STAMP has been established for over 25yrs. Our trained advocates walk alongside you to help navigate your issue and actively listen to understand your issue. They support you in understanding and exercising your rights and obtaining services you require to improve your health, care and well-being.
We work within an environment that empowers you, to ensure you are heard when expressing your views on matters that are important to you.
Our service is free, independent and confidential to people across Teesside who experience mental health difficulties.
Advocacy helps you have your voice heard by putting you and your interests at the heart of the conversation.
We offer a generic advocacy service that aims to be inclusive of every day issues. Our main arears of work include Mental Health, Physical Health & Social Care, Welfare, Housing & Accommodation, and Family & Care Proceedings. We offer advocacy support to gain access to services and to support service engagement.
Find Out MoreMany agencies recognise the benefits of advocacy support and the positive impact upon a person’s ability to engage when accessing services or within required assessments. We receive referrals from numerous from a wide range of agencies
Make a ReferralDuring 2022/3, we supported 190 people with 330 issues that were impacting their mental health.
67% of the people we helped did not have any other form of support with their mental health.
Of the 160 people 71% reported an increased ability to manage their mental health
How we helped Jean in her journey.
Find out more from Jean’s Story“ my anxiety was so bad, they were able to speak for me, they have a really calming affect ”
Find out more from Neville’s storyWe have teamed up with VCW Law to offer free legal advice to those experiencing mental health issues through regular Legal Clinics.
Find Out MoreWe are all worried about coronavirus and its impact upon our friends, family, colleagues and service users. We continue to be here for you and we are continuing to provide advocacy services throughout the pandemic.
Find help and Covid-19 support services within your area (links to 3 LA council sites) if your mental health is being affected by the isolation restriction please contact us or seek help from the following services.
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