10/10/2026
๐ Mental Health Support โ Help is Available
Whether you are experiencing a difficult time yourself, are worried about someone else, or simply want someone to talk to, there are services available to help.
๐ฉบ NHS Talking Therapies
If you are aged 16 or over, registered with a GP in Worcestershire and experiencing problems such as anxiety, depression, low mood or stress, you can self-refer to NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Talking Therapies.
The service offers free, confidential support, including online, group and one-to-one support.
๐ 0300 013 57 27
You can also self-refer online.
๐ Urgent mental health support โ NHS 111
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, feels unsafe or is extremely distressed, you can contact the 24-hour NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline.
๐ Call 111 and select the mental health option
The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for people of all ages. You can also call on behalf of someone you are concerned about.
๐ Worcestershire Safe Haven
Worcestershire Safe Haven, provided by Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind, offers telephone support and, where appropriate, face-to-face support for adults experiencing a mental health crisis.
๐ 01905 600400
๐ Open evenings, 6pmโ1am
Face-to-face appointments may be available following an initial telephone call.
๐ฌ Shout โ Crisis Text Service
If you would rather text than speak on the phone, you can contact Shout for confidential crisis support.
๐ฑ Text REACHOUT to 85258
Support is available 24 hours a day.
โ๏ธ Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to, the Samaritans are available around the clock.
๐ 116 123 โ free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
๐ค Local community support
There are also opportunities locally to connect with others and support your wellbeing.
๐จ If someone is in immediate danger
If you believe someone's life is at immediate risk, or they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose, call 999 or go to A&E.
You don't have to wait until things reach crisis point before asking for help. Talking to someone early can make a difference.
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