Mental Health Support
Here are some resources to help with your mental health. If you would like help finding a service that is right for you, please speak to your Housing & Support Officer.
What to do in a crisis
For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
If you’ve had thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal, contact someone immediately such as a friend, relative or someone you can trust.
If you feel like you’re unable to manage your symptoms and feel unsafe, you should contact your GP or NHS 111 and select the mental health option (option 2)
National
Helplines
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
If you find yourself in a suicidal crisis, reach out, you’re not alone
Phone 0800 587 0800
https://spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline/
Papyrus
Confidential suicide prevention advice for anyone aged up to 35
Phone 0800 068 4141 or text 88247, open all the time
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/where-can-i-get-help/
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you
Phone 116 123, open all the time
https://www.samaritans.org/
Shout
National mental health text support service
Text the word SHOUT to 85258, open all the time
https://giveusashout.org/
Saneline
Out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness
Phone 0300 304 7000, 4pm to 10pm, every day of the year
https://www.sane.org.uk/how-we-help/emotional-support/saneline-services
Calm (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts
Phone 0800 58 58 58 or Livechat or WhatsApp through the website, 5pm to midnight, every day of the year
https://www.thecalmzone.net/feeling-suicidal
Switchboard
LGBTQIA+ helpline for anything related to sexuality, gender identity, the way you’re feeling
Phone 0800 011 9100 or email or webchat via the website, 10am to 10pm, every day of the year
https://switchboard.lgbt/
Cruse
Bereavement support helpline
Phone 0808 808 1677, open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.30 to 5pm, Tuesday 1pm to 8pm
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/helpline/
Resources
Mind
Emergency advice, crisis resources, helplines and a useful mental health A-Z
https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/using-this-tool/
Hub of Hope
Comprehensive directory of community mental health services
https://hubofhope.co.uk/services
Talking Therapies
Talking therapies are psychological treatments for mental and emotional problems like stress, anxiety and depression
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/types-of-talking-therapies/
Derbyshire
Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service
Freephone service for everyone living in Derbyshire
Phone 111, select option 2, open all the time
https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/helpline-and-support-service
Derby City Life Links
A wellness and mental health recovery service tailored to meet your needs
Drop in on Friday mornings at Derbion, helpline on 0800 032 2202, 9am to 5pm
https://derbycitylifelinks.org.uk/
The Happiness Hub Derby
Here to help people across Derby and the surrounding areas feel better, live well, and connect with others
A range of services
https://sites.google.com/view/thehappinesshubderby/home
Derbyshire Recovery and Peer Support Service (DRPSS)
Learn more about mental health conditions and ways to manage these, meet new friends, enjoy social activities and get help with issues such as housing, benefits and employment
Group meetings, see website, or live webchat or text 07537410028, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
https://www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/community-support/derbyshire-recovery-and-peer-support-service/
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries
Help if you are experiencing mental health issues or in a mental health crisis
Phone 0330 822 4100 from 4pm till 11pm, open every day
https://www.nottinghamshirecrisissanctuaries.tv/
Nottinghamshire Healthcare Crisis Line
If you’re in a mental health crisis
Call the crisis line 0808 196 3779, open all the time
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/help-in-a-crisis/
NottAlone
Online mental health support and signposting to people of all ages across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Sections on anger, anxiety, self-harm, hearing voices and many more
https://nottalone.org.uk/
Staffordshire
Mind, Burton and District
Here to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support
https://www.burtonmind.co.uk/
Safe Haven
Out-of-hours Crisis Cafe supporting people in Tamworth who are experiencing severe mental distress or crisis
34 Market Street, Tamworth, B79 7LR, open weekdays 5pm to 11pm; 9am to 5pm on Saturday, 1.30pm to 9.30pm on Sunday
https://www.burtonmind.co.uk/safehaven
Changes Tamworth
Free-to-access service delivered through a mixture of peer-support, themed workshops, individual support and activities to encourage social inclusion
https://changestamworth.com/whats-on/
Staffordshire Network for Mental Health
A small and friendly local charity supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing
https://snfmh.org/
Amparo
Support for people affected by suicide
https://amparo.org.uk/
The WELLIES Project
Therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from mental ill health
Ask your Housing & Support Officer to refer you
https://welliesproject.org.uk/
Warwickshire
Wellbeing for Warwickshire
A friendly and compassionate team is available every day of the year to help find the best Wellbeing for Warwickshire services or signpost to other services
https://wellbeingforwarwickshire.org.uk/
Amparo
Support for people affected by suicide
https://amparo.org.uk/
Coventry and Warwickshire Safe Haven
A place for you if you have feelings of mental health distress. You can call or drop in to talk to someone face to face
Phone 024 7601 7200 or text 07852 010146. Drop in at The Old Bank, 45 Coten End, Warwick CV34 4NT on Thursday, 6pm to 11pm
https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/
Swindon
Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind
Mental health support and services
https://www.sgmind.org.uk/
Willows Counselling and Training
Counselling support for people facing mental health difficulties and specialists in counselling trauma and abuse with its complex challenges
Cost £25 a session
https://www.willowscounselling.org.uk/
The Recovery Tree Charity
Safe and nurturing spaces for people experiencing mental health difficulties to build confidence and skills, and to find support and growth through a café, horticultural and craft activities
https://www.therecoverytreecharity.org.uk/