In this short episode I go through some of the avenues to get help for your mental health - both in crisis and non-urgent.

Please note - some of this information applies only to North Yorkshire and North-East regions of the UK. If in doubt, please Google your area and 'mental health helpline' for your nearest resource.

NON URGENT RESOURCES

Book an appt with GP - Your doctor must be your first point of contact. Make an online urgent appt request!

Self refer to IAPT - Improving Access to Psychological Therapies - for those with mild to moderate anxiety, depression and/or wellbeing. You can self refer here: https://northyorkshiretalkingtherapies.co.uk/online-referral-form/

North Yorkshire only.

Ask your GP for a referral to your local Community Mental Health Team (CMHT). This may take a couple of weeks to months depending on the severity of your case and NHS backlogs.

Email Samaritans - jo@samaritans.org

USEFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Scarborough Survivors Mental Health Resource Centre, 01723 500222

www.scarboroughsurvivors.org.uk

CRISIS RESOURCES

Samaritans

Call 116 123 (24/7 helpline)

Mental Health Emergency Helpline

0800 0516 171

(County Durham, Darlington, Teeside, North Yorkshire and York only.)

If immediate risk to life ring 999