Mental Health: Access Support

You can access national support services both during term time and when the College is closed.

Service	Age	About	When	Access
SilverCloud	16+	People across Wales can now access free online therapy without needing to go through their GP		People aged 16 and over experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, depression or stress can sign-up for a 12-week course of SilverCloud online therapy via their smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/health-advice/silvercloud-free-online-mental-health-therapy/
Hub of Hope	All ages	24-hour crisis support access. A Mental Health database that identifies services local to your area – free, downloadable app on iOS and Android devices	24-hour access to services offering crisis support	Download the app or visit www.hubofhope.co.uk
Young Minds	Up to 25	The Young Minds Crisis Messenger supports those across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis.	Free 24/7 support across the UK	Text YM to 85258. Texts are free from EE, O2, Vodafone, 3, Virgin Mobile, BT Mobile, GiffGaff, Tesco Mobile and Telecom Plus. Parents Helpline – call 0808 802 5544. Visit www.youngminds.org.uk
Samaritans	All ages	Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone	365 days, 24/7	Freephone 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org
MIND	All ages	MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem		Visit www.mind.org.uk, call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
Time to Change	All ages	A national campaign to change the way people think and act about mental health problems	365 days, 24/7	Visit www.time-to-change.org.uk
Mental Health Believe UK	All ages	Supports anyone affected by mental health	365 days, 24/7	Call 116 123. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. Visit www.mentalhealth-uk.org
C.A.L.L (Community Advice and Listening Line)	All ages	This service provides support for anyone coping with mental illness, including sufferers’ relatives and friends.	Monday to Friday 9am-5pm	0800 132 737
Kim Inspire Project	All ages	Helping to build confidence & emotional resilience for individuals who have experienced mental health issues by Individual support & group work and community based activities	Contact to enquire – self referral form on line	Phone 01352 872189 – https://kim-inspire.org.uk/
Anxiety UK	All ages	Help with anxiety, stress, stress based depression, phobias which affect a person in their daily life	Helpline open Mon – Fri 9.30am – 10pm Sat/Sun 10am – 8pm	03444775774 – https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-help/
Advance Brighter Future	18+	Advance Brighter Future help people in Wrexham build happier and more fulfilling lives through improving mental wellbeing	Monday to Friday 9.00am- 4.00pm	01978 364777 – info@abfwxm.co.uk https://www.advancebrighterfutureswrexham.co.uk/wp/