Everyone has mental health. It relates to the social and emotional wellbeing of individuals and communities. However, with life’s ups and downs, sometimes we may need a helping hand to help us cope.
If you are worried or feel things are getting on top of you or someone you care about, please don’t suffer alone - there’s lots of support available:
Samaritans
A telephone support line and website. Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
T: 116 123
Mind
Support and helpful information for those facing mental health problems.
T: 0300 123 3393
Young Minds
Support and help for young people suffering from mental heath and for parents and carers that might be worried about a young person’s mental health.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
The Silver Line Helpline
Run by Age UK, this is a telephone service specifically for older people aged 55 and over who may have feelings of loneliness and isolation. It’s open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
T: 0800 4 70 80 90
www.ageuk.org.uk/services/silverline/
Cruse Bereavement support
Phone and online support if you're struggling with grief, no matter how long you’ve been grieving.
T: 0808 808 1677
Shout
A free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
To start a conversation, just text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for mental health support.
W: Shout
Every mind matters
Self-help and support techniques from the NHS to help you cope with mental health.
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
The Mental Health Foundation
Information about mental health and mental health problems, how to look after it, prevent it and how to support someone else.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 999 or go to A&E now.
Mental health is as important as physical health. You will not be wasting anyone's time.