We are open Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 4pm for clients to drop in for advice and support.
When are women's drop-ins?
Women’s drop-ins are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 8pm.
