https://policy.handcrafted.org.uk/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Template%3AUseful_Contacts_-_Mental_Health 2026-11-08T16:50:23Z Revision history for this page on the wiki MediaWiki 1.42.3 https://policy.handcrafted.org.uk/index.php?title=Template:Useful_Contacts_-_Mental_Health&diff=730&oldid=prev 2026-10-23T13:49:59Z

<p>updated and more options added</p> <table style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122;" data-mw="interface"> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <col class="diff-marker" /> <col class="diff-content" /> <tr class="diff-title" lang="en"> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">← Older revision</td> <td colspan="2" style="background-color: #fff; color: #202122; text-align: center;">Revision as of 13:49, 23 October 2026</td> </tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno" id="mw-diff-left-l1">Line 1:</td> <td colspan="2" class="diff-lineno">Line 1:</td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Samaritans</del>:''' 24/7 confidential <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">emotional </del>support <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">(08457 909090)</del>.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== In an emergency ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Saneline</del>:''' <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Crisis care </del>and <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">support </del>for mental health <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">issues (0845 767 8000</del>, <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">6 pm – 11 pm daily)</del>.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Crisis Team</del>:''' <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Out</del>-<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">of</del>-<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">hours assessment for high</del>-<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">risk patients (01914415738)</del>.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">999</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">If you or someone else is in immediate danger.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Mind</del>:''' <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Mental health </del>charity <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">offering counselling </del>and <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">advice </del>(<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">local bases</del>).</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">NHS 111</del>:''' <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Non-emergency medical advice </del>(<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">dial 111</del>).</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== Urgent mental health support (</ins>24/7<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">) ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="−"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #ffe49c; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Talking Changes</del>:''' <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Self-referral </del>for <del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">psychological therapies </del>(https://www.<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">talkingchanges</del>.org.uk/<del style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">)</del>.</div></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''NHS 111:''' Call 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''Samaritans:''' Free, </ins>confidential support <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">any time. Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Shout</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Free 24/7 text support. Text SHOUT to 85258.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== Emotional support </ins>and <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">advice ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''SANEline:''' Support </ins>for <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">anyone affected by </ins>mental health <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">problems. Call 0300 304 7000, 4pm–10pm every day.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''Mind:''' Mental health information</ins>, <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">advice and local services at [https://www.mind.org.uk www.mind.org.uk]</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">NHS Talking Therapies</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Free NHS support for stress, anxiety and low mood — you can refer yourself without seeing a GP. Find your local service at [https://www.nhs.uk/service</ins>-<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">search/mental-health/find-an-NHS-talking-therapies-service www.nhs.uk].</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== Making a safety plan ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''Staying Safe:''' A free website that helps you make a safety plan, with clear step</ins>-<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">by</ins>-<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">step videos. Make your plan online or download a blank form at [https://www.stayingsafe.net www.stayingsafe.net]</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Stay Alive app</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">A free app from the </ins>charity <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Grassroots Suicide Prevention. Includes a personalised safety plan, a "LifeBox" for photos </ins>and <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">memories, guided breathing, and links to local and national crisis support. Useful whether you're struggling yourself or worried about someone else. Download free from your app store.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== Community support ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''If U Care Share Foundation:''' Support for emotional wellbeing and for anyone affected by suicide. Call 0191 387 5661 </ins>(<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm</ins>) <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">or visit [https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk www.ifucareshare.co.uk]</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Andy's Man Club</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Free peer support groups for men aged 18+, every Monday 7pm–9pm </ins>(<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">except bank holidays</ins>)<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">. No booking needed. Find your nearest group at [https://andysmanclub.co.uk/groups andysmanclub.co.uk/groups]</ins>.</div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">=== Bereavement by suicide ===</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div> </div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div>* '''<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Cruse Bereavement Support</ins>:''' <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Free emotional support </ins>for <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">anyone affected by any kind of grief, including suicide. Call 0808 808 1677 </ins>(<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">weekdays; check [</ins>https://www.<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">cruse</ins>.org.uk <ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">www.cruse.org.uk] for current hours). No minimum age to call.</ins></div></td></tr> <tr><td colspan="2" class="diff-side-deleted"></td><td class="diff-marker" data-marker="+"></td><td style="color: #202122; font-size: 88%; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px 1px 1px 4px; border-radius: 0.33em; border-color: #a3d3ff; vertical-align: top; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div><ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">* '''Help is at Hand:''' A free guide for anyone bereaved by suicide, written by people with lived experience. Covers what you might be feeling, practical matters, and where to get further support. Download or order a copy at [https:</ins>/<ins style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">/www.supportaftersuicide.org.uk www.supportaftersuicide.org.uk]</ins>.</div></td></tr> <!-- diff cache key handcraftedapp_wiki:diff:1.41:old-106:rev-730:php=table --> </table>

Seymour Jacklin https://policy.handcrafted.org.uk/index.php?title=Template:Useful_Contacts_-_Mental_Health&diff=106&oldid=prev 2024-12-17T11:45:20Z

<p>Created page with &quot;* &#039;&#039;&#039;Samaritans:&#039;&#039;&#039; 24/7 confidential emotional support (08457 909090). * &#039;&#039;&#039;Saneline:&#039;&#039;&#039; Crisis care and support for mental health issues (0845 767 8000, 6 pm – 11 pm daily). * &#039;&#039;&#039;Crisis Team:&#039;&#039;&#039; Out-of-hours assessment for high-risk patients (01914415738). * &#039;&#039;&#039;Mind:&#039;&#039;&#039; Mental health charity offering counselling and advice (local bases). * &#039;&#039;&#039;NHS 111:&#039;&#039;&#039; Non-emergency medical advice (dial 111). * &#039;&#039;&#039;Talking Changes:&#039;&#039;&#039; Self-referral for psychological therapies (https...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>* &#039;&#039;&#039;Samaritans:&#039;&#039;&#039; 24/7 confidential emotional support (08457 909090).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Saneline:&#039;&#039;&#039; Crisis care and support for mental health issues (0845 767 8000, 6 pm – 11 pm daily).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Crisis Team:&#039;&#039;&#039; Out-of-hours assessment for high-risk patients (01914415738).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Mind:&#039;&#039;&#039; Mental health charity offering counselling and advice (local bases).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;NHS 111:&#039;&#039;&#039; Non-emergency medical advice (dial 111).<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Talking Changes:&#039;&#039;&#039; Self-referral for psychological therapies (https://www.talkingchanges.org.uk/).</div>

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