Mental health support resources in Lancashire and South Cumbria
This webpage contains resources, information, support organisations and websites to help support your mental health. You may also be visiting this page if you are worried about someone else.
Free, face to face (currently only accepting phone, email and text enquiries due to Covid) debt advice service set up by Churches Together in Ormskirk.
Health organisations in Lancashire and South Cumbria have worked together to develop this interactive map of mental health services.
The Google Maps based system lists all the organisations working locally, and allows you to search for your closest service or for specific types of support, to help you get appropriate care. Explore the interactive mental health services map here.
Support services list
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 in the list below or make a call.
Dial 999 if you have seriously harmed yourself.
Age UK
Age UK can help older people who are at home and need a little extra support with their wellbeing.
First Step South Cumbria is part of Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust and provides free, talking therapies to adults (18+) in South Cumbria.
First Step can help with a range of common mental health problems including mild to moderate depression, anxiety disorders (such as chronic worry, panic attacks, health anxiety and obsessions), anger or sleep problems.
We provide activity-focussed, practical mental health support and training to people in South Cumbria and North Lancashire through volunteer work, confidence-building courses, and horticulture training at out organic fruit and vegetable farm near Kendal. We welcome self-referrals as well as referrals from health professionals.
Website:www.growingwell.co.uk | Telephone: 07903 013648 for self-referral inquiries | Available: 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday or leave a message, or email info@growingwell.co.uk.
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.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) Mental Health Crisis Line
If you need urgent help as you are in mental health distress, then there is always someone you can call.
The Mental Health Crisis line is staffed by trained mental health professionals who are able to provide assessment and referrals to appropriate services – ring it if you need to access services or for advice about someone who needs treatment/support.
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.
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.
Welcome to Mindsmatter - we are a wellbeing service offering a range of free psychological therapies to people aged 16 and over in Lancashire. We are part of the nationwide Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service delivered by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
All treatment is FREE and provided by the NHS and their partners.
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.
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.
No Panic
Organisation which helps people who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and other related anxiety disorders.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
