HELP IN A CRISIS
Ways to help yourself in a crisis
SHOUT Crisis Support Test Service
Text BLUELIGHT to 85258 - Free out of hours text service for emergency services. If you're struggling to cope and need immediate support.
Create a safety plan
Follow the link to Very Well Mind
Samaritans
Call 116 123. Email - jo@samaritans.org 24/7 Helpline
Samaritans for healthcare professionals
A wellbeing support line for anyone who works in health and social care. If you're feeling worried, stressed or overwhelmed, or just need to talk things through after a busy shift or long day at work.
Call
English: 0800 484 0555 7am - 11pm everyday.
Welsh: 0808 164 2777 7am - 11pm everyday.
CALM -Campaign Against Living Miserably
A leading movement against suicide
Call 0800 58 58 58 - 5pm to midnight every day
Follow the link to CALM guides
C.A.L.L
24/7 Mental Health Helpline for Wales offering emotional support, information and literature. Self-assessment tool and self-help CBT.
Call 0800 132 737 / Text 81066
Follow the link for the CALL Helpline
BMA Counselling service
For doctors and medical students - you do not have to be a member to access.
Call 0330 123 1245, 24/7
BMA Counselling service |
24hrs/day 7 days/week |
For Doctors and medical students. *You do not have to be a member to access* |
Doctors Support Network |
Peer support for doctors and medical students with mental health concerns |
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RCN Counselling service |
0345 772 6100 |
Counselling and therapy for Nurses and Midwives
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Nurse Lifeline |
0808 801 0455 Mon-Fri 7pm-11pm |
For all nurses, midwives, health support workers and their families
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Frontline19 |
Free psychological support service and therapists |
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The Ambulance Staff Charity |
02477 987 922 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Email: support@theasc.org.uk
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Supporting mental, physical and financial wellbeing for the Ambulance community. Counselling available |
Useful Contacts
SBUHB Staff Wellbeing Advice and Support Service
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For EMRTS staff: https://nhswales365.sharepoint.com/sites/SBU_Intranet Email: SBU.StaffWellbeing@wales.nhs.uk
Phone: 01639 684568 or ext 44568 9am - 5pm, Monday – Friday
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Occupational Health Department
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Website: Follow this link to SBUHB's Occupational Health Email: SBU.OccHealth@wales.nhs.uk Phone: 01792 703610 Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm |
When your mental health is impacting on your work and vice versa |
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Canopi |
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Second Victim Support
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Second Victim Support recognises the impact that a significant incident has on the healthcare providers involved. |
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Mind Cymru |
0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk |
Mental health problems Local services Treatment options Advocacy services |
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Side by Side |
Email: sidebysideonline@mind.org.uk |
Peer support online community talking about mental health
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Just B Counselling and Trauma helpline for Frontline workers |
0300 303 4434 8am-8pm 7 days/week |
Bereavement and grief, Trauma, Emotional support, Any other ways the COVID-19 pandemic has affected you. |
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Anxiety UK |
Follow this link to Anxiety.org 03444 775 774 Text support: 07537 416 905 |
Helpline Access to therapy Groups Courses Supporting others |
Association of Anaesthetists
Coffee and a gas: A wellbeing podcast
Follow this link to Anaesthetists Wellbeing podcast
Mental Wellbeing
Follow this link for Anaesthetists.org Wellbeing
Sane Mental Health Forum
Online community that offers a safe space to share experiences
Follow this link to Sane.org Support
SELF HELP
SilverCloud
Online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Courses and Wellbeing Tips
Follow the link for the Silver Cloud Health Wellbeing courses
A-Z of Mental Health
Follow this link for Mind.Org support
Online stress control tools
Follow this link to Stresscontrol
10 stress busters
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/tips-to-reduce-stress/
Mental wellbeing audio guide
NHS Mood Zone
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/
Mood Assessment Quiz
Free Apps for NHS Staff
https://www.nhsemployers.org/news/update-free-mental-health-apps-nhs-staff
Sleep app: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/pzizz/