Mental Health Support


Non-urgent advice: Call 999 or go to A&E now if:

Someone’s life is at risk – for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose

You do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe

A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.

Find your nearest A&E.

In case of a life threatening EMERGENCY , please dial 999

The Wellbeing Hub (IAPT)

The Wellbeing Hub is an NHS service provided by Cheshire & Wirral partnership (CWP).

The CWP offers support to people in the community with mild-moderate health problems such as:

  • Depression
  • Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Social anxiety disorder
  • Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

IAPT is a national initiative designed to help you manage anxiety and depression.

Several options are offered including:

  • Guided self-help
  • Computerised cognitive behaviour therapy
  • Workshops – both individual and group sessions based on your needs and goals.

You can self refer to this service. Ring 0300 303 0639 in Office hours

In a mental health crisis ring 0800 145 6485 24/7 for support

There’s always someone to listen.

Below is a list of some other providers of mental health support.

Mind

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Shout

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Text SHOUT to 85258

24/7 text service

giveusashout.org

Samaritans

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116 123

24/7 helpine

samaritans.org

YoungMinds

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Text YM to 85258

24/7 text service

youngminds.org.uk

CALM

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0800 58 58 58

Helpline for men

thecalmzone.net

Papyrus

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0800 068 4141

Under 35s Helpline

papyrus-uk.org