Urgent Mental Health Support
If you feel you might attempt suicide or harm yourself now, or are concerned about someone with these immediate thoughts, please call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E if you are able to.
If you can keep safe for now, but still need URGENT advice, please call the NHS Crisis number for urgent support:
24/7 URGENT/CRISIS Mental Health support – Call the NHS Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302
What’s on your mind?
If you feel that you don’t need urgent support but life is getting tough and you’re not sure where to turn, please take a look at the relevant sections to see how the Uppingham Surgery is working with services in the local area to help you find your way back onto your feet.
Local Support is shown below:
Adult Mental Health Services
Free NHS Talking Therapies
Refer yourself for NHS Talking Therapies. For those who live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and aged 16 or over. You do not need to see a GP first and can call directly. Please call VITA Health Group on 03300 945595. Or visit their website for more information or refer yourself online.
Visit the Vita health website for more information
Local RISE team (Rutland Integrated Social Empowerment Service)
There are a lot of things going on in your area to encourage you to meet up with others and get some support and enjoyment back into your life. If you’re not sure where to start and need some help to get back out and about, refer yourself to the local RISE team. https://rutland.gov.uk/joy Or see what else is going on! https://services.thejoyapp.com/
Pepper’s and the Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe
On the High Street in Oakham, drop in sessions for people struggling with their mental health, for a chat and a cuppa. Several welcoming activities throughout the month to get confidence and support.
Visit the Peppers Cafe Website
There are particular drop in times for anyone struggling with their mental health and needing immediate support, and transport could also be provided.
Extra Support for you
Scroll down to see some ”Specific Advice and Support”, these focus on particular symptoms or circumstances that you may find more challenging.
If in doubt – make a note of the NHS crisis telephone number, and get in touch with the Surgery for review. You may be offered an appointment with our dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to decide what other support you may need. In some cases, medication may be needed to support your mental health and aid your recovery.
Recovery College
Educational courses for those with Mental Health challenges. There is a mixture of on-line and classroom options. See website which includes their prospectus. https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/leicestershire-recovery-college/
Decider Skills
This is based on the psychological therapy CBT. A great resource for you to access discretely on your phone, as a ‘heat of the moment’ brief self-help way of managing emotions. Have a look in advance to get some of these techniques practiced and ready to use for when needed. The overall website has general information… https://www.thedecider.org.uk/
But the app is especially helpful… https://pwa.thedecider.org.uk/#/
24/7 URGENT/CRISIS Mental Health support – Call the NHS Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302
Mental health services for Children and Young People, and their Parents/Carers/Guardians
What support is there for children’s mental health?
This section is for both children and young people, and for their parents, carers or friends who may be worried about them.
If you feel you might attempt suicide or harm yourself now, or have seriously harmed yourself, please call 999 for an ambulance or go straight to A&E if you are able to.
If you can keep yourself safe for now, but still need URGENT advice, the following will give you the support you need at times of CRISIS…
24/7 URGENT/CRISIS Mental Health support – Call the NHS Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302
Alternatively, please also consider reviewing the ‘I need help NOW’ section for other urgent support options.
If you are a child or young person that is feeling down or getting very worried or anxious, please reach out to others for specialist support. It is a good idea to get in touch with the school nurse, a teacher or tutor you know well, or the school’s pastoral care team to discuss any concerns you may have. They may be able to give specific advice, but also make some changes to make school and home life easier to manage.
Local free Support for you to access…
Tell Mi – Free online support and for young people aged 11+ as well as adults. Anonymous and free, peer support and online therapy. https://www.tellmi.help/
‘My Self-Referral’ LLR – Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services self-referral option.Under 18s can now self-refer themselves for support (no GP referral required) and seek more information about a variety of mental health issues. https://www.myselfreferral-llr.nhs.uk/
Rutland Information Service – As a parent or carer of a child or young person struggling with their mental health, you may benefit from getting support from others. See the directory of local services starting from the ‘Rutland Family Hub’ https://www.rutland.gov.uk/rutland-information-service/family-hub The visions Children’s Centre also provide courses on how you can support your child. https://www.visionsccc.co.uk/
Teen Health 11-19 Years – For local council advice and support locally for mental health, wellbeing and relationships. Refer via Early Help Rutland, by calling 01572 758493 or emailing [email protected]
Heads Up Leicester – Local charity for support. ‘We can help young people and their parents with challenging behaviour and conflict, low mood and depression, worry and anxiety, low self confidence and low self-esteem.’ https://www.headsupleicester.org.uk/
Refer yourself for counselling…
Relate – Children and young people’s counselling. https://www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/children-young-people-counselling.htm
Other counselling options may be available, some of which may be chargeable, such as family, and relationship counselling. https://www.relate.org.uk/get-help
Free NHS Talking Therapies – Refer yourself for NHS Talking Therapies. For those who live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and aged 16 or over. You do not need to see a GP first and can call directly. Please call VITA Health Group on 03300 945595. Or visit their website for more information or refer online… https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/leicester-leicestershire-rutland/
Self-help and online support for children’s mental Health…
Childline – 24/7 free help and support for people up to their 19th birthday. They can confidentially call, chat online or email about any problem big or small, share experiences and gain support via an online message board also. Call 0800 1111 or visit https://www.childline.org.uk/
Chat Health – Free text messaging support service for parents, guardians and carers of children aged 0-19.
07520 615 382 (9am to 5pm, they respond within 24hours).
Health for Kids – Support that focuses on healthy minds and bodies, for parents and carers of primary school aged children and the children themselves. https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/feelings/
Health for Teens – Support for older children and teenagers, focusing on their mental and physical health.
https://www.healthforteens.co.uk/feelings/
Mind -National charity for advice and support.provides support for 11-18 year olds. https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/
Anxiety UK – A charity for those affected by anxiety, stress, and anxiety-based depression. It offers a helpline and ‘Helping your Child’ CBT programme designed to give parents the skills to support their child, suitable for children aged 5-12. https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-help/helping-your-child/
YoungMinds – Advice and information for children and young people, and support for their parents, with a helpline, webchat, and email service – https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
NHS Website – NHS advice and support for children, teenagers, and young adults, and their parents. https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/children-and-young-adults/
Struggling to sleep?
The Sleep Charity – Advice and information. https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/information-support/children/
National Sleep Helpline – 03303 530 541 – 7-9pm Mon/Tues/Thurs and 9-11am Mon/Wed
Extra support…
If you are still struggling, either for yourself, or are concerned about somebody else, please contact the surgery to book a review. You may be offered an appointment with our dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to decide what other support you may need. In some cases, medication may be needed to support your mental health and aid your recovery.
I am worried about someone else…
If feel someone you know is in immediate danger and unable to keep themselves safe, please call 999 for an ambulance or take them straight to A&E if you are able to.
If they feel they can keep safe for now, but still need URGENT advice, ask them to call the NHS Crisis number for urgent support…
24/7 URGENT/CRISIS Mental Health support – Call the NHS Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302
It’s hard when you know someone is struggling, but you have no idea about how you can help them. Sharing this site with them is a good starting point.
Local Support…
Share some of the advice and support pages on here if you think they apply, or work through them together. It might be the bit of encouragement that they need, particularly knowing who they can contact in the local area.
Pepper’s and the Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe
On the High Street in Oakham, drop in sessions for people struggling with their mental health, for a chat and a cuppa. Several welcoming activities throughout the month to get confidence and support. Have a think about going along with them?https://www.peppersasafeplace.co.uk/
There are particular drop in times for anyone struggling with their mental health and needing immediate support, and transport could also be provided. https://www.peppersasafeplace.co.uk/our-services/neighbourhood-mental-health-cafe/
Get Out and About
Sometimes it’s a listening ear and knowing you’re there. Sometimes they just need a helping hand getting out and about and enjoying the old things they used to love doing. Check out the local area to see what’s up and coming… The Joy app – Services
Free NHS Talking Therapies
Advise them that they can refer themselves for NHS Talking Therapies. For those who live in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland and aged 16 or over. They do not need to see a GP first and can call directly. Please call VITA Health Group on 03300 945595. Or visit their website for more information or refer themselves online… Vita Health Group – Mental Health Services
Keeping them Safe…
To keep them safe, you may wish to come up with a ‘safe plan’ or suggest they take a look. If you both feel comfortable doing it, consider working through it together. It can be a great conversation starter and remind them of things they hadn’t thought about.
These websites can help keep people safe… https://theolliefoundation.org/
For support with self-harm…
https://harmless.org.uk/understanding-self-harm/
https://www.startaconversation.co.uk/sac-resources
Other support by Phone or Online…
Consider passing on the number of some professional services so that they know where else to turn if and when they may be needed.
24/7 URGENT/Non urgent listening support – Call the Samaritans for free on 116 123, or visit their website: www.samaritans.org
24/7 CRISIS text support -Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
0800 689 5652 – 6pm till Midnight
They welcome callers of all languages. Supportive and confidential listening service to anyone aged 18 and over, with thoughts of suicide. https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/
CALM
Suicide Prevention Helpline – 0800 585858 – 5pm till Midnight, 365 days a year
or Webchat (https://www.thecalmzone.net/get-support)
A free, confidential, anonymous, and non-judgmental support to those within the UK.
Papyrus Hopeline UK
0800 068 4141 – 9am till Midnight
For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.https://www.papyrus-uk.org/
For NHS Staff only…
We need support now and again too! Look after yourselves and one another. This is for NHS Staff support…
Text FRONTLINE to 85258 for support 24/7
https://www.england.nhs.uk/supporting-our-nhs-people/support-now/
Further Support for you…
The following sites also provides some great advice on how you can give some support…
https://www.thecalmzone.net/guides/worried-about-someone
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/papyrus-hopelineuk/#
If in doubt – share with them the NHS crisis telephone number, and encourage them to get in touch with their GP practice for review.
24/7 URGENT/CRISIS Mental Health support – Call the NHS Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302
NHS Tips and Links
- Specific Advice from the NHS
- The NHS has a dedicated website with advice on specific conditions and some techniques for you to try. Take a look for some further information.
- Visit Mental Health NHS
- This includes the NHS 5 Ways to Wellbeing…
- Connect… With the people around you. Connections support you and enrich daily life.
- Be active… Exercising makes you feel good, improving mobility and fitness.
- Take notice… Be curious. See and reflect on the beauty or new things around you. Gratitude
- Keep learning… Try something new, rediscover interests. Challenges for fun and confidence.
- Give… Do something nice for a friend or stranger. Be rewarded by giving
- Visit the NHS Mind Matters website page