Help in a crisis
All our doctors can see you to discuss your mental health and medication in a telephone or face to face appointment. If you are feeling suicidal, or having thoughts of self harm, please contact our receptionists who will arrange for the duty doctor to call you back.
If you or someone you know needs help in a mental health crisis outside normal working hours call the crisis teams on 0800 169 0398, selecting option 2 for Gloucester.
If there is an immediate danger to life, please dial 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.
Gloucestershire Talking Therapies
Talking Therapies (previously known as Let’s Talk) offers talking therapies to people aged 18 and over, registered with a GP in Gloucestershire, who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression.
Phone
0800 073 2200
Website
www.talk2gether.nhs.ukConnect and Offload (CandO)
CandO support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, or depression, including support for self-harm. They can also provide support and information to friends, family and others.
They also run a moderated online peer support forum to support adults with their mental health.
Phone
0808 801 0606
Helpline available 365 days a year 2.00 pm and 9.00 pm.
Email
cando@rethink.orgNHS mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental healthEvery Mind Matters
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing take our quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.
Website
www.nhs.ukSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
Website
Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgCALM
Anyone can hit crisis point. CALM runs a free and confidential helpline and webchat – seven hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.
Phone
0800 58 58 58
Website
www.thecalmzone.netExercise and Mental Health for Young People
This webpage explains the link between physical activity and mental health and offers some suggestions about getting started. It is for young people who want to know:
How being active can make you feel better.
How exercise can help depression and anxiety.
How active you need to be to feel better.
Website
www.rcpsych.ac.ukGet Active, Feel Good
There are lots of different types of exercise and physical activity. The most important thing to consider, is finding something that you enjoy. Mind has some great resources on where to start.
Website
www.mind.org.ukGloucestershire Counselling Service
The GCS provides a counselling service to people living in Gloucestershire. People from all backgrounds and areas of the community may find counselling helpful at particular times in their life.
Phone
01453 766310
Website
www.gloscounselling.org.ukKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
KoothListening Post
Listening Post offers counselling to adults in Gloucestershire suffering from emotional distress.
Phone
01452 383820
Website
www.listeningpost.org.uk
Email
lpostcounselling@listeningpost.org.ukMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
Website
MindPAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide
Suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK. PAPYRUS wants to help build a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts.
Phone
0800 068 41 41
Email
pat@papyrus-uk.org
Website
papyrus-uk.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgSANE
SANE is a UK mental health charity working to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Phone(16:30-22:30 daily)
0300 304 7000
Email
info@sane.org.ukThe Mix
The Mix is the UK’s free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25 who need help, but don’t know where to turn.
Phone
0808 808 4994
Website
www.themix.org.ukQwell
Online counselling and well-being for adults.
Website
www.qwell.ioYoung Minds
Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
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