Mental health support resources in Lancashire and South Cumbria
To support local people and organisations wanting to signpost people to help and advice, we have listed some of the mental health support resources available across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
To find out more, follow the links below or make a call.
You can download a PDF of this list here.
Dial 999 if you have seriously harmed yourself.
Healthy Young Minds
Self-help materials, resources and guidance.
Website: healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk
- Information for children and young people
- Information for parents and carers
- Information for professionals
Availability: Online only 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Big White Wall
Big White Wall is an online counselling service accessible to over 18s.
Website: bigwhitewall.com
Available: 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Big White Wall is now available across all of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Kooth
Safe and anonymous online counselling and support for young people (under 18). Articles, chat to counsellors, community support and journaling.
Website: kooth.com
Available: Monday to Friday,12pm til 10pm. Saturday and Sunday, 6pm til 10pm.
Samaritans
We provide a safe place for anyone struggling to cope, whoever they are, however they feel, whatever life has done to them.
Website: samaritans.org
Telephone: 116 123
Availability: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
NSPCC
Website: nspcc.org.uk
Telephone (children and young people): 0800 1111
Telephone (adults concerned about a child): 0808 800 5000
Available: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) works to prevent male suicide and offers support services for any man who is struggling or in crisis.
Website: thecalmzone.net
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Available: 5pm til midnight every day
Papyrus
Support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress – particularly teenagers and young adults.
Website: papyrus-uk.org
Telephone: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786 209697
Available: Monday to Friday, 10am til 10pm. Saturday and Sunday, 2pm til 10pm. Bank holidays, 2pm til 5pm
Young Minds
Parents' Information Service gives advice to parents or carers who may be concerned about the mental health or emotional wellbeing of a child or young person.
Website: youngminds.org.uk
Telephone: 0808 802 55 44
Availability: Monday to Friday, 12pm til 10pm
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Wellbeing and Mental Health Line
The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline is a freephone, out of hours, person-centred listening environment for people requiring emotional support in relation to their own mental health or that of someone they know.
Website: lscft.nhs.uk/Mental-Health-Helpline
Telephone: 0800 915 4640
Available: 24 hour a day, every day of the year
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) text service
A confidential and anonymous service that aims to support the people of Lancashire and South Cumbria’s wellbeing and mental health by providing emotional support to people who prefer to communicate by text.
Website: lscft.nhs.uk/texting-service
Text HELLO to: 07860 022846
MIND
1 in 4 of us will experience poor mental health. We're here to help you understand and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Website: lancashiremind.org.uk, mindinfurness.org and ulverstonmind.org.uk
Available: Online only, information and signposting.
Age UK
Age UK can help older people who are at home and need a little extra support with their wellbeing.
Website: ageuk.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 678 1602
Availability: 8am til 7pm, every day of the year
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Website: thesilverline.org.uk
Telephone: 0800 4 70 80 90
Availability: 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Red Rose Recovery
Supporting adults recovering from addiction or with mental health/dual diagnosis.
Website: redroserecovery.org.uk
Availability: Online only 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Every Mind Matters
Practical advice to - from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting our mood or sleeping better.
Website: nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
Availability: Online only 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Child Bereavement UK
Support for children and young people who are grieving and specific advice in relation to COVID-19.
Website: childbereavementuk.org/coronavirus-supporting-children
Email: support@childbereavementuk.org
Helpline: 0800 0288 840
Availability: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (except Bank Holidays).
Family Line
Family Line provides a listening ear, answer particular parenting questions or help with guidance around more complex family issues.
Telephone: 0808 802 6666
Text message: 07537 404 282
Email: familyline@family-action.org.uk
Website: www.family-action.org.uk
Out of hours: Text FAMILYACTION to 85258
The Mix
The mix is an under 25’s helpline, online, social or telephone service for any challenges young people might be facing - from mental health to homelessness or money problems.
Telephone: 0808 808 4994
Text: THEMIX to 85258
Website: www.themix.org.uk
Anxiety UK
Help for those suffering with anxiety disorders.
Telephone: 08444 775 775 (weekdays 9am – 5.30pm)
Text service: 07537 416 905
Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
No Panic
Organisation which helps people who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and other related anxiety disorders.
Youth helpline: 0330 606 1174 (Weekdays 3pm – 6pm)
Website: www.nopanic.org.uk
SAFA Self Harm Awareness for All Support Service
From Monday 13th April 2020, SAFA Cumbria will be using a team of trained counsellors to provide telephone support for ANYONE in Cumbria who is anxious, isolated or worried about COVID-19.
Telephone: 01229 832269
Your details will be taken, a counsellor will then be assigned who will call you back. All calls are confidential, and we only need your first name and a contact number.
MyTime Cumbria (Barnardos) Primary Care Mental Health Service
MyTime has put in place a new model of working throughout Cumbria, to provide support during the COVID-19 Pandemic. All new referrals will have a Primary Assessment Meeting online, through an approved platform, or by telephone as part of a three-stage process.
The administration team will continue to allocate assessments as referrals are received. Those who are currently receiving a service will continue via telephone. Young people who have been contacted are continuing their interventions with the practitioners allocated to them.
Referrals can be made directly by contacting MyTime on the number below.
Telephone: 01539 742626 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Reading Well’s shelf-help
Free-to-borrow library books to help you cope with the pressures of life.
Lancashire Women
Projects to improve your mood, build confidence, feel better about your mental and have better relationships.
Website: lancashirewomen.org
Telephone: 0300 330 1354
Email: TalkToUs@lancashirewomen.org
CAMHS Resources
Helpful resources that are available to help support your mental health and well-being.
Website: camhs-resources.co.uk