Whatever you are going through there are lots of options to support you. Talking to someone, writing your feelings down or making a plan to keep yourself safe can all help.
Places and people you can reach out to
Worcestershire
Herefordshire & Worcestershire
24/7 NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline (all ages)
Offers advice, support and assessment for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. Mental health advisors will be able to listen to your concerns and make appropriate plans with you. They will transfer your call to a trained mental health clinician if needed.
Telephone: NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
Worcestershire Safe Haven – South Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind
Provides a listening ear, support, and signposting information to those aged 18 and above who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Same night face to face appointments are available to callers who meet the criteria.
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 - Evening helpline 5.00pm until midnight, 365 days a year
Tough Enough To Care
We provide a one stop shop for mental health support. In the first instance, to provide somewhere for men seeking help, support or just someone different to talk to. We also want to offer guidance for others that have been affected as a result of mental health issues.
Information for those 18 years and above who have been bereaved by suicide, find local support services and resources on how to support someone bereaved by suicide
The Worcestershire Reach4Wellbeing promotes and supports emotional wellbeing for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years old. They offer short-term group support programmes for those experiencing emotional difficulties, specifically anxiety, low mood and self-harm.
Worcestershire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provide a range of wellbeing and mental health support to children, young people and their families across Worcestershire.
Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.
telephone: 0800 1111 (the number won't show up on the phone bill)
Keeping safe
Staying Safe
A safety plan is a tool for helping you navigate suicidal feelings and urges. StayingSafe.net has safety plans that you can download or complete electronically to help you stay safe for now.