Mental health support

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

W: www.samaritans.org

 

Mind

Support and helpful information for those facing mental health problems.

T: 0300 123 3393

W: www.mind.org.uk

 

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

W: Cruse bereavement

 

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.

W: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

 

Urgent support

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.