If you think you might be experiencing a mental health problem, there are a number of services that can help you, including your GP.
Due to coronavirus, GPs are offering telephone appointments, so you will not need to attend the surgery unless the GP tells you that a face-to-face appointment is necessary. Your GP may refer you to a more specialist service. You can also self-refer to Supporting Minds.
togetherall.com – is an online platform people aged 16 or over offers a range of help. It is free to use for Blackpool residents.
Mental health support for young people
Blackpool now has one way access children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing services.
Freephone: 0800 121 7762
Email: bfwh.options4cyp@nhs.net
Kooth, an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people aged 11 to 16, accessible through mobile phone, tablet and desktop and free to use for Blackpool residents.
Urgent mental health support
If you are in crisis and need help and support straight away you can:
- Call the mental health crisis line on 0800 953 0110
- Contact the wellbeing helpline and texting services on 0800 915 4640 or by texting 'Hello' to 07860 022846
- Dial 999 if you have harmed yourself
Further support
These organisations offer signposting and ongoing support, advice and self-help tools.
Healthier Lancs and South Cumbria
A wide ranging list of mental health support services available for adults and children in Blackpool.
Every Mind Matters
Practical advice, from how to deal with anxiety, to boosting your mood and sleeping better. Information for adults, children, young people and parents. Create your own mind plan and learn techniques to help your mental wellbeing while staying at home.
NHS talking therapies
Find out about talking therapies available through the NHS and self-refer if you need to.
Healthier Blackpool Get Vocal
Get 5 tips for better mental health and access local support services in Blackpool.
Free listening services
Samaritans are available to listen 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call 116 123 to talk to a trained Samaritan, 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.