Help and Advice

If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health difficulties there are various places you can go to for advice, information and support.

National Mind produce a range of information booklets and resources which may help to clarify some of the issues you may be facing.

There are telephone advice lines if you want to speak to someone directly about your options. These include:

National Mind Info Line 08457 660163
www.mind.org.uk

Samaritans
08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org.uk

Saneline
0845 767 8000

Eating Disorders Association
0845 634 1414
www.edauk.com

Depression Alliance
08451 232 320
www.depressionalliance.org

MDF (BiPolar Info) 08457 660163
www.mdf.org.uk

CRUSE Bereavement Line
0870 167 1677
www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk

Relate - Relationship Counselling
0845 1 304 016
www.relate.org.uk


If you are experiencing concerns with your place of work, Click the link below to find out about how you can challenge discrimination in the workplace and make sure that the law protects you in the way that it should.
www.time-to-change.org.uk/employment

Ideal For All
www.idealforall.co.uk

Rethink
0300 5000 927
www.rethink.org

For general advice on basic self help options and low-key ways of looking after your own wellbeing you can contact our Community Wellbeing Team.
To access statutory services the first port of call is normally your GP who will discuss a range of options with you. Your GP may suggest a few simple changes to your lifestyle and explore ways you can start to de-stress and relax.

Sometimes your GP will put you in touch with another agency or individual that can help you - maybe referring you to counselling or another 'talking therapy', or to see a psychologist, a community nurse, a psychiatrist, and so on.

If you or someone you care for is in real distress and at serious risk of harm, and you have run out of other support options, you should go to the nearest Accident and Emergency department without delay.