Supporting Your Own MHWB

“There is a crack in everything; that’s how the light gets in.”

Leonard Cohen

If you feel you are struggling, or in need of some advice and information, there are lots of organisations, charities and groups – locally and nationally – that offer guidance relating to aspects of your own mental health and wellbeing.

Mind in West Essex

‘Mind provide services that are practical and rooted in the reality of people’s lives. We provide information and support to anyone who is affected by mental health problems, primarily in West Essex’.

A new crisis mental health phone line has launched across Essex. The 24-hr service launched by Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) offers immediate and specialist support to adults experiencing mental health crisis.

Anyone in need can dial 111 at any time and select the option for mental health crisis (option 2)

https://www.mindinwestessex.org.uk/

Healthy Minds (West Essex IAPT) Harlow

Offering free and confidential talking therapy and practical support for adults with common mental health problems including anxiety and depression

https://www.hpft-iapt.nhs.uk/service/west-essex

EWMHS (Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service)

Provides advice and support to children, young people and families who are in need of support with their emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties

Self referral: 0300 300 1600

Out of hours and weekend Crisis Support Service: 0300 555 1201 (ask for crisis team)

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-ewmhs

Samaritans

24/7 365 days a year, there is someone there to listen to you if you are worried about yourself, or anyone else.

Telephone: 116 123 for free

https://www.samaritans.org/

Essex Wellbeing Service

Have a whole host of articles that provide advice and guidance to support your mental health on their website.

There is an option to take an online assessment to help you understand more about your health needs, prioritise them and find the right support for you.

https://www.essexwellbeingservice.co.uk/services/mental-health

Anna Freud – National Centre for Children and Families

Work in collaboration with children and young people, their families and communities and mental health professionals to transform children and families’ mental health.

AFC Crisis Messenger – text AFC to 85258 for free 24/7 crisis support

https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/self-care-for-parents-and-carers/

Rethink Mental Illness

An advice and information service that offers practical help on a wide range of topics, including information on living with mental illness, medication and care.

Advice and Information helpline 0808 801 0525 (open Mondays – Fridays)

Webchat service 10.00am – 1.pm Monday to Friday

Email advice@rethink.org

https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/

NHS Mental Health Support Services

Information on how and where to access support, including how to access urgent help

Information explaining common feelings and symptoms such as stress, anxiety or low mood

Find out more about specific mental health conditions

Advice for life situations and events

Self-help to promote mental health and wellbeing

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/

Shout Crisis Text Line

Shout is a 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks in the UK, for anyone in crisis. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. At the heart of the service is a team of volunteers who take people from crisis to calm every single day.

Text ‘Shout’ to 85258

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