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Services

If immediate help is required, call NHS 111 or 999 in an emergency


Liverpool Light Cafe

Address: 181-185 London Road, L3 8JG

The Liverpool Light service is a preventative out-of-hours mental health crisis service, open from 6pm – 12am, 7 days a week. This space offers a safe and secure environment for individuals to de-escalate, recuperate and begin their recovery.


Talk Liverpool 

Contact: 0151 228 2300 (Monday to Friday, 8am – 6pm)

A free NHS service offering psychological therapies to adults in Liverpool who are feeling depressed or anxious.


James’ Place

Contact: psaini@liverpool.ac.uk

A Liverpool service which helps men practically and emotionally through the crisis period, enabling them to learn new coping strategies.


PAPRYUS

Contact: 08000684141 (phone) ¦ 07786209697 (text) ¦ pat@papyrus-uk.org (email)

A national charity working towards building a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts. Help accessed through the telephone, text or email is confidential.


Samaritans

Contact: 116123 (free)

Samaritans are a national charity with local branches who are available around the clock to help anyone.


State of Mind

Looking to harness the power of sports to promote positive mental health among sportsmen and women, fans and wider communities.


Childline

Contact: 08001111

Childline is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a Childline counsellor about anything- no problem is too big or too small.


Opening up Cricket

Formed in 2014 to promote mental well-being and suicide prevention through cricket.


Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Contact: 0800585858 (free)

CALM is a registered charity which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK. If you are a young person under 18 you can email info@rd4u.org.uk  to get in touch with one of their trained volunteers.


SANE

Contact: 0300 304 7000

SANE are a mental health charity who operate a helpline (above) open 4.30pm – 10.30pm daily.

Contact: 0800585858 (free)

CALM is a registered charity which exists to prevent male suicide in the UK. If you are a young person under 18 you can email info@rd4u.org.uk  to get in touch with one of their trained volunteers.


Zero Suicide Alliance

Contact: 0300 304 7000

The Zero Suicide Alliance is a collaborative of National Health Service trusts, businesses and individuals who are all committed to suicide prevention in the UK and beyond. The alliance is ultimately concerned with improving support for people contemplating suicide by raising awareness of and promoting FREE suicide prevention training which is accessible to all. The aims of this training are to: enable people to identify when someone is presenting with suicidal thoughts/behaviour, to be able to speak out in a supportive manner, and to empower them to signpost the individual to the correct services or support.


Hub of Hope

Chasing the Stigma (CTS) launched the Hub of Hope – a national mental health database to bring help and support together in one place, with a focus on grassroots organisations.

 

Mental Health Resources for Young People and Parents


The Mix

Contact: 08088084994 ¦ Crisis line: [text THEMIX to] 85258

The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. It is suitable for 16-25 year old’s to help them take on any challenges they’re facing, including mental health difficulties, sexuality and drugs. Includes 1-2-1 chat online and helpline.


Moodjuice

Information and advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions. The site contains information on organisations, services and various self-help guides covering conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems that can offer support, advice and information.


The Lowdown

A teenager health site; the ‘Mind’ section offers information and advice about common mental health conditions and dealing with difficult feelings; plus lots of tips on how to stay happy and well.


Young Minds

Parent’s helpline: 0808 802 5544

Information and real life stories about children and young people’s mental health, and ways to get help.


MindEd

Twitter: @MindEdUK

Provides information, guidance and ‘e-learning’ modules on children and young people’s mental health, well-being and development to any adult to help them support the development of young healthy minds, and identify and support children and young people with mental health issues.


Get-Help Self

Provides information about various mental health conditions and self-help resources.


Stay Alive app – Android
Stay Alive app – Apple

This app is a pocket suicide prevention resource, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.