Bad Nerves – Mental health

Are you feeling like you can’t cope 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:
  • Call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option (available 24/7).
  • Call Samaritans on 116 123 (available 24/7).
• 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 at Mind.
• Use the Stay Alive App:
  • Download the Stay Alive App for tools and information to stay safe.

You can get help for issues like depression, anxiety, or panic attacks.

Talking therapies

• If you are over 18, you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies.
• These services are free, private, and offer support
• Including courses, online programs, and one-on-one sessions.
• Waiting lists can be long.
• You can choose to go private if you can afford to. 
  • Here is a directory of private counsellors across the country.

Mental health support at your GP surgery

• If you need urgent help or have severe mental health issues.
• You can get help from an Emotional Wellbeing Service at your GP surgery
  • For help with coping strategies and support.
• Contact your GP to learn about available mental health services.

If you or someone you know has sudden changes in mental health, get help by

Call NHS 111 or visit their website 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.

Are other issues affecting your mental health?

Such as:

• Money Support: Visit your local council’s website
  • Or the UK Government’s cost of living support page.
• Housing Help: Contact your local council for housing support services.
• Domestic Abuse Support: Visit National Domestic Abuse Helpline
  • Call them on 0808 2000 247.
• Drug and Alcohol Recovery Support: Visit the NHS website to find support near you.

What is social prescribing?

• Allows you to connect to activities and support in your community.
• Meeting new people or joining a group.
• Joining exercise classes or gardening groups.
• Learning something new like art or cooking.

How do I start?

• Ask your GP to refer you.
• They can connect you to services and activities to help you.

Local support

Find mental health support services near you:

• Visit the NHS website.
• Visit the Mind website.

Carers support

For support and resources if you care for someone with mental health difficulties.

• Visit Carers UK's website.

Organisations that provide support for mental health:

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

• Service: For men.
• Phone: 0800 58 58 58
  • Open 5.00pm to midnight

Childline

• Service: For children and young people under 19.
• Phone: 0800 1111
  • Open 24/7.
  • The number won't show up on your phone bill.

Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)

• Service: For information and support for people in Wales.
• Phone: 0800 132 737
  • Open 24/7
• Text: 81066
  • Text HELP plus your message.

Hub of Hope

• Service: A database of mental health services, including:
  • Local and national contacts.
  • Community, charity and private organisations.
  • NHS services and young person's mental health support

The Mix

• Service: For under 25s, including a crisis messenger service.
• Text: 85258
  • Text THEMIX.

Mind

• Service: For everyone.
• Phone: 0300 123 3393
  • Open Monday to Friday.
  • 9.00am to 6.00pm.
  • Closed bank holidays.
• Text: 86463.

National Suicide Prevention Helpline

• Service: For everyone, a supportive listening service for anyone thinking of suicide.
• Phone: 0800 689 5652
  • Open every day.
  •  6.00pm to midnight.

Rethink Mental Illness

• Service: Expert advice, information, and training around mental health.
• Phone: 0808 801 0525
  • Open Monday to Friday.
  • 9.30am to 4.00pm.
  • Closed bank holidays.

The Samaritans

• Service: A supportive listening service for everyone.
• Phone: 116 123
  • Open 24/7.

Switchboard

• Service: For lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
• Phone: 0808 801 0525
  • Open every day.
  • 10.00am to 10.00pm.