Support
Self Help Information
Support
Introduction
Emotional wellbeing is easier to maintain for those who participate in social activities or in those focused around sport, craft or other interests.
In addition, when we find ourselves feeling down or anxious or stressed, it is helpful to find out more about the reasons why and what we can do to help ourselves.
We are therefore offering links to other sites where specific information about local activities and interest groups as well as self help leaflets can be found.
Support
Booklets and audio guides
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust produce a range of self help guides, titles cover a range of mental health issues and there is also an audio version available on their website.
Titles available are: Abuse, Alcohol and You, Anxiety, Bereavement, Controlling Anger, Depression, Depression and Low Mood, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Food for Thought, Health Anxiety, Hearing Voices, Obsessions and Compulsions, Panic, Post Traumatic Stress, Postnatal Depression, Prisoner Anxiety, Prisoner Depression and Low Mood, Prisoner Post Traumatic Stress, Self Harm, Shyness and Social Anxiety, Sleeping Problems, and Stress.
You may also find the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, helpful as they also offer these leaflets, as well as information covering Strokes, Veterans, Young people, and Self harm.
The Public Health Library Wales also has a collection of material promoting good health.
Support
Telephone support lines
C.A.L.L. Helpline
This service offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales. Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service.
C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.
Phone them on 0800 132 737 or Text the word ‘Help’ to 81066
The Samaritans
The Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland
The Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, they offer free confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Phone The Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90
Crisis support
In severe emergencies only
For severe crisis situations only i.e. when the person is a danger to themselves and is expressing suicidal intent, the NHS Crisis Team should be contacted on 01443 443443 extension 4388
Resources
Contact
Valleys Steps Ltd
Ty Antur
Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
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