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Support with challenges that impact wellbeing

There could be times in your life when you need a bit of extra support. Difficult or negative experiences can affect your mental wellbeing. Whatever you are experiencing there is free, confidential and professional help and support available in Liverpool.

Difficult or traumatic events

Everyone responds differently to difficult or traumatic events.  Witnessing conflict or acts of violence is upsetting for most people and can be traumatic for some.

Loneliness

Major life events such as losing a loved one, having a baby or becoming unemployed can leave you feeling lonely. 

Long covid

Long Covid can affect your mental wellbeing as well as your physical health. Research has shown it is common for people to feel cut off from society, unable to keep up with their usual routines and enjoy the things they used to.

Being a carer

Caring can be very rewarding and help strengthen the relationship with the person being cared for. But it can also be overwhelming and affect someone’s mental wellbeing in many ways.

New arrivals to the city

Liverpool is a welcoming city offering support to refugees, people seeking asylum and vulnerable migrants.

Bereavement

Everyone reacts to grief in their own way. If you want to chat about how you are feeling and get support, there’s help out there.

Gambling

Support for those affected by or at risk of gambling related harm, including partners, family members and friends.

Self-harming

Support for those hurting themselves to feel pain through cutting, burning or excessive drug or alcohol use. Your GP can refer you to appropriate services, but you can also talk in confidence to a number of organisations.

Domestic violence

Support for anyone suffering any form of abuse including physical, psychological, sexual, economic or emotional abuse – including those who are being abusive or violent towards someone.

Eating disorders

Your GP should be the first port of call to access help. But the following confidential services offer support for anyone with symptoms of persistent disordered eating or eating-related behaviours.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. 

Substance misuse and alcohol

Using drugs and alcohol to deal with mental health symptoms or life situations can make it worse. It can have a long-term effect on you and those around you, and make it more likely to get a mental health illness. Support is available if you or someone you know needs help.

Money issues and housing

Help with debt, housing issues, finding a job, welfare benefits and more.