Your local mental health and support services:

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All of us at some point feel low, anxious, worried or depressed. It is completely normal but it can also start to impact what we do and who we are and when we reach that point it is important to get help to prevent these feelings getting worse. We understand that seeking support is a big step. 

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you can talk to a member of the team at your GP practice, or use one of our local mental health services, such as Healthy Minds. They can offer you a range of support, including:

  • Online therapy which you do at your own pace and in your own time
  • Groups and Courses where you can share as much or as little as you wish and learn from other people
  • Or more traditional 1:1 support

They can also help you access some of the great resources available in your local area which might be more appropriate for you, or which can complement the service they provide.

To access the service you must be aged 16 or over and registered with a GP in Herefordshire or Worcestershire or you can self-refer online 

There are also charities which offer confidential advice from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:

Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours

Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19

If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.