Mental Health

If your mental or emotional state quickly gets worse or deteriorates, this can be called a ‘mental health crisis’. In this situation, it is important to get help quickly.

To reach the Mental Health Crisis Line please call NHS 111 and select option two (mental heaqlth option) dedicated local staff will support you to access the help you need. The phone line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages – including children and young people.

Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.

Click the links below to see if they can help you.

Need urgent help? :: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 

https://www.cheshireccg.nhs.uk/choose-well-cheshire/mental-health/

Is a new safe space for people struggling with emotional and psychological distress, and considering themselves to be in a self-defined crisis. The facility is hosted by professionals, volunteers and peers, including people with lived experience. It is open to all residents of Cheshire West and Chester aged 18+.

Run by the Spider Project, who have worked closely with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and West Cheshire CCG in providing the service, Cafe 71 is an alternative to the traditional pathway for people who need help and support within a community setting.

71-77 St.Anne Street
Chester
CH1 3HT

Telephone number

01244 393139

IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) services are for adults and older people, with mild, moderate-to severe symptoms of anxiety or depression. You can find your local IAPT service on the NHS website..

Are you feeling anxious or stressed and need support? Text 'BLUE' to 85258 to start a conversation, via text, with a trained volunteer, who will provide free and confidential support. The Shout service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. An explainer animation that displays how the service works is also available 

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign(this link will open in a new window - popups must be allowed) to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.