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Local Support
Access Mental Health – Supporting You In A Crisis
If you are struggling to cope or feel yourself nearing a breakdown, Access Mental Health is here to provide help.
Steps 2 Wellbeing
Steps 2 Wellbeing is an NHS IAPT mental health service for adults aged 18+ living in Dorset and Southampton. It provides a range of low and high intensity treatments for common mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and PTSD. The service is free and also offers support for people living with long term health conditions. Please visit their website to complete a self – referral form.
National Support
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through a network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. The goal is to make sure everyone affected by severe mental illness has a good quality of life.
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Samaritans
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.