Mental Health Support
"Caring for a relative or friends with a mental health condition is hard. The
invisibility of the illness can make it feel like you are not a “real” carer. Trust me you are and you are making a huge difference to someone’s life."
Monthly Support Group
Every month, Friends of Rhyddings Park host a free support network for carers living with people who experience mental health problems. Come for free advice, tips and support. Refreshments provided.
No booking required - just drop in.
Once a month on a Friday morning
11.30am - 12.30pm
Visit Friends of Rhyddings Facebook page for dates and times of the next meeting.
Mental Health Support Guide
We have developed a guide for services and local support, though we do recommend that you contact each group as they may be operating differently.
You can find a copy of our Mental Health Support Guide by
If you run a community support group and wish to appear in the guide, please call us on (01254) 387444 or email info@carerslinklancashire.co.uk.
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Other services
Samaritans
A safe place for anyone struggling to cope. Call 116 123 Available 24/7 or visit www.samaritans.org
NHS Lancashire & South Cumbria
Helpline supporting everybody's mental health. Call 0800 915 4640 Available 24/7 or visit www.lscft.nhs.uk
The Wellbeing and Mental Health Texting Service (NHS)
Confidential and anonymous texting service supporting peoples wellbeing. Text HELLO to 07860 022846 or visit www.lscft.nhs.uk
No Panic
Helping people who suffer from panic attacks and other anxiety disorders. Call 0330 606 1174. Available every day 10am-10pm or visit www.nopanic.org.uk
The Calm Zone
Support just for men. Call 0800 585858 Available 5pm-Midnight every day or visit www.thecalmzone.net
Age UK
Helping older people who are at home and need a little extra support with their wellbeing. Call 0800678 1602 Available 8am-7pm daily or visit www.ageuk.org.uk
Home Start
Emotional support for families in East Lancashire Visit www.homestarteastlancs.org
MIND
Helping you understand and look after your mental health. Visit www.lancashiremind.org.uk
Childline
Confidential service where children can talk about any thing. Call 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk Available 24/7
MindEd
Educational source for adults on children's mental health. Visit www.minded.org.uk Available 24/7 Online only
Papyrus
For young people dealing with suicide and depression. Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209697 Available weekdays 10am-10pm weekends 2-10pm bank holidays 2-5pm or visit www.papyrus-uk.org
Young Minds
Advice for parents/carers on the mental health of children. Call 0808 802 5544 Available weekdays 12-10pm 24/7 for crisis messanger text YM to 85258 or visit www.youngminds.org.uk
Kooth Safe
Anonymous online counselling and support. Visit www. kooth.com Available weekdays 12pm-10pm weekends 6pm-10pm Healthy
Healthy Young Minds
Online self-help materials, resources and guidance. Available 24/7 Visit www.healthyyoungmindslsc.co.uk
Richmond Fellowship
A range of mental health support services, making recovery a reality. Visit www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
Togetherall
An online counselling service for anyone over 16. Visit www.togetherall.com
Red Rose Recovery
Supporting adults recovering from addiction and with the mental health/dual diagnosis. Visit www.redroserecovery.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
Working towards good mental health for all, prevention is better than cure. Visit www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Charlie Waller Trust
Resources and educational tools to help young people look after their mental wellbeing. Visit www.charliewaller.org Available 24/7