Simple Signposting to Better Health and Wellbeing
Lecester City
Self-care and National Support Services
If you’re worried that someone is at immediate risk of taking their own life then phone 999, you should stay with that person until help arrives. Do not put your own safety at risk by getting physically involved.
 If no immediate risk take the following steps:
Encourage them to ring:
Samaritans -Â (All age groups)
Tel: 116 123, open 24 hours a day.
Papyrus - (Young people)
Tel: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07786209697
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Opening hours
Mon-Fri: 10am-10pm, weekends: 2pm-10pm & bank holidays: 2pm-5pm
Other options include:
- contact their GP for an emergency appointment or call the out of hours service.
- call their Mental Health worker, if they have one.
- call their social worker or key worker, if they have oneÂ
- encourage to re-engage with mental health services if already engaged
- go through their Safety Plan with them
If they don’t want help, don’t push them. Sometimes it’s easy to want to try and fix a person’s problems, or give them advice but try and at least leave a couple of key telephone numbers with them for Samaritans any local support numbers for their area (Crisis teams etc).
It’s usually better for people to make their own decisions. Help them think of all the options, but leave the choice to them.
A person may not be suicidal but you may still be concerned
Encourage them to contact their GP, they will be familiar with their medical history and will be able to direct them appropriately which may include a referral to the Primary Care IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies).  IAPT team are skilled in helping people 18 years old and older overcome emotional and mental difficulties like:
• Depression.
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Sleep problems
• Confidence and self-esteem problems
All the local IAPT services are listed under the 'Mental Health' section of MECC Link and can be found within the 'local support and contact details' section.Â
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SELF CARE
- Mind 'The charity for better mental health' has an extensive range of self help resources available
- The NHS have has a range of self-help tools available
SUPPORT - MEN
Men's Sheds Association
Website:Â https://menssheds.org.uk/Â
There are several established sheds across the patch, all very welcoming to those experiencing mental health difficulties or isolation. The provide great local asset based work and opportunities for men of all ages to meet, talk and take part in varied group activities
Andy's Man Club
Provides a weekly talking group, a place for men to talk about issues/problems they have faced or are currently facing
For information about how to connect with clubs please email info@andysmanclub.co.uk and the team will be able to assist.
Website:Â Andys Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK |
Support Services - Children and Young People
Children and Young People can contact the 'The Mix which is a leading support service that can help young people to take on any challenge they are facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs.Â
- Tel: 0808 0808 4994 (Freephone)
- Web:Â http://www.themix.org.uk/
Training: The Zero Suicide Alliance
The Zero Suicide Alliance offer free scenario-based training. Anyone can take the 20 minute online awareness training today and gain the skills to save a life: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/suicide-awareness-trainingÂ