{"id":88,"date":"2023-10-18T16:16:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wceds\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2024-12-23T15:53:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T15:53:16","slug":"general-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wceds\/resources\/general-support\/","title":{"rendered":"General mental health and wellbeing practical support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many organisations and resources available to support mental health and wellbeing. Below is a guide to local and national services that can provide advice, support, and a listening ear for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.<\/p>\n<h2>Local mental health charities<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind<\/h3>\n<p>A local mental health charity offering advice and support to anyone with mental health problems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 01783 432 031<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sgmind.org.uk\/\">www.sgmind.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Wiltshire Mind<\/h3>\n<p>Another local charity providing mental health support and advice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 01225 706 532<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wiltshiremind.co.uk\/\">www.wiltshiremind.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>National mental health support<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Mind<\/h3>\n<p>Mind offers advice, support, and over 60 information booklets on mental health topics. Whether you\u2019re living with a mental health condition or supporting someone who is, Mind provides vital resources.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Information Line:<\/strong> 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am\u20136pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> 86463<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@mind.org.uk\">info@mind.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Rethink Mental Illness<\/h3>\n<p>Rethink supports those affected by mental health challenges, including service users, carers, family, and friends. In Wiltshire, the <strong>Mental Health Inclusion Service<\/strong> helps combat isolation and loneliness by creating opportunities to connect with the local community.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am\u20134pm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethink.org\/help-in-your-area\/services\/community-support\/wiltshire-mental-health-inclusion-service\/\">Rethink Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Wiltshire Service User Network<\/h3>\n<p>The Wiltshire Service User Network promotes involvement for people who use health and social services and supports them to have a voice.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsun.co.uk\/\">www.wsun.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Community support<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Happy Caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<p>Happy Caf\u00e9s in Salisbury, Chippenham, and Wootton Bassett provide a warm welcome to anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing. They offer a space to connect over a drink and friendly conversation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ocm.wiltshire.gov.uk\/rwb\/welcome-this-is-a-happy-cafe\/\">Happy Caf\u00e9s<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Community Hubs<\/h3>\n<p>Community Hubs in Chippenham and Swindon are welcoming spaces for people to gather, find support, and access local clubs and groups.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chippenham Hub:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/adults.wiltshire.gov.uk\/Services\/1885\">Details here<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swindon Hub:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/swindonhub.org.uk\/\">Details here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Confidential listening services<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Samaritans<\/h3>\n<p>The Samaritans provide a confidential, judgement-free listening service for people in distress or despair.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 116 123 (free, available 24\/7, 365 days a year)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\">www.samaritans.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Papyrus<\/h3>\n<p>Papyrus supports children, teenagers, and young adults (up to age 35) who are struggling or worried about someone else.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 0800 068 4141 (10am\u201310pm weekdays, 2pm\u201310pm weekends)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:pat@papyrus-uk.org\">pat@papyrus-uk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> 07786 209 697<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.papyrus-uk.org\/\">www.papyrus-uk.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>Shout<\/h3>\n<p>Shout offers a free, confidential text messaging service for those feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Text:<\/strong> SHOUT to 85258<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.giveusashout.org\/\">www.giveusashout.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ohft-box gray\">\n<h3>CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)<\/h3>\n<p>CALM is dedicated to preventing suicide and offers support for anyone in crisis.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helpline:<\/strong> 0800 58 58 58 (5pm\u2013midnight, every day)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/\">www.thecalmzone.net<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many organisations and resources available to support mental health and wellbeing. Below is a guide to local and national services that can provide advice, support, and a listening ear for anyone experiencing mental health challenges. 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