Mental health problems affect many people and knowing when to seek help is essential for ensuring that you get the right help when you need it.
Self-help is available through NHS Choices, as well as, mental health helplines.
If you need to be seen face to face, please request an appointment to see your GP
NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
Website
Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindSANE
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. They work to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
Phone
02038 051 790
Website
www.sane.org.uk/home
Email
info@sane.org.ukNorfolk LGBT+ Project
To relieve the mental and emotional suffering of people in Norfolk and Waveney who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT+) or in doubt of their sexuality or gender identity by the provision of advice, peer-support and information.
Phone
01603 219 299
Website
www.norfolklgbtproject.co.uk
Email
info@norfolklgbtproject.co.ukCombat Stress
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Phone
08001 381 619
Text
07537 404 719
Website
www.combatstress.org.uk
Email
helpline@combatstress.org.ukThe Norwich Centre
They offer professional confidential counselling and will not turn anyone away for financial reasons. Please note that they are not a crisis service.
Phone
01603 617 709
Website
www.norwichcentre.org
Email
info@norwichcentre.orgCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
Phone
0800 585 858
Website
www.thecalmzone.netNHS Talking Therapies Norfolk and Waveney also known as Norfolk and Waveney Wellbeing
The Wellbeing Service offer free help and support to improve wellbeing and manage stress, low mood and anxiety. Their aim is to reduce the onset of mental ill health, prevent deterioration and promote recovery by offering a range of online workshops, talking therapies, employment support, peer support and social activities.
Phone
0300 123 1503
Website
www.wellbeingnands.co.ukChange, Grow, Live
Their mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. The vision they’re working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.
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Change Grow Live