Need Emergency Support?
It’s a really positive step that you are exploring counselling support.
Counselling is a safe place you can regularly explore your worries and feelings, which can help you feel better over time. Importantly, counselling is NOT medical or emergency support. It’s important you know about other services that can support you outside of your counselling sessions.
Services that can help:
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- You can speak with your GP for any concerns about your mental health. Your GP won’t judge, and can explore the best options for you.
Use the DocReady website to help if you’re not sure what to say.
- If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, call 111 and select the ‘mental health’ option, or call the Crisis Line on 0800 953 0110. The team can help work out options and an immediate plan to keep you safe.
- If you are at risk of harming yourself or someone else, call 999 or visit your nearest A&E department.
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Between our counselling sessions, it can be helpful to have someone to speak to for extra support.
You can contact the services below for advice, support or someone to speak to:
The Samaritans – A listening service; call 116 123 free and confidentially, 24/7, or take a look at their website – www.samaritans.org
Papyrus - Papyrus is the UK charity for prevention of young suicide. You can contact their HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 or Text: 88247. Lines are open 24 hours every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included). You can also contact Papyrus for advice if you are supporting the mental health of someone else.
Togetherall – Visit Togetherall.com where you can access counselling and peer support, as well as accessing a range of online courses to support your wellbeing. Enter your post code to access for free.
We Are With You – View their website, wearewithyou.org.uk and access support if you, or someone you know if affected by drugs, alcohol or mental health.
CALM Suicide Support - The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. You can call them from 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year on 0800 58 58 58. They also have a Live Chat and WhatsApp.
SHOUT - You can text SHOUT to 85258 from anywhere in the UK, at any time of day to connect with a trained Crisis Volunteer. Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support.
Services supporting Young People:
ChildLine – Listening support for those aged under 18. Take a look at their advice pages, live chat or email a counsellor, or call 0800 11 11. Visit www.childline.org.uk .
Kooth – Visit kooth.com and access a wide range of support. You can also chat with a counsellor.
The Mix - The Mix is a UK-based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25. Our website offers advice on mental health, relationships, housing, money, and more. www.themix.org.uk
NEST Lancashire – Offers support to anyone aged 5-18 who has been impacted by crime. Take a look at their website, nestlancashire.org .