External Support
EXTERNAL SUPPORT DIRECTORY
MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS LINE
In times of crisis, help is available
If you need urgent help as you are in mental health distress, then there is always someone you can call.
Mental Health Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 0800 953 0110. It 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.
A Wellbeing Helpline & Texting Service, is also available Monday to Friday 7pm – 11pm and Saturday to Sunday 12pm – Midnight staffed by volunteers and those with lived experience, that offers emotional support, ring if you want to chat about your mental health or are lonely. It can be contacted on 0800 915 4640 or by texting ‘Hello’ to 07860 022846.
CASHER
BLACKPOOL PRIMARY CARE MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
YOUTHERAPHY
26 Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 1LF
If for any reason you are not coping and need someone to talk to, you are welcome to attend the drop-in sessions. Drop in times are Wednesday afternoons between 3.30pm and 5pm.
What is YoutherapY?
At YoutherapY we offer therapy to young people aged 11-25 years:
If you have found yourself in a situation that makes you feel anxious, unhappy, confused or angry.
If you are aware of a behaviour you would like to change.
If you are experiencing problems with situations in your life e.g. pregnancy, termination, sexuality, abuse, bereavement, family issues, self-harm etc, you may benefit from therapy. These are just some examples of why people come for therapy.
We are here to provide a safe, confidential environment for you to explore those issues.
SUPPORTING MINDS
Supporting Minds (Available to anyone registered with a Blackpool GP)
Self Referral is available. 01253 955700
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/our-services/supporting-minds/
Supporting Minds is Blackpool’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies service.
This service is for anyone who is experiencing any of the following….
- Feeling anxious
- Feeling depressed
- Experiencing feelings of panic
- Finding it hard to control worry
- Feeling low
- Feeling stressed
- Experiencing high levels of anxiety on social situations
- Struggling to come to terms with or experiencing flashbacks or traumatic events
- Obsessing about thoughts or stuck in repetitive routines
- Fear of specific objects or situations
Treatments that are available with their service…
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Counselling
- Guided self-help
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
- Stress control courses
- Online CBT
MINDS MATTER
Mindsmatter services provide psychological interventions such as self help-materials, groups, workshops and 1.1 therapy to people aged 16 and above registered with a G.P.
Self Referral is available
01253 955943
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/mindsmatter2-self-referral
Please note that Supporting Minds and MindsMatter are Non Urgent Services.
LIGHTLOUNGE
Blackpool Light Lounge
Crisis Service
259 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool FY3 9JL
Tel: 01253 477745 / 07741 834840
Who we are
Richmond Fellowship’s Blackpool Light Lounge looks to address both your immediate crisis and longer term recovery goals. It provides safe, high quality support with an emphasis on understanding the factors which contributed to your crisis. The service equips you with strategies and tools to support your ongoing mental health recovery.
What we do
The Light Lounge is a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for individuals struggling socially and emotionally with life challenges or for those in a mental health crisis.
Crisis service: 7 days a week from 10am to 10pm.
Face to face drop ins: Monday to Friday from 4pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 10pm.
Digital appointments and telephone calls: 7 days a week 10am to 10pm.
Who we help
- Our services are available to people over the age of 16 who live in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre.
- You may refer yourself to us either by contacting the team by telephone in advance, or by visiting us in person during our drop in hours
- You may also be signposted to our service by a GP or other partner organisation.
Support we offer
- Professional and specific individual advice in accessing appropriate help.
- Guidance and information on how to manage your mental health and develop coping mechanisms.
- Peer support from people who have been through similar experiences in talking through your issues and concerns.
- Access to other organisations to offer support with social crisis such as housing and benefits.
SILVERCLOUD
Is a flexible online programme that can be accessed anywhere, anytime and is designed to help you learn techniques to overcome symptoms of low mood and anxiety. The idea of this programme is that you can work at your own pace, with regular reviews from your supporting Therapist who can help to guide and motivate you through the programme. It consists of evidence based techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which are recognised to have a positive impact on low mood and anxiety. You will need to have an email address and access to a computer / laptop, or smartphone.
SHOUT
For anyone in crisis anytime and anywhere, there is the shout text service.
It is a free UK 24/7 text service and is a place to go for immediate help, where you’re listened to by a trained Crisis Volunteer. Text Shout to 85258 or see https://www.giveusashout.org/ for more info.
KOOTH
Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use
Whether you’re feeling sad, anxious, or finding life hard, know that you are not alone.
Our community is here to support you through anything. Big or small.
PAPYRUS
Thinking of Suicide?
Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINEUK. We are open 9am–12am (midnight) every day of the year:
Papyrus HOPELINEUK. If you’re under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings, or concerned about a young person who might be struggling, you can call Papyrus HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm), email pat@papyrus-uk.org or text 07786 209 697 www.papyrus.org.uk
TOGETHER ALL
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. Creative tools to help express how you’re feeling with a wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace www.togetherall.com
THE MIX
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
If you’re under 25, you can call The Mix on 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service. ttps://www.themix.org.uk/
EVERY MIND MATTERS
Looking after your mental health
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.
Feeling stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep?
YOUNG MINDS
Find help
Whether you want to know more about how you’re feeling, get information about a mental health condition or know what support is available to you, our guides can help.
MIND
Crisis services and planning for a crisis
This guide explains what mental health crisis services are available, how they can help and when to access them. It also explains how you can plan for a crisis. If you’re feeling in crisis right now, see our emergency advice.
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/crisis-services/helplines-listening-services/#.XaBuNkZKg2w
