Local support

A list of websites and organisations based in Herefordshire and Worcestershire that can offer first step support, advice, and guidance if you’re struggling or want to talk about how you’re feeling.

Resources:

• Herefordshire and Worcestershire Wellbeing and Recovery College — Courses and workshops for anyone aged 18+ in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to assist with developing tools, skills and understanding to support mental wellbeing. Patients can register for support via the website, by contacting 0300 302 0458 (Mon – Fri 9:30 – 4:30pm) or by emailing HW_WellbeingRecoveryCollege@comfirst.org.uk.
• Worcestershire Community Services Directory — The Community Services Directory is a platform for all residents in Worcestershire to find helpful information about registered health and wellbeing groups, services, and activities locally and across the county.
• Herefordshire Talk Community Directory — The Talk Community Directory is a website for all residents in Herefordshire. It provides helpful information and advice, local groups and activities and details of events in the county.
• Onside Mental Health Advocacy — Provides advocacy support for people accessing mental health services.
• Herefordshire Mind — Find support options for you based in Herefordshire.
• Worcestershire Mind — Find support options for you based in Worcestershire.
• Talk Community Directory — Resources for local support.

Helplines:

• NHS 111 — 24-hour urgent mental health support for people of all ages in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Call 111 and select the mental health option.
• Herefordshire Mind Safe Haven — Crisis prevention service for adults experiencing emotional distress. Open every day from 5pm to 10pm. Call 01432 372407.
• Worcestershire Safe Haven — Telephone and face-to-face support for adults experiencing an emerging mental health crisis. Call 01905 600400.
• ChatHealth (11-19 years) — Confidential text messaging service with local school nurses. Text 07507 331750.