Mental health support

When life is tough, Samaritans are there to listen at any time of the day or night. You can talk to them about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult.

They’re available to 24/7, every single day of the year.

Call free on 116 123.
They also have a self-help app: selfhelp.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope.

It offers crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance. They can help with issues including:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Abuse
• Panic attacks
• Suicidal thoughts
• Self-harm
• Relationship problems
• Bullying

Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to get started
giveusashout.org/

Mind’s Infoline advisors provide information on a range of topics including:

• types of mental health problems
• where to get help and support in your local area
• medication and alternative treatments and advocacy

The Helpline is open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Email: info@mind.org.uk

Silver Line is a confidential, free helpline for older people over 55. It’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year.

People call just for a chat, to say Good Night or Good Morning to someone, or talk how their day was. Others call for information, to seek advice about something, or share a concern or worry.

Their specially trained helpline team can:

• offer conversation and friendship
• provide information and advice
• link callers to local groups and services.
• refer people on to receive regular friendship calls.
• protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect

Call anytime on 0800 4 70 80 90.
Find out more at: www.thesilverline.org.uk

If you are experiencing mental ill-health and need support to maintain your home or to find a more suitable place to live, Derby Independent Living may be able to help.

How can they help?

They provide support via one-to-one visits in your own home and drop-in sessions at one of our local P3 Navigators, as well as safe places to live in the community.

One size doesn’t fit all, and their team of experienced support workers will work with you to ensure that support packages are tailored to your individual requirements.

They can work alongside you to build confidence in a number of areas to ensure you are able to stay independent in your home, such as budgeting, improving daily living skills, developing supportive local networks, as well as accessing specialist services.

They can provide support if:

• You are aged 16 or over
• You need housing-related support (or are currently homeless)
• Your mental health is impacting on your day-to-day life
• You are a resident of, or have a local connection to Derbyshire (excluding Derby City)

Find out more

• Visit their website On their website you can make an online referral, for yourself or someone you know
• Tel: 01773 742051 (Lines are open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)
• Email: DIL@p3charity.org
• Drop in and see them - they have five centres (known as Navigators) in Buxton, Ilkeston, Matlock Ripley and Swadlincote - take a look on their website for addresses and opening times.

The Counselling Directory is a resource hub to help people struggling with their emotional wellbeing to find a qualified and insured counsellor.

Their site has a list of available counsellors located in Derbyshire and surrounding areas: www.counselling-directory.org.uk/county/derbyshire

It includes counselling organisations and charities who offer free or low concession counselling. All counsellors have provided proof of membership with a professional body.