Getting mental health support

We have support services for people with mental health difficulties.

Wellbeing and mental health can change for various reasons.

If you need support, there are teams in Lancashire available for this.

They support people that want to improve their wellbeing and mental health.

What support is available? 

The services have trained people ready to support using a range of methods based on people's needs.

They listen, empathise and can support improving your wellbeing and mental health.

This can help with:

• improving your mood

• help you find a job or stay in work

• improve your social situation

• develop your confidence

Who can access support?

You can refer yourself for support or a General Practitioner (GP) can refer you.

Where to find mental health services in Lancashire

We understand that anxiety, depression, or stress can feel overwhelming.

Ways to access support: online, telephone and in-person services

Lancashire Mind is a charity that has mental health support. They have services for adults, children and young people.

Healthy Young Minds offers support related to children and young people. This includes family members, carers and professionals.

Therapy and counselling options

If you need to talk to someone counselling or therapies can support.

In Lancashire, talking therapies are available to support people aged 16 and over.

If you live in South Cumbria, the talking therapies services are available for people aged 18 and over.

You can refer yourself by the website or a GP can refer you.

Help if you are having suicidal thoughts

It's important you speak to someone if you are having suicidal thoughts.

You can get support from Samaritans by phone at any time of the day or night.

They offer support to anyone at risk of suicide.

Mental health support from adult social care

We support people with more complex mental health needs through adult social care.

This can include help to stay safe, manage at home, deal with housing or money, and keep in touch with family or the community.

Some people work with an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP.) A specially trained social worker who helps make sure the right care is in place and people’s rights are protected if they become very unwell.

We also work as part of community mental health teams with the NHS, GPs, housing and voluntary organisations, based on what each person needs.

If you think adult social care could help, you can fill in a social care referral form or call us on 0300 123 6720.

Support for carers

If you are a carer and experience mental health challenges, we can support you.

We have a 24-hour advice line available at Lancashire Carers services.

Support for armed forces and veterans

Our wellbeing resources for Lancashire's armed force.

Support if you are worried about a family member or friend

It's difficult watching family or friends have challenges with their mental health.

There are different ways to show support,

• the Mental Health foundation offers advice and guidance

• you can find local support from the Hub of Hope website.

Contact us for support

If you think adult social care could help, you can fill in a social care referral form or call us on 0300 123 6720.

Free courses to support your mental health

To improve your health wellbeing knowledge and skills, we have learning courses available.

They are free for adults and offer online and face to face learning.

Additional ways to get support

Mental wellbeing audio guides from the NHS.