Mental Health

Mental health refers to the state of our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.

While the term “mental health” describes the condition of the mind, it is often used as an umbrella statement when discussing the full spectrum of mental well-being, from positive mental health to various degrees of mental health conditions or issues. 

Mental health can be a very taboo subject, that people struggle to discuss. However, this makes it even more important for resources and anonymous support to be made available.  

It is important that a solid support system and resources are easily accessible for anyone who finds themselves in a situation where they or someone they know needs support.  Below is a compilation of resources that you may find helpful;

Useful Websites

Samaritans – Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy
Here to listen – free, 24/7, confidential mental health text support service – Text “Shout” to 85258
Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention – Prevention of Young Suicide
HOPELINK – Papyrus
Homepage – Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Useful Phone Numbers

SANE line – 4pm – 10pm: grief and loss, loneliness, self-harm, family problems, supporting others – 0300 304 7000
Papyrus – prevention of young suicide – 0800 068 4141
CALM 17:00pm – 23:59pm – 0800 585 858
Useful Websites

Oasis Domestic Abuse Service – Worried about someone?
Childline
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Women’s Aid
Domestic Abuse Helpline for Men

Useful Phone Numbers

OASIS – domestic abuse for 24/7 advice – 0800 200 0247
OASIS – domestic abuse for non-emergency support – 0800 917 9948
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 200 0247
Men’s Advice Line – Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 801 0327
Useful Websites

Welcome to UKNA | UKNA | Narcotics Anonymous in the United KingdomShrewsbury & Telford
Addiction Family Support

Useful Phone Numbers

Narcotics Anonymous Helpline – 0300 999 1212
Support for those affected by addiction – 0300 888 3853
Useful Websites

Mental health services for veterans | Combat Stress
Access Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service – GOV.UK

Useful Phone Numbers

Helpline for veterans (24/7) – 0800 138 1619
text for 24/7 support for veterans – 07537 173 683
Useful Websites

Child Bereavement UK
The Miscarriage Association:Pregnancy Loss Information & Support
ARCH

Useful Phone Numbers

Miscarriage Association – Mon, Tue & Thu;  9am – 4pm, Wed & Fri; 9am – 8pm – 0195 2200 799
Child bereavement – 0800 028 8840
Useful Websites

Alzheimer’s Society
The Silver Line Helpline

Useful Phone Numbers

Alzheimer’s Society – 0333 150 3456
The Silver Line Helpline for over 55, provides friendship, conversation and support 24/7 – 0800 470 8090

Useful Websites

Moodswings
Shore

Useful Phone Numbers

SANE line – 4pm – 10pm: grief and loss, loneliness, self-harm, family problems, supporting others – 0300 304 7000
Papyrus – prevention of young suicide – 0800 068 4141
Useful Websites

Blue Cross – Pets change lives. We change theirs.

Useful Phone Numbers

Pet loss support – 0800 096 6606