Mental health

Help in a crisis

All our doctors can see you to discuss your mental health and medication in a telephone or face to face appointment. If you are feeling suicidal, or having thoughts of self harm, please contact our receptionists who will arrange for the duty doctor to call you back.

If you or someone you know needs help in a mental health crisis outside normal working hours call the crisis teams on 0800 169 0398, selecting option 2 for Gloucester.

If there is an immediate danger to life, please dial 999 or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.

  • Gloucestershire Talking Therapies

    Talking Therapies (previously known as Let’s Talk) offers talking therapies to people aged 18 and over, registered with a GP in Gloucestershire, who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression.

    Phone
    0800 073 2200

    Website
    www.talk2gether.nhs.uk

  • Connect and Offload (CandO)

    CandO support adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood, or depression, including support for self-harm. They can also provide support and information to friends, family and others.

    They also run a moderated online peer support forum to support adults with their mental health.

    Phone
    0808 801 0606
    Helpline available 365 days a year 2.00 pm and 9.00 pm.

    Email
    cando@rethink.org

    Website
    www.gloucestershirecando.org

  • NHS mental health

    Find information and support for your mental health.

    Website
    NHS: Mental health

  • Every Mind Matters

    Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. There are simple things we can all do to look after our mental health and wellbeing take our quiz to get started today with a free plan, expert advice and practical tips.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk

  • 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.

    Phone
    116 123

    Website
    Samaritans

    Email
    jo@samaritans.org

  • CALM

    Anyone can hit crisis point. CALM runs a free and confidential helpline and webchat – seven hours a day, seven days a week for anyone who needs to talk about life’s problems.

    Phone
    0800 58 58 58

    Website
    www.thecalmzone.net

  • Exercise and Mental Health for Young People

    This webpage explains the link between physical activity and mental health and offers some suggestions about getting started. It is for young people who want to know:
    How being active can make you feel better.
    How exercise can help depression and anxiety.
    How active you need to be to feel better.

    Website
    www.rcpsych.ac.uk

  • Get Active, Feel Good

    There are lots of different types of exercise and physical activity. The most important thing to consider, is finding something that you enjoy. Mind has some great resources on where to start.

    Website
    www.mind.org.uk

  • Gloucestershire Counselling Service

    The GCS provides a counselling service to people living in Gloucestershire. People from all backgrounds and areas of the community may find counselling helpful at particular times in their life.

    Phone
    01453 766310

    Website
    www.gloscounselling.org.uk

  • Kooth

    The Kooth team provide free, safe and anonymous online support and counselling. The whole team are made up of friendly and experienced individuals who want to help you.

    Website
    Kooth

  • Listening Post

    Listening Post offers counselling to adults in Gloucestershire suffering from emotional distress.

    Phone
    01452 383820

    Website
    www.listeningpost.org.uk

    Email
    lpostcounselling@listeningpost.org.uk

  • Mind

    Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

    Phone
    0300 123 3393

    Website
    Mind

  • PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide

    Suicide is the biggest killer of those under 35 in the UK. PAPYRUS wants to help build a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts.

    Phone
    0800 068 41 41

    Email
    pat@papyrus-uk.org

    Website
    papyrus-uk.org

  • Rethink Mental Illness

    Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

    Phone
    0121 522 7007

    Website
    Rethink Mental Illness

    Email
    info@rethink.org

  • SANE

    SANE is a UK mental health charity working to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.

    Phone(16:30-22:30 daily)
    0300 304 7000

    Email
    info@sane.org.uk

  • The Mix

    The Mix is the UK’s free, confidential helpline service for young people under 25 who need help, but don’t know where to turn.

    Phone
    0808 808 4994

    Website
    www.themix.org.uk

  • Qwell

    Online counselling and well-being for adults.

    Website
    www.qwell.io

  • Young Minds

    Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.

    Free Text Messaging Service
    85258