Urgent help in a crisis
- If you or someone you know needs urgent help in a mental health crisis, call the Gloucestershire Crisis team on 0800 169 0398. If there is an immediate danger to life, dial 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency Department.
Local mental health services
- Gloucestershire Counselling Service
- Gloucestershire Talking Therapies: call 0800 073 2200
- Every Mind Matters: you can also find information on how to create your own personalised “Mind Plan” with steps to protect your mental health and prevent problems escalating
- The Samaritans: call 116 123
- ConnectED: runs monthly group for discussing supporting loved ones struggling with eating and body image
- The Cavern coffee bar: provides a safe and support space, listening and peer support, activities, and an out-of-hours drop-in mental health service
Mental health support for young people
- Childline: call 0800 11 11
- Young Minds: text “YM” to 85258 for free 24/7 text support
- Teens In Crisis:
- ChatHealth: young people aged 11-19 years can get advice and support from a school nurse using the ChatHealth confidential texting service. Questions can be asked about a range of topics, including anxiety, emotional health and wellbeing, sexual health and relationships, family issues, body image, and a range of other health concerns. Send a text to 07507 333 351 and you should receive a response the same day within working hours.
