If you are worried about your mental health and wellbeing, and are finding it difficult to cope, you’re not alone. There is lots of help and support available in Buckinghamshire:
GP: Your GP is a good first point of contact for confidential advice and support. For tips on how to start the conversation with your GP, you can find more information on the Mind website.
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies is an NHS service. It offers quick and easy access to talking therapies, practical support and employment advice for common mental health problems such as low mood, worry, stress.
You can self-refer by:
The website also provides access to a range of on-line evidence-based self-help resources.
If you are pregnant or have recently given birth
As many as 1 in 5 women experience mental health problems when they are pregnant or in the first year after they have had their baby. For some these problems are new, while for others they represent a continuation or worsening of existing mental health issues. It is important that mental health issues are recognised and supported early on. Speak to your GP, midwife or health visitor to discuss the type of support could receive. Mind also have some useful information on the types of specialist services that could support you during or after your pregnancy.
Switchboard (LGBT+) is an LGBT+ helpline for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being.
Telephone: 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm, this is a free service)
National Domestic Violence for help and advice about domestic abuse.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (24/7, this is a free service).
You can also use their webform to arrange a safe time to be contacted within 48 hours.
The Samaritans - free and confidential listening support open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
Telephone: 116 123
Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide) can provide confidential support and advice to children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
HOPELINE: 0800 068 41 41
Sport in Mind - aim to improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity. There are a number of weekly sessions across Buckinghamshire that can be accessed for free by anyone 17+.
Telephone: 0118 947 9762
