Feeling overwhelmed?
You could be feeling tearful, struggling to cope, panicking, don’t want to see anyone. If you have been feeling like this for a while and wondering where to turn, it’s time to get help.
When times have been hard and you’ve not been feeling yourself, are not able to take care of yourself or keep on top of your responsibilities, you may need help from a mental wellbeing professional to start feeling better again.
It's ok to ask for help
The idea of accessing support with mental wellbeing can, for some, seem scary. Mental wellbeing services are often misunderstood, and it can be difficult and confusing to know where to turn.
Many people who have used mental health services are surprised how positive their experience was and how different it was from what they imagined. Mental wellbeing professionals are skilled listeners who want to understand what’s going on in your life and find ways to help you feel better.
It's ok to tell someone how you feel.
Everyone is different and support that works for one person may not be the same for someone else. You may find that sharing how you are feeling with a trusted family member, friend, or GP can help you feel better.
There are places that you may not have thought of such as a night cafe named the Liverpool Light (The Light) which is a welcoming and safe space that people experiencing mental health-related crisis can turn to for support during the evening.
Or, if it works better for you, there are a number of free professional local services ready to help and support you.
Local services and support
If you need that bit of extra support, the following Liverpool services can help you:
The samaritans
The Samaritans offer emotional support to anyone who wants to chat through how they are feeling.
For a free, confidential chat with someone who cares, call 116 123 available 24/7 or visit samaritans.org
Talk Liverpool
A trained mental wellbeing professional will listen to you and help you get the right support. This could include online courses, therapies and ongoing support to help you feel better.
Call 0151 228 2300 or visit talkliverpool.nhs.uk
HEAL 85258
This is a free confidential, 24/7 text message support service from Mersey Care for anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope. You can chat with a trained volunteer who will listen to how you are feeling and discuss ways to help you start to feel better.
Text HEAL to 85258
Merseycare - Urgent Support
A trained and experienced team is on hand ready to listen and offer urgent mental health support, 24/7.
Freephone 0800 145 6570
Reach Out - Suicide Prevention
If you are feeling suicidal or at crisis point, you don’t have to struggle alone. There is help out there.
Visit reachoutsuicideprevention.co.uk
If you don’t feel able to keep yourself safe right now call 999 or go to A&E.