- NHS services
- Charity services
- Private services
- Self-help books
- Mobile Apps
- Context specific support services
NHS services
Gloucestershire NHS Talking Therapies
They are your free, friendly and approachable local NHS service that treats common issues like depression, stress, anxiety and phobias using evidence-based talking therapies. Their service can be accessed face to face, on the telephone or online by anyone aged 18+. You do not need to be referred by a GP and you can refer yourself online by visiting our website. Alternatively GP’s and other professionals can refer you into our service.
Phone
0800 073 2200
Website
www.talk2gether.nhs.uk
Email
talk2gether@nhs.net2gether Assertive Outreach Team
2gether’s Assertive Community Treatment Service (ACT):
Develops supportive and therapeutic relationships with service users with severe and enduring mental illness.
Provides an intensive multidisciplinary package of care for people to facilitate social inclusion and recovery, and to provide support to carers.
It aims to help service users achieve the best quality of life, acknowledging the problems imposed by their illness, and to support them within the community through home-based assessment and treatment.
Phone
0800 169 0398 (24hrs)Ieso Digital Health
Ieso Digital Health offers psychological treatment, counselling and therapy with Chartered Psychologists for people suffering from illnesses such as stress, anxiety and depression.
Phone
0800 074 5560
Website
Referral Form (mayden.co.uk)
Email
info@iesohealth.comMood Juice
The site offers information and advice to those experiencing troublesome thoughts, feelings and actions.
From the site you are able to print off various self-help guides covering conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep problems.
Website
www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.ukCandO connect and Offload
Gloucestershire Connect and Offload provides support to adults living in Gloucestershire who are experiencing mild to moderate wellbeing difficulties, such as anxiety, low mood or depression, including support for self-harm. We can also provide support and information to friends, family, carers and professionals.
The Helpline provides anonymous confidential person-centred wellbeing support through telephone, text or webchat. The team will listen to you and help you navigate the most useful support for you at that time – whether this is emotional and or practical support. The team can access a wide variety of online self-care tools and resources and will be happy to explore these with you. If appropriate, we can signpost you to other sources of support both nationally and within Gloucestershire.
The Helpline is available 365 days a year between the hours of 2 pm and 9 pm. We also have a dedicated Gloucestershire-based Clic online peer support forum to support adults with their mental health. Whether you have questions about mental health or want to share tips and advice, you are able to access this free online, fully moderated peer support forum 24 hours.
Phone
0808 801 0606
Text
07537 410 022
Email
cando@rethink.org
Charity services
Samaritans
Individuals may contact the Samaritans for as long as they like, as many times as they like, at any time of day. There is no waiting list, and no assessments.
Phone
116 123 (24 hrs)
Website
www.samaritans.org
Email
jo@samaritans.org (reply within 24 hrs)
Or visit in person at your closest branch.Shout
Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text “YM” if you’re under 19 years old.
Website
www.giveusashout.orgCotswold Counselling
Offers confidential counselling which takes place at their Centre in Cirencester:
Types of counselling offered include individual and couples counselling
As a registered charity, the service is offered at an affordable rate (financial contribution negotiable if there is difficulty with payment)
Phone
01285 885 830
Website
www.cotswold-counselling.org.uk/request-counselling
E-mail
admin@cotswold-counselling.org.ukGloucestershire counselling service
A well-established charitable organisation providing a range of counselling and training services to secure the delivery and development of high quality professional counselling and counselling associated training in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.
Phone
01453 766310
Website
www.gloscounselling.org.ukRethink – Gloucester Self Harm Support
Self harm support group for anyone who self harms and their family members. Meet every Friday 13:00-15:00 at The Phoenix Centre.
This service is available to anyone (any age) within Gloucestershire.
Phone
0808 801 0606
Text
07537 410022
Website
www.rethink.orgSANE
A nationwide service which provides information and help to those experiencing mental health problems, their families and carers.
Services include: a helpline, email support, support forum, caller care, befriending via telephone, text or email.
Phone
0300 304 7000 (6pm to 11pm, 365 days)
Website
www.sane.org.ukCampaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Offers support to men in the UK, of any age, who are down or in crisis.
CALM aims to challenge a culture that prevents men seeking help when they need it.
Phone
0800 58 58 58
(5pm – Midnight Daily. Webchat)
Website
www.thecalmzone.net
Private services
Cotswold CBT
Talking (cognitive behavioural) therapy provided by Louise Ritson, a very experienced cognitive behavioural therapist in the North Cotswold region of the United Kingdom.
Phone
07050 663 553
Website
www.cotswoldcbt.co.uk
Email
Louise@cotswoldcbt.co.ukCheltenham Trauma and Counselling Clinic
Offers expert care and treatment for a range of common psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, bereavement, OCD, phobias, stress and many more.
Phone
07501 251681
Website
www.chtc.co.uk/wpCheltenham Counselling
Talking (cognitive behavioural) therapy provided by Christine Benfield, a trained CBT Counsellor, with 12 years of experience.
Phone
07768 696524
Email
cbenfield@hotmail.co.uk
Website
www.cheltenhamcbt.com
Self-help books
Books on Prescription: Tameside Local Scheme
Provides information on a range of books, CDs and DVDs on the following topics:
Alcohol, Ange, Anxiety and Phobia, Bereavement, Carer’s Perspective, Change Process, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Mental Health, Healthy Living, Life Coaching, Postnatal Depression, PTSD/Trauma, Self Esteem/Assertiveness, Sexual Abuse, Sleep & Fatigue, Stress/Panic/Worry
Website
www.tameside.gov.uk – Books on Prescription: Tameside Local SchemeReading Well
Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading. There are five booklists available, recommended by health experts.
Website
www.reading-well.org.uk
Mobile apps
Chill Panda
Learn to relax, manage your worries and improve your wellbeing with Chill Panda.
The app measures your heart rate and suggests tasks to suit your state of mind. Tasks include simple breathing techniques and light exercises to take your mind off your worries.
This app is free can be downloaded for iPhone and Android Phones.
Website
Chill PandaHeadspace
Headspace is an app providing resources on guided meditation and mindfulness. This allows users to develop tools to help focus, breathe, stay calm, and create balance in their lives.
You can download the app on Iphone and Android Phones for a free basics course (continued use requires subscription fee).
Website
www.headspace.comSleepio
Sleepio is an online sleep improvement programme based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia.
It has been clinically proven to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep through the night, and give you more energy during the day if you follow the programme correctly.
This app can be downloaded for Iphone and Android Phones (subscription fee for those living in Gloucestershire).
Website
Sleepio Big HealthCalm Harm
Calm Harm is an award-winning app which uses ideas from an evidence-based therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Calm Harm provides tasks that help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm. It is completely private and password-protected.
This app is free can be downloaded for Iphone and Android Phones.
Website
www.calmharm.co.uk/#row1Stay Alive
The Stay Alive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else.
This app is free can be downloaded for Iphone and Android Phones.
Website
www.prevent-suicide.org.uk/find-help-now/stay-alive-app/0
Context specific support services
Loneliness/isolation (aged over 55 years)
Silver Line
A free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Phone
0800 470 8090
Website
thesilverline.org.ukSuicide bereavement
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
A self-help organisation which exists to meet the needs and break the isolation experienced by those bereaved by suicide.
Phone
0300 111 5065
Website
uk-sobs.org.ukSexual violence/domestic abuse
GRASAC
Charity providing free, confidential and non-judgemental support and information services to women and girls affected by sexual violence.
Phone
01452 526770
Website
glosrasac.org
Email
info@glosrasac.org.uk
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service
Supports female victims of domestic violence and abuse. Offers workshops, safety planning and outreach support.
Phone
0845 6029035
Website
gdass.org.uk
Email
support@gdass.org.ukAddictions
The Nelson Trust
Provides drug and alcohol abstinence-based treatment for people in Gloucestershire.
Services include residential treatment, resettlement, family support, women’s services, day programme, aftercare.
Phone
01453 885633
Website
nelsontrust.com
Email
office@nelsontrust.com
Change Grow Live (CGL)
Charity offering drug and alcohol services run across Gloucestershire.
Website
www.changegrowlive.orgEating disorders
Beat Eating Disorders
Provides support for anyone affected by an eating disorder.
Phone
0345 634 1414
Youthline
0345 634 7650
Website
b-eat.co.uk