Call 999, or visit your nearest A&E department if you are in immediate danger
Call 111 or visit 111 online if you require urgent help
Talking Therapies
Talking therapies are a good way to improve mental health by talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in a safe, non-judgemental space.
Talking therapies may help you if you have…
- Difficult feelings, such as low mood, worries or stress
- Depression (including post-natal depression)
- Anxiety (including social anxiety, phobias and obsessive compulsive disorders)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Eating disorders (including anorexia and bulimia)
- Bipolar disorder
- Personality disorders
- Are coping with a long-term health condition
Your GP can discuss appropriate talking therapies with you.
Find out how to self-refer below…
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Useful Resources
Types of Talking Therapy How to find local mental health services Northamptonshire Talking Therapies Hub of Hope: Find support Support for Children and Young People Support for Before, During and After PregnancyHelplines
Helplines can provide immediate emotional support and crisis intervention for individuals suffering with their mental health. Family and friends of those affected can also access support this way.
| Mind | Call: 0300 102 1234 (9am- 6pm, Mon-Fri) |
| Samaritans | Call: 116 123 (24 hours, 365 days a year) Or Email: jo@samaritans.org |
| SANEline | Call: 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm – 10pm every day) |
| National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK | Call: 0800 587 0800 (6pm-midnight everyday) |
| CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) | Call: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight everyday) |
| Shout | Text: SHOUT to 85258 24/7 text service |
| Switchboard (For LGBTQ+) | Call: 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day) Or Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt |
| AgeUK | Call: 0800 678 1602 (8am-7pm everyday) |
| Childline (For under 19s) | Call: 0800 11 11 (24/7 service) |
| Young minds in crisis (For under 25s) | Text: YM to 85258 (24/7 service) |
| West Northamptonshire Mental Health | Call: 0800 448 0828 Or Text 07480 633531 (24/7 service) |
