Looking After My Mental Health
If we become physically unwell we wouldn’t think twice but get support. We would tell someone and if the pain continues we would get some further help. This is the same for mental health. However, many young people just don’t look for this help when they are struggling with their mental health.
It maybe that you don’t realise you are struggling, it maybe that you don’t want to ask or it maybe that you don’t know who to ask.
Here are some links to local and national organisations who’s job it is to support when people are struggling with their mental health.
You can contact SENDIASS and we will support you to access help.
Mental Health Support Services
Rethink Mental Illness
A diverse range of information and support that helps tens of thousands of people get through crises, live independently and feel that they do not have to face mental illness alone.
Mind - Swindon & Gloucestershire
01452 245338 or email alexwellbeing@sgmind.org.uk
https://www.sgmind.org.uk >
We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
www.mind.org.uk – this website provides an A – Z of mental health topics.
TIC+ Online or telephone counselling
01594 372777 or text 07520 634063
https://www.ticplus.org.uk >
Parent Support & Advice line offers online chat – 0800 6525675
https://ticplus.org.uk/parents-carers/parent-and-carer-support >
Online or telephone counselling for children and young people.
At TIC+ we’re here to support children and young people aged 9-21 and their families.
Gloucestershire NHS - Help in a Crisis
0800 169 0398
https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/crisis >
NHS online services available to support with mental health.
Online or telephone counselling for children and young people.
At TIC+ we’re here to support children and young people aged 9-21 and their families.
What's on your mind?
https://www.onyourmindglos.nhs.uk >
We found that children and young people want to know what help and support is available to them locally and nationally. They want to know how they can help themselves and which websites they can trust.
That is why we have created the ‘On your mind’ website. We hope that this website will mean that you are able to get help when you need it and also do things to make yourself stronger, so you are more able to cope when things are tough.
Samaritans
116 123 (free) or 0330 0945717 (Local Rate)
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/gloucester >
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Connect & Offload (CandO)
Our helpline is here to support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, or depression, including support for self-harm. We can also provide support and information to friends, family, carers, and professionals. The service is open access and there is no need for a referral.
Telephone: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410 022
Webchat: https://gloucestershirecando.org/
365 days per year between 2 pm and 9 pm
Infobuzz
https://www.infobuzz.co.uk/mental-health >
Infobuzz offer a range of services to support people to improve their mental health. Please get in touch to discuss specific needs.
Young Gloucestershire
01452 501008
Email hello@youngglos.org.uk
https://www.youngglos.org.uk/young-people/mental-health/linked-up-project >
You might not be sure if you need help with your ‘mental health’, you might just be feeling a bit blue or overwhelmed. Or perhaps you have received a diagnosis and you don’t know what happens next. Linked Up is able to offer practical and emotional support.
The project works with 16-25 year olds facing challenges with their mental and emotional wellbeing. If your mental health is starting to have an impact on your day-to-day life, it may be a good time to get in touch.
Shout
Text Shout to 85258
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Shout is powered by a team of volunteers, who are at the heart of the service. We take people from crisis to calm every single day.
Childline
https://www.childline.org.uk >
A message from Childline:
It can be difficult to cope when there’s so much changing around us. You might be worried about schools closing, friends or relatives getting ill or what’ll happen in the future.
Childline and our counsellors want to support you through this. We’re working hard to make sure you can still speak to a counsellor when you need to.
The Mix
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support >
The Mix are always here to help young people with any issue they’re facing, and at this challenging time, our services are more needed than ever
Young Minds
We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.
Papyrus - Hopeline UK
Call 0800 068 41 41
HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for:
- Children and Young People under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide
- Anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide
Anna Freud - Centre for Young People and Families
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families is a children’s mental health charity with over 60 years’ experience of caring for young people and their families.
Our vision is a world in which children and their families are effectively supported to build on their own strengths to achieve their goals in life.
Togetherall
Get support. Take control. Feel better.
A safe community to support your mental health, 24/7
- A vibrant online community where members can support each other
- Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Self-assessments & recommended resources
- Creative tools to help express how you’re feeling
- Wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace
Stop It Now!
call 0808 1000 900
(9am-9pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday)
https://www.stopitnow.org.uk >
Our confidential Stop It Now! Helpline is available to anyone with questions or concerns about child sexual abuse prevention, including parents and professionals
The Music Works
Music can have a massive impact on your state of mind. For many people, it can help them to cope with stressful times and with mental health problems like depression and anxiety
Cotswold Counselling
Counselling provides the opportunity to talk in confidence to someone who is trained to listen. Counselling can help make sense of what you are feeling about difficulties you are experiencing in your life at this time.
Nacoa
Providing information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking
The Door
The Door’s mission is to bring hope into the lives of young people and their families, through unlocking potential and opening opportunity so their past does not define their future.
Every Mind Matters - One You
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
A county-wide service designed to reduce the level of domestic abuse and improve the safety of victims and their families. We operate in all districts offering a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Independence Trust
https://www.independencetrust.co.uk/CALMHS >
Community Advice, Links & Mental Health Support Service (CALMHS) and Community Autism Support & Advice (CASA)
We’re here to support people who are experiencing moderate to severe Mental Ill Health. The service can be tailored to help support you to build on your strengths and to make a positive change.
Sunflowers - Suicide Support
Sunflowers – Suicide Support
Suicide prevention and bereavement support
Mindfulness Apps
Top 20 Mindfulness apps for Kids
Apps and Audio for Kids and Parents from MindBE Education:
Young People & Anxiety Apps
https://healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/resource-centre/apps/ >
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