There are a range of local support services in the community
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Dudley Talking Therapy Service: Call 0800 953 0404 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or self-refer online. You must be over 16 and be registered with a GP in Dudley
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Sandwell Talking Therapies: Call 0121 612 6650 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays), or self-refer online. You must be aged 16 or over and registered with a GP in Sandwell
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Walsall Talking Therapy Service: Call 0800 953 0995 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or self-refer online. You must be over 17 and registered with a GP in Walsall
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Wolverhampton Talking Therapies: Call 0800 923 0222 Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, or self-refer online. You must be over 16 and registered with a GP in Wolverhampton
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The Kaleidoscope Plus Group: 24/7 free text service, text TeamKPG to 85258
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Base25: Call 01902 572040 Monday-Friday, 9am-11pm, and Saturday-Sunday 12pm-11pm for a range of support services in Wolverhampton
Other useful resources
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Samaritans: 24/7 helpline 116 123
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Mind: Helpline available Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, 0300 123 3393
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SupportLine: 01708 765200 (hours vary so ring for details)
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Rethink Mental Illness: Helpline available Monday-Friday 9.30am-4pm, 0300 5000 927
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Papyrus: Helpline available every day of the year, 9am-12am, 0800 068 4141
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Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): Webchat and telephone helpline available every day of the year, 5pm-12am, 0800 58 58 58
Better Health - Every Mind Matters
Get your free Mind Plan
There are little things we can all do to look after our mental health.
The Every Mind Matters mind plan offers a free online action plan, approved by the NHS, that can provide you with personalised, practical tips to help you take care of your mental health. Your plan can help you to deal with stress and anxiety, boost mood, improve sleep quality and take control of your wellbeing.
People can also join a 4-week email support programme where they can get reminders, swap in new tips and are encouraged to make looking after their mental well-being part of their everyday routine.
