Get Help From Others
There is no shame in seeking help. There are people and organisations that care about you and want to help you feel better. If you feel low, anxious or depressed talk to your GP or contact one of the organisations we have listed below.
If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm – either to yourself or someone else – phone 999
Mind Mental Health Helpline
National charity with branches throughout the UK
Get Urgent Help Now: Get Help Now Tool
Helpline: 0300 123 3393 (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Useful List of Other LGBT+ Organisations: Mind list of LGBTQIA+ Organisations
Samaritans
Free Helpline, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Call: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Project 93
Local charity offering various support services
Project 93 is a registered charity dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals affected by HIV in Staffordshire. The support offered includes LGBTQ+ counselling services.
Call: 01782 201251
Website: p93.org
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Access Team
Local NHS Service, open 24 hours every day
Available every hour, every day of the year, for people of any age. If you are concerned about your mental health or someone you care for, you can contact the Access Team at their Crisis Care Centre
Call: 0800 0 328 728 (Option 1).
Or if you are unable to speak over the phone, the team are available via text on 07739 775202
Website: combinedwellbeing.org.uk/
Access Team – South Staffordshire
Local NHS Service, open 24 hours every day
Available every hour, every day of the year, for people of any age. If you are concerned about your mental health or someone you care for, you can contact the Access Team at their Crisis Care Centre
Call: 0808 196 3002
Website: www.mpft.nhs.uk/service-users-and-carers/emergency-help
Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Talking Therapies
Local NHS Service, open 24 hours every day
Support to those struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, low mood, worry, phobias and other mental and emotional issues and to those adjusting to living with a long-term health condition
Call: 0300 3030923
Changes
Local charity offering peer support groups
Mental health services face-to-face – at venues throughout Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire.
Call: 01782 411433
Email: contact@changes.org.uk
Switchboard
National LGBT+ helpline, 10am to 10pm every day
Call: 0800 0119 100
Email: hello@switchboard/lgbt
Website: switchboard.lgbt
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