COVID-19 - Mental health and wellbeing support - if you need immediate help, call 999

Posted on: 01 Apr 2020

Mental health and wellbeing - if you need immediate help, call 999

We have developed a list of the organisations and resources that may be of help to support you with your mental health and wellbeing during this difficult time

Samaritans

Samaritans provides emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.

Helpline: 116 123 (open 24/7)

https://www.samaritans.org/

SHOUT

SHOUT is the UK text service for people in crisis.

Helpline: 85258 (via text message open 24/7)

https://www.giveusashout.org/

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is here to support those who feel isolated, anxious, alone or suicidal.

Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight)

Webchat (5pm-midnight)

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Mind

Coronavirus and your wellbeing

The mental health charity has put together a number of resources to provide advice on anxiety, social distancing and taking care of your well-being during this difficult time

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

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