Who to speak to if you need support with your bad nerves or mental health.
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- Unable to cope, worried you may hurt yourself or somebody else, and/or experiencing suicidal feelings?
- Feeling stressed, anxious, low, or experiencing panic attacks?
- Has there been a big change in your mental health?
- Worried about money, housing or another issue that is affecting your mental health?
- Mental Health Support Contacts
1. Unable to cope, worried you may hurt yourself or somebody else, and/or experiencing suicidal feelings?
Are you feeling like you can’t cope, worried about hurting yourself or someone else, or having thoughts of suicide?
Get Help Right Away:
- If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.
Get Help Today or Tomorrow:
- Call for Support:
- Text for Support:
- Text SHOUT to 85258 for 24/7 mental health support
- Visit a Crisis Service:
- Many places have a crisis service available. You can find out more on the Mind website here.
- Use the Stay Alive App:
- Download the Stay Alive app for tools and information to stay safe.
2. Feeling stressed, anxious, low, or experiencing panic attacks?
You can get help for issues like depression, anxiety, or panic attacks.
- NHS Talking Therapies:
- If you are over 18, you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies. These services are free, private, and offer support like courses, online programs, and one-on-one sessions.
- Important: If you need urgent help or have severe mental health issues, see your GP for the right service.
- Mental Health Support at Your GP Surgery:
- You can get help from an Emotional Wellbeing Service at your GP surgery for coping strategies and support.
- Contact your GP to learn about available mental health services.
3. Has there been a big change in your mental health?
If you or someone you know has sudden changes in mental health, get help.
- Call NHS 111 or visit their website here if you notice signs like:
- Hearing or seeing things that others don’t.
- Strong unusual beliefs that others don’t have, like thinking there’s a plot against you.
- Excessive energy or strange behaviour.
- Avoiding people or not taking care of yourself.
4. Worried about money, housing or another issue that is affecting your mental health?
Struggling with money, housing, or other issues that affect your mental health?
- Money Support: Visit your local council’s website or the UK Government’s cost of living support page here.
- Housing Help: Contact your local council for housing support services.
- Domestic Abuse Support: Call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline at 0808 2000 247 or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk.
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support: Visit the NHS website here to find support near you.
Social Prescribing at Your GP Surgery
- Ask your GP about Social Prescribing: They can connect you to services and activities to help with issues you’re facing.
Finding Local Mental Health Support
- Find Local Support: Visit the NHS website or Mind’s website to find mental health support services near you.
- For Carers: Visit Carers UK’s website for support and resources if you care for someone with mental health difficulties.
If you are having difficulties, please contact the Friends, Families and Travellers helpline on 01273 234 777. We are open:
- Monday to Friday
- From 10.00am to 4.30pm
- Closed on Bank Holidays
Please note that we are not a mental health professionals but we may be able to help you with issues that could be affecting your mental health.
Correct as of August 2024.
