Resources

Mental Health Support

Below is a list of organisations that can support individuals with their mental health, and you can access these whenever you feel you might need to:

National organisations:

If you experience an increase in suicidal thoughts, you may find the following resources to be of benefit:

• • The Stay Alive app is free to access, and includes grounding techniques, wellness plans, and a database of crisis support contact details. You can find out more at: https://prevent-suicide.org.uk/stay-alive-app-grassroots-suicide-prevention/about-stay-alive/
  • You may also wish to access Staying Safe to create a safety plan for times of distress: https://stayingsafe.net/ST/

You can text Shout on 85258 for free, confidential mental health support via text message if speaking on the phone feels challenging.

If at any point, you feel you would like to speak to someone over the phone about your mental health, some of the following numbers may be helpful:

• • Samaritans: 116 123
  • Mind: 0300 102 1234

You can contact NHS 111 any time to access support for your health. To get urgent mental health support, call 111 and select option 2.

Worcestershire organisations:

Early Help Family Support – 01905 843339 or email familysupport@worcestershire.gov.uk

The Crisis Resolution Team offer advice, support and if required assessment or those people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The team support the Herefordshire and Worcestershire 24-hour Urgent Mental Health helpline and will listen to your concerns and help to make appropriate plans to support you: 0808 196 9127

Please keep in mind that if you or someone else is in danger, it is important to call 999 or go to A&E.