Help & Advice
Sometimes it feels like we are alone but there are lots of ways to access support.
If You Are Struggling
You can speak to your GP. There are also many different people and organisations who can help you by offering a safe place to talk, that is free from judgement. See our poster for more information.
It's Okay Not To Be Okay
NHS 24
Well-Informed (SAMH) North Lanarkshire
Breathing Space
Offer advice and support if you need someone to talk to.
www.breathingspace.scot
Call: 0800 83 85 87
Mon-Thurs: 6pm – 2am
Friday-Mon: 6pm – 6am
LAMH Infoline South Lanarkshire
Provides mental health and well-being resources
infoline@lamh.org.uk
Call: 0330 3000 133
Mon-Fri: 10am – 2pm
Samaritans
NHS Inform
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger
Urgent help for young people, available 24/7 support.
www.youngminds.org.uk
Text YM to 85258 for free
Elament
In An Emergency
In An Emergency
Call: 999
Children & Young People
Stigma Free Lanarkshire have developed this poster to offer children and young people some NHS approved sources of further support. This poster is handy to have at the ready when having a conversation with a child or young person.
NHS 24 Online
Phone NHS 24 on 111 if you’re:
Feeling distressed, in a state of despair, suicidal, in need of emotional support.
For an emergency ambulance phone 999.
Well Connected
Well Connected is a programme in Lanarkshire.
This app contains information on each of the eight Well Connected areas and how to easily access the opportunities.
Lanarkshire Mind Matters
Mind Matters is run by NHS Lanarkshire Adult Psychological Services. It aims to link you with mental health information, advice and help, wherever you live in Lanarkshire. You can access online courses and self-help tools.
Caring Conversations
Stigma Free Lanarkshire have put together 5 simple tips for how to have a caring conversation with somebody that has reached out to you. These tips are intended to be used as a guide for conversations.