Available support without an assessment
There are many ways to get support for your mental health without needing an assessment.
You can access advice, talking therapies, online resources and specialist help.
You are not alone - support is available.
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Access support: online, telephone and in-person services
Lancashire Mind is a charity that has mental health support. They have services
for adults, children and young people.
Healthy Young Minds offers support related to children and young people.
This includes family members, carers and professionals.
Therapy and counselling options
If you need to talk to someone counselling or therapies can support.
In Lancashire, talking therapies are available for people aged 16 and over.
If you live in South Cumbria, the talking therapies services are available
for people aged 18 and over.
Help if you are having suicidal thoughts
It's important you speak to someone if you are having suicidal thoughts.
You can get support from Samaritans at any time of the day or night.
They offer support to anyone at risk of suicide.
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Support if you are worried about yourself, a family member or friend
It's difficult watching family or friends have challenges with their mental health. There are different ways to support.
- The Mental Health Foundation offers advice and guidance.
- You can find local support from the Hub of Hope website.
- Lancashire Minds
- NHS Talking Therapies
NHS audio guide support
NHS offer audio tools for those looking for support.
There are many local services that can help with your health, housing, money, benefits and more.
You are not alone - support is available.