Local mental health services and support
If you need help with your mental health, there are different services in Gloucestershire. These are provided by the NHS, Gloucestershire County Council, charities, and other organisations.
Support includes:
- Health and wellbeing support - helping you stay well and manage your mental health
- Support from your GP - advice and treatment in your local community
- Specialist mental health care - community teams, crisis care, and hospital-based support
- Social care - practical help at home or with daily living
- Local groups and charities - community-based activities, peer support and advice
Below is a guide to some local mental health services and how they can help. (For information about GP and specialist mental health services, visit the dedicated web page.)
Local mental health services and support
This service supports adults who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood or depression, including self-harm. They also offer advice and information for friends, family, carers and professionals.
Call: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410022
Web: https://gloucestershirecando.org/contact-us
Their helpline is open 2-9pm, every day.
This service supports adults who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood or depression, including self-harm. They also offer advice and information for friends, family, carers and professionals.
Call: 0808 801 0606
Text: 07537 410022
Web: https://gloucestershirecando.org/contact-us
Their helpline is open 2-9pm, every day.
This service supports people who are feeling anxious, stressed or depressed. It offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a type of talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and actions are linked, and gives you practical ways to manage them.
It also provides other support, including self-help guides and online courses.
Call: 0800 073 2200
Web: www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/letstalk
This service supports people who are feeling anxious, stressed or depressed. It offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a type of talking therapy that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and actions are linked, and gives you practical ways to manage them.
It also provides other support, including self-help guides and online courses.
Call: 0800 073 2200
Web: www.ghc.nhs.uk/our-teams-and-services/letstalk
This service supports people in Gloucestershire who are experiencing ongoing or more complex mental health needs. It aims to help people stay well and reduce the need for more intensive services.
Support includes:
- one-to-one support to build confidence, independence and coping skills
- peer support, including one-to-one and group sessions
- help to connect with local services, activities and community networks
Call: 07570 343 767
Email: empoweringminds@rethink.org
Web: www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/community-support/empowering-minds
This service supports people in Gloucestershire who are experiencing ongoing or more complex mental health needs. It aims to help people stay well and reduce the need for more intensive services.
Support includes:
- one-to-one support to build confidence, independence and coping skills
- peer support, including one-to-one and group sessions
- help to connect with local services, activities and community networks
Call: 07570 343 767
Email: empoweringminds@rethink.org
Web: www.rethink.org/help-in-your-area/services/community-support/empowering-minds
The Cavern provides out-of-hours mental health support in a safe, non-clinical setting. You can drop in for a listening ear, take part in simple activities, and spend time in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Call: 01452 307201
Email: cavern@kftseekers.org.uk
Web: www.kftseekers.org.uk/cavern
The Cavern provides out-of-hours mental health support in a safe, non-clinical setting. You can drop in for a listening ear, take part in simple activities, and spend time in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Call: 01452 307201
Email: cavern@kftseekers.org.uk
Web: www.kftseekers.org.uk/cavern
Artlift offers creative programmes for adults in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mental health challenges, long-term health conditions or social isolation. Sessions focus on creativity, confidence and recovery, and are often accessed through referral or social prescribing.
Call: 01452 222726
Email: office@artlift.org
Web: artlift.org
Artlift offers creative programmes for adults in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mental health challenges, long-term health conditions or social isolation. Sessions focus on creativity, confidence and recovery, and are often accessed through referral or social prescribing.
Call: 01452 222726
Email: office@artlift.org
Web: artlift.org
Mental Health Mates runs friendly group walks for adults who want to improve their mental wellbeing through connection, conversation and gentle physical activity. Walks are led by volunteers and are open to anyone.
Email: gloucestermhm@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/p/MHM-Gloucester-100093557377555/
Mental Health Mates runs friendly group walks for adults who want to improve their mental wellbeing through connection, conversation and gentle physical activity. Walks are led by volunteers and are open to anyone.
Email: gloucestermhm@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/p/MHM-Gloucester-100093557377555/
Gloucestershire Carers Hub supports adults who care for someone with a physical illness, disability or mental health condition. It offers information, advice and emotional support to help you manage your wellbeing and the impact of caring.
Support includes:
- wellbeing guidance
- peer support
- carers’ assessments
- help managing the impact of caring
Gloucestershire Carers Hub supports adults who care for someone with a physical illness, disability or mental health condition. It offers information, advice and emotional support to help you manage your wellbeing and the impact of caring.
Support includes:
- wellbeing guidance
- peer support
- carers’ assessments
- help managing the impact of caring
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