
This page is designed to help anyone working in Herefordshire and Worcestershire access basic information and tools around supporting those struggling with mental health or suicide.
It also highlights resources for you to maintain wellbeing and look after yourself after a difficult conversation.
The information provided is basic signposting and not for clinical mental health referrals.
If you are a mental health professional and want to make a referral to the Healthy Minds NHS service please visit the specific Herefordshire professional referral or Worcestershire professional referral website pages.
Healthy Minds is an NHS Talking Therapies service in Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
All of us at some point feel low, anxious, worried or depressed. It is completely normal but it can also start to impact what we do and who we are and when we reach that point it is important to get help to prevent these feelings getting worse. We understand that seeking support is a big step. There are many situations in a person’s life which may cause stress, anxiety, low mood or depression. We hope to provide you with support and information that will help you feel yourself again.
If you would like to find out more about Healthy Minds, or self refer, visit the Healthy Minds page.
If someone is upset, stressed or struggling with wellbeing, follow the SHUSH listening tips created by the Samaritans:
Not sure how to ask about suicide? Here are some conversation starters
Looking for more information about how to start, manage and close conversations about mental health? Mind, a mental health charity, have a comprehensive guide available to download.
If someone is struggling with their wellbeing, there are often small things you can do in addition to signposting to help someone. Consider if there is any action you can take within your role to relieve their stress – sometimes this might simply be the way you approach a conversation.
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Cost of living support - Wychavon District Council
Information and support - Malvern Hills District Council
Cost of Living Support - bromsgrove.gov.uk
Cost of Living Support - redditchbc.gov.uk
Budget Planner | Free online budget planning tool | MoneyHelper
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Domestic Abuse | Worcestershire County Council
Domestic Abuse and Harassment - Worcester City Council
Domestic abuse - redditchbc.gov.uk
Homelessness - Malvern Hills District Council
Homelessness - Wychavon District Council
The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247
Please note: Bromsgrove Distrct Housing Trust are currently undergoing maintenance on their website and this page will be updated in February with relevant links.
Homelessness - Wychavon District Council
Homelessness - Malvern Hills District Council
Homelessness | Wyre Forest District Council (wyreforestdc.gov.uk)
Homelessness and Housing Solutions - redditchbc.gov.uk
Homeless or at risk of homelessness - Worcester City Council
Groundswell | Homelessness Charity UK
Please note: Bromsgrove Distrct Housing Trust are currently undergoing maintenance on their website and this page will be updated in February with relevant links.