Links to Help and Support for Parents
Links to websites and helpline phone numbers
MINDLINE mental health support. Emotional support helpline 01823 276 892
Due to COVID-19 MINDLINE have increased support to 9am – 11pm Monday – Friday and 8pm – 11pm Saturday and Sunday.
SANEline, offer telephone support, 0300 number which you may get charged for but should come under your telephone contract inclusive minutes
SILVERLINE helpline for older people: 0800 4 70 80 90. Also offering advise around corona virus
Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.samaritans.org
Provides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide.
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Line
Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (9.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday)
Email: online contact form
Website: http://www.rethink.org/about-us/our-mental-health-advice
Provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. Rethink also runs Rethink services and groups across England.
The Mix
Telephone: 0808 808 4994 (11am-11pm, free to call)
Email: Helpline email form
Crisis Support: Text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258.Website: www.themix.org.uk/get-support The Mix provides judgement-free information and support to young people aged 13-25 on a range of issues including mental health problems. Young people can access the The Mix’s support via phone, email, webchat, peer to peer and counselling services.
SHOUT
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Text: 85258
Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/
Elefriends
Website: http://elefriends.org.uk/
Elefriends is a supportive online community where you can be yourself. Elefriends is run by Mind.
WEBSITES with specific links to Coronavirus
Government Advice
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response
General Tips and Resources for Mental Health and Covid-19
Mind – Coronavirus and Your Wellbeing: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
BBC News – Coronavirus: How to protect your mental health: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51873799
General CBT based self-help: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/
World Health Organisation – Mental health considerations: https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/mental-health-considerations.pdf
FACE COVID – How to respond effectively to the Corona crisis – by Russ Harris
Disorder Specific Resources
Anxiety (including health anxiety): Anxiety (including health anxiety):
OCD:
Managing Uncertainty and Worry
Uncertainty: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/apple2.htm
Worry: https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/gad.htm
CBT resources
Managing Isolation
For older people:
Domestic Violence
Financial Concerns
Government support: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-support-for-employees-benefit-claimants-and-businesses
Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Advice for Carers