General mental health
If you need help during a mental health emergency or crisis, call 111 and select option 2 for your local NHS urgent mental health team, or 999 in a life-threatening emergency situation.
You can also visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/
Click on the drop down list below for information about other general mental health services.
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Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory and can direct you to support anywhere in the UK.
Visit https://hubofhope.co.uk/
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Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness holds lots of information and signposts to local and national support, including pregnancy and postpartum specific services.
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Mind
Mind provides a helpline on weekdays (excluding bank holidays) between 9am and 6pm. Call 0300 23 3393 or visit https://www.mind.org.uk/
Healthcare providers
If you are a healthcare provider, you might also find the Perinatal Resource Hub provided by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust helpful. Visit Perinatal Resource Hub :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust or click the button below to open their website in a new tab.
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