The Council and other health agencies are keen to highlight the importance of managing our mental health.
As part of World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, we are encouraging people to take a little time and sign up to the free NHS mind plan.
If you are struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, it is a simple and quick mental health quiz that generates a personalised plan based on the information you provide.
If you want help to deal with anxiety or low mood, tips to reduce stress or advice on how to fall asleep faster and sleep better, you can start the quiz.
As a Council we also have lots of information on our website, which covers all sorts of tips and advice and support for adults and for children.
Immediate support
For any urgent support you should contact:
Samaritans on 116 123, for urgent medical needs call your GP, or NHS 111 or if you are in a life-threatening situation call 999.
For more information visit the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust's ‘Find help now’ information.
If you live in Coventry or Warwickshire and are feeling low, anxious or stressed, struggling to cope, or need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service, call 0800 616171. The Mental Wellbeing Line team provides connection, advice, information and signposting, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Encouraging people with suicidal thoughts to seek help
When life is difficult, Samaritans are available day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.
Reading or hearing about a person or character coming through a suicidal crisis can serve as a powerful testimony to others and can encourage vulnerable people to seek help.
Understanding how seeking help and coming through a difficult time can serve as a powerful testimony to all of us. Watch Rebekah’s story.
For more information on suicide prevention, you can visit dearlife.org.uk where there are resources available if you need help, are worried about someone or looking for options of support for young people.
| Service | Number | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services | 999 | Threat to life |
| Samaritans | 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org | Immediate support |
| NHS Mental Health line | 111 then Mental Health option 2 | Immediate support |
| Shout Crisis Line |
Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 Text ‘YM’ to 8528 if you’re under 19 |
Immediate support |
| Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line | 0800 616 171 | Immediate support |
| GP | Contact your local GP surgery | To book an appointment |