This page is dedicated to Improving the lives of those with Mental health problems. From this page you can expect to see positive engagement that encourages life style change, real life stories from myself and others who have suffered before us, and helpful tips and strategies to get you on your way.
By having a ‘get involved attitude’ we aim to reach out to as many people as possible.
Mental Health Helplines, services and local Authority’s.
Please be aware that due to covid-19 many of these services are currently only offering telephone services!
UK-NATIONWIDE
Samaritans:
People can contact the Samaritans with all sorts of concerns, you could be going through something new or have been struggling to cope for some time, either way, they are here for you if you feel you need some extra support.
Some common reasons people contact the Samaritans are:
Relationship and family problems, financial worries, job-related stress, college or study-related stress, Loneliness, depression, painful and/or disabling physical illness, heavy use of or dependency on alcohol or other drugs, thoughts of su***de, if what’s getting to you isn’t on this list, please still get in touch.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Phone: 116 123 (available 24/7 365 days a year and free of charge)
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings can help and that is why the Samaritans have an email service: [email protected]
You may also write to them by post at:
Chris
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO BOX 9090
STIRLING FK8 2SA
Please ensure you include the first line of their address to make sure your letter gets to them for free. (freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK)
Sometimes people worry they can't write well – no matter your spelling, punctuation or how you express yourself, they do not mind
You can also visit the Samaritans in person at your local branch:
Find your nearest branch by entering your postcode, town or area on the local branch finder https://www.samaritans.org/branches/
SHOUT
Are you Anxious worried or stressed? TEXT SHOUT TO 85258 DAY AND NIGHT FOR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DURING A CRISIS.
By texting ‘SHOUT’ to ‘85258’ you will be put in touch with a trained Crisis Volunteer who will chat to you using trained techniques via text. The service is designed to help individuals to think more clearly and to take their next steps to feeling better.
They can help with urgent issues such as: Suicidal thoughts, Abuse or assault, Self-harm, Bullying, Relationship problems.
CALM- campaign against living miserably
A registered charity which exists to prevent su***de in the UK. They run a free and Confidential webchat – 7 hours a day, (5pm till midnight) 7 days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.
They also have many events that you can get involved in, such as walking and running events. Hill climbs and more.
Check their website: https://www.thecalmzone.net
Helpline:0800 585858
The Hub of Hope-
An online resource developed to support indivuals with mental health issues and to signpost them to local services. Users undertake a postcode search to find out what support services are available locally.
Website: https://hubofhope.co.uk
MIND
MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
The MIND website provides information and support on a range of more than 100 topics related to mental health. I have randomly listed 15 as an example but please go to this link to view them all! It is amazing!
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/a-z-mental-health/
Abuse, Addiction, Anxiety and panic attacks, Benefits, Borderline personality disorder, Children and young people, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Crisis services, Disability’s, Dissociation and dissociative disorders, Hearing voices, LBGT+IQ +, Loneliness, Self-harm, sectioning, and many more!
ALSO, Local Minds support people in communities across England and Wales. Their range of services include supported housing, crisis helplines, drop-in centres, employment and training schemes, counselling and befriending. Find out if there is one where you live.
https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/local-minds/
MOODJUICE
This site is a document for children and adults that is used as a self-help guide to look at specifically shyness and social anxiety, this may be a good one to print of and work through the exercise.
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/shynesssocialphobia.asp
SHEFFIELD AND SURROUDNING AREAS
Gold-digger Trust-
Sheffield based support service for males and females aged 11-18 years (Sounds excellent!!!)
Gold digger trust are working with young people on projects that are creative and innovative, as well as offering services and opportunities that reflect the real needs and interests of young people, and unearthing the hidden value in some of the country’s most vulnerable young people.
Gold digger trust pride themselves on many things, one of my favourites being ‘building long term relationships with young people’. They are interested in who you are, not just what you are doing! Awesome!!
Link to website: https://www.golddiggertrust.co.uk
Sheffield directory.
Sheffield Directory is for advice and support within Sheffield in relation to but not limited to, activities and organisations that deal with Mental Health, Wellbeing, special educational needs, children, families and also adults.
http://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/kb5/sheffield/directory/home.page
Rosalie Ryrie foundation- (Wakefield)
This foundation was created to provide a service to help victims of abuse and their families through all forms of abusive behaviours including domestic abuse, and child abuse (including sexual abuse)
They will support you to understand how certain learnt behaviours can impact your personal wellbeing, through their supportive team they can provide, consultation, advice and training which work with you to understand these behaviours and provide the tools to help you make a change. They will never give up on you.
http://www.rosalieryriefoundation.org.uk
CHILD SERVICES-UK
Young minds.
National Mental Health service for young people/adults. They have a lot of courses and information on the website to help recognise feelings and that they are not alone in how they feel. Young minds also offer a parent’s helpline:0808 8025544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am-4pm) free from mobile and landlines.
Website link- https://youngminds.org.uk
CHILDLINE.
National site, children can access this themselves, it’s a young person friendly site and there are lots of different activities to access, they can have their own private “locker’ to log their feelings and play games and read helpful advice and information about how they feel, they can also see how others have dealt with situations and feelings, there is also one to one access to a counsellor if they need it.
https://www.childline.org.uk
MOODJUICE
This site is a document for children and adults that is used as a self-help guide to look at specifically shyness and social anxiety, this may be a good one to print of and work through the exercise.
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/shynesssocialphobia.asp
KOOTH.
Free Online Counselling Service for 11 – 18-year olds!
https://www.kooth.com/
CAHMS – children and adolescent mental health services (NHS)
Specialist CAMHS are NHS mental health services that focus on the needs of children and young people. Most CAHMS have their own website which will have information about access, referrals and more, including phone number.
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/child-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/
NSPCC.
A parent and child friendly website that offers lots of advice and support in regards to child abuse!
Website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
ADDITIONAL INFROMATION: If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support at [email protected] or by phone 0808 800 5000
Are you 18 or under? Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help. 0800 1111
Gold-digger Trust-
Sheffield based support service for males and females aged 11-18 years (Sounds excellent!!!)
Gold digger trust are working with young people on projects that are creative and innovative, as well as offering services and opportunities that reflect the real needs and interests of young people, and unearthing the hidden value in some of the country’s most vulnerable young people.
Gold digger trust pride themselves on many things, one of my favourites being ‘building long term relationships with young people’. They are interested in who you are, not just what you are doing! Awesome!!
Link to website: https://www.golddiggertrust.co.uk
Triplep.
Downloadable resources for tips on parenting children! Triple P is a parenting programme, but it doesn’t tell you how to be a parent. It’s more like a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them.
https://www.triplep-parenting.uk.net/uk-en/find-help/triple-p-online/ -
USA
Child mind institute-
USA based website but information is relevant to everyone worldwide!
They provide a telephone appointment service for parents in the USA with concerns about their children, they also offer activities and engaging exercises for children to get involved in.
Link to website: https://childmind.org
BPDWORLD
On this link you will find a comprehensive list of telephone services for a range of problems including su***de, drugs and alcohol abuse, domestic abuse, a range of mental health services plus much more! It looks really useful!
https://www.bpdworld.org/helplines/usa-helplines.html
HOMELESSNESS-UK
HISY2018-page @HISY2018 (HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE ACTION PAGE)
An excellent outreach program providing support and access to services for homeless people in south Yorkshire, please follow HISY2018 on Facebook and reach out to them if you are homeless, facing homelessness or have concerns about someone in south Yorkshire who is homeless.
Shelter
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.
https://england.shelter.org.uk/what_we_do
MENS MENTAL HEALTH-UK
Andy’s man club-
Andy’s man club have meet ups for Men all across the UK every Monday at 7pm, at these meetings men are encouraged to talk openly about their problems with one another and provide support and understanding, however it is perfectly okay to attend and say nothing at all. Please check their website to be sure when are where they are meeting.
Contact information:
Twitter: @AndysManClub
Facebook: AndysManClub
Instagram: @AndysManClubUK
Dudes & Dogs
Dudes and dogs provide a weekly meeting for men, similar to Andy’s man club, except it involves having a group leader who will take the group of men for a walk, the group leader will have his dog with him, the other mean can either bring their dog along with them or come alone, this service aims to be running UK wide very soon.
http://www.dudesndogs.co.uk
Facebook- Dudes & Dogs
MENTAL HEALTH AND SPORTS-UK
Opening up cricket
Formed in 2014 to promote mental well-being and su***de prevention through cricket. They provide free sessions promoting positive mental health to cricket clubs, players and coaches Please visit the website for more information.
Openingupcricket.com
State of mind-
A charity that harnesses the power of rugby to promote positive mental health among sportsmen and women, fans and the wider communities.
They deliver comprehensive education sessions throughout the UK in Super League, Championship and amateur clubs as well as colleges and community groups, aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues within sport. If you are involved with a rugby league club or supporters’ group and would like to arrange a State of Mind session for your members you should get in touch with them!
Website: stateofmindsport.org
Sport in mind
We are the UK’S leading mental health sports charity and deliver physical activity projects in partnership with the NHS in order to promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction
https://www.sportinmind.org
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS
NATIONAL DOMESTIC ABUSE HELP LINE-UK
This helpline can help you to find a refuge vacancy for you and your children if you are fleeing from domestic abuse.
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
0808 2000 247
MAN KIND
Support for male victims of domestic abuse.
https://www.mankind.org.uk
01823334244
SUPPORTLINE
Support for children and young people!
https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/child-abuse/
Rosalie Ryrie foundation- (Wakefield)
This foundation was created to provide a service to help victims of abuse and their families through all forms of abusive behaviours including domestic abuse, and child abuse (including sexual abuse)
They will support you to understand how certain learnt behaviours can impact your personal wellbeing, through their supportive team they can provide, consultation, advice and training which work with you to understand these behaviours and provide the tools to help you make a change. They will never give up on you.
http://www.rosalieryriefoundation.org.uk
SU***DE-UK
SU***DE PREVENTION TRAINING
‘Why not set aside 20 minutes today to learn the valuable skills that will enable you to help those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts Please ensure screen rotation is unlocked to enable you to access the interactive training....’
Save a life, take the training http://bit.ly/ZSAinSt
PAPYRUS
A national charity in the UK that works towards building a society which speaks openly about su***de and has the resources to help young people who many have suicidal thoughts
Phone 0800 068 4141
Text-07786209697
Email: [email protected]
Website: HopelineUK
AMPARO
This service aims to alleviate the distress of those bereaved or affected by su***de
Phone: 0300 088 9255
Website: https://listening-ear.co.uk
Survivors of bereavement
-Aims to alleviate distress and break the isolation of those bereaved by su***de.
https://uksobs.org
Phone:0300 111 5065
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Drug and alcohol addiction-
If you need treatment for drug addiction, you're entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/
He**in addiction-
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/heroin-get-help/
Sheffield non opiates recovery team (Cannabis, Co***ne, crack co***ne) etc
https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/services/non-opiates-service-sheffield-treatment-and-recovery-team
Sheffield alcohol recovery team
https://www.shsc.nhs.uk/services/alcohol-service-sheffield-treatment-and-recovery-team
Learning disabilities
Mencap
Mencap is a UK nationwide community dedicated to improving the lives of those with learning disabilities. They offer services, projects, campaigns, and many local leisure activities for people of all ages with learning disabilities, as well as family members, carers and other health professionals to get involved in!
https://www.mencap.org.uk/homepage
