Getting support for mental health issues

If you are concerned about your own, or someone else's mental health, you should speak with your GP or ring the GP out of hours service, on NHS 111. GPs can assess mental health, advise, offer treatment and refer you to a range of different specialist services.

You might also want to have a look at Warrington’s mental health awareness site: www.happyoksad.org.uk.

If you or someone you know can't cope, it’s important to ask for support. It's especially important if you feel desperate, or are having thoughts of suicide.

If you can’t cope and need help right now (aged 18+)

If you are 18 or over, can’t cope, or are feeling suicidal then you should: 

  • Talk to your doctor
  • If your doctor's surgery is closed, ring NHS 111
  • Contact your Care Coordinator (if you have one) 
  • Ring the Warrington Assessment Team 01925 666647
  • If there's immediate risk of you taking your own life, ring 999

If you can’t cope and need help right now (under 18)

If you are under 18, can’t cope, or are feeling suicidal then you can: 

  • Talk to your doctor
  • If your doctor's surgery is closed, ring NHS 111
  • Contact your CAMHS worker or social worker (if you have one)
  • Ring the CAMHS Assessment and Response Team (CART)
  • Go to the A&E department of the nearest hospital
  • If there's immediate risk of you taking your own life, ring 999

Other organisations who can help

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) 

CALM is for men who are down, or finding it hard to cope (though CALM will listen to anyone who needs help or support). CALM’s free confidential helpline and webchat are open 7 days a week, 5pm to midnight.
Helpline: 0800 58 58 58

PAPYRUS - Prevention of Young Suicide 

PAPYRUS’ HOPELineUK is for young people who are having thoughts of suicide and anyone who is worried about a young person who may be at risk of suicide. You don’t have to give your name, or any personal details. All calls are confidential, but if an advisor is concerned about your safety then PAPYRUS may contact emergency services to ensure you don’t come to harm.
HOPELineUK: 0800 068 41 41, text: 07786 209697, email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Samaritans 

Samaritans offers confidential support, at any time of the day or night, to anyone who feels troubled. You don't have to be suicidal to get in touch with Samaritans. You can call, email, write, or visit the Samaritans face-to-face.
Telephone: 116 123 (this number is free to call), email: jo@samaritans.org