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

Staffordshire Mental Health Helpline

Local mental health helpline, 2pm to 2am every day of the year

Call: 0808 800 2234

Text: 07860 022 821

Instant message online at www.brighter-futures.org.uk

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/

Switchboard

National LGBT+ helpline, 10am to 10pm every day

Call: 0800 0119 100

Email: hello@switchboard/lgbt

Website switchboard.lgbt

Mind Mental Health Helpline

National charity with branches throughout the UK

Get Urgent Help Now: Get Help Now Tool

Helpline: 0300 123 3393

Email: [email protected]

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