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Wellbeing

Help & Support

If you are experiencing a mental health problem, help and support is always available.
In an emergency call 999 or immediately go to your local Accident and Emergency department;
  • If your life is in danger (for example you are at risk of taking your own life or have seriously harmed yourself).
  • If the life of someone else is in danger (for example they are at risk of taking their own life or have seriously harmed themselves).
  • If you or someone else needs immediate help and you are worried about safety.
If you are not able to do this yourself, ask someone else to help. Find out more.

When it’s not life threatening but you need urgent medical advice;
For advice and guidance in non-emergency situations;
  • Make an appointment with your GP.
  • Speak to a healthcare professional.
  • Text the word RUGBY to 85258.
If you are experiencing emotional problems …

If you want to speak to someone now;

There are different helplines and listening services available that can provide emotional support.
  • The Samaritans (24 hours a day) – 116 123
  • CALM (5pm – midnight) – 0800 58 58 58
  • Shout (24 hours a day) – text ‘RUGBY’ to 85258
  • Childline (24 hours) 0800 1111
  • Papyrus (9am – 10pm weekdays and 2pm – 10pm weekend & bank holidays) – 0800 068 4141
If you would like access to talking therapies;
If you are in employment;
  • It may be helpful to explore whether you are able to access support through your workplace? For example, an occupational health department, an employee assistance programme, private medical insurance, in-house or telephone counselling services
  • Remploy’s Access to Work Mental Health Support Service may be able to support
If you are looking for support and advice;
If you are looking for self-help;
Other Mental Health Helplines;

NHS recommended helplines.