This list includes a range of services, that can offer support and advice on a wide range of issues relating to mental health either for you, a family member or someone you know. You can find this and other lists at https://cirencester.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/additional-help/
This list does not cover every advice service; it is just a selection. If you or if someone else is seriously ill or injured, and their life is at risk you should call 999 immediately.
If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health problems, contact your GP first – they can refer patients for social care support.
NHS ‘111’ (24 hours a day)
This is the best number to call if you can’t get in contact with anyone at your GP Surgery. In an emergency you can also go to A&E.
GLOUCESTER 24HR CRISIS TEAM
If you need urgent help with your mental health call 0800 169 0398
COTSWOLD COUNSELLING
Cotswold Counselling provides the time and space in a confidential setting to work out our problems for ourselves and to find some relief and resolution: to absorb the experience into our life story so that it no longer overwhelms the present. T: 01285 885 830 E: [email protected]
MIND: SWINDON AND GLOUCESTER
As well as helping you with mental health issues, can offer advice on welfare benefits, housing and employment. Services also include:
Steps Ahead – for adults aged 18-25 who have been out of work or training for over a year due to mental health difficulties who want to find work or training
Universal Credit advice service – help throughout every step of the process from making the initial claim to disputing incorrect decisions made by the Dept for Work and Pensions. Call 0208 985 4239 Check website for opening times.
https://www.mindchwf.org.uk
YOUNG MINDS
Support for children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing – including suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying and relationship issues and issues arising from the impact of coronavirus. The website has loads of information, but for urgent help, 24/7, Text YM to 85258.
Parent’s helpline, Mon-Fri, 09.30-16.00 0808 802 5544
https://youngminds.org.uk
SSAFA (THE ARMED FORCES CHARITY)
Housing, mental health and welfare advice and social support for veterans, service personnel and their families. Forces Line 0800 260 6767.
General enquiries 020 7463 9200
https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help
PAPYRUS HOPELINE UK
Confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 35 struggling with thoughts of suicide and anyone worried about a young person. Open 365 days a year, 09.00-24.00 Call 0800 068 4141; text: 07860039967
https://www.payprus-uk.org/hopelineuk
GRASSROOTS
Information and signposting for people thinking about suicide. How to get urgent support, plus online and local resources.
https://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/
BEAT
Help and support for people with eating disorders.
Helpline 0808 801 0677
Studentline 0808 801 0811
Youthline 0808 801 0711
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
NO PANIC
Advice, support, recovery programmes and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders.
Phone line open 365 days a year 10.00-22.00
0300 772 9844
https://nopanic.org.uk/
MAYTREE
For people who are feeling suicidal. Also offer respite residential care
Call 020 7263 7070 or email [email protected]
https://www.maytree.org.uk/
SHOUT
Free and immediate support 24 hours a day. Chat by text on 85258 to talk to someone if you are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed.
ANXIETY UK
Helpline 03444 775 774
Monday – Friday 09.30 – 17.30
DEMENTIA HELPLINES
Dementia UK: 0800 888 6678 Monday-Friday 09.00-21.00; Saturday – Sunday 09.00-17.00
Alzheimer’s Society: 0333 150 3456
CHILDLINE (24 hours a day)
0800 1111
SAMARITANS (24 hours a day)
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