Emotional Support

 

Many people get support from family, friends or their church. There are other sources of support out there though:

If you are concerned about yourself, a friend or loved one, the following services can offer expert advice:

Samaritans:  confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

National Phone: 08457909090 (24 hour helpline)

National website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Scunthorpe Samaritans:  Lyndum House, 2 Lindum Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN15 6QU

Phone: (01724) 860000  (Usual hours open to receive callers at the door 9am - 10pm)

Sane: A charity offering support and carrying out research into mental health issues.

Phone: 0845 767 8000 (daily, 6pm to 11pm)

SANE email: sanemail@org.uk  Website: www.sane.org.uk

National Mind: promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems

Phone: 0845 766 0163

National Mind website:  http://www.mind.org.uk/

Scunthorpe and District Mind: Printers Yard, Fenton Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6QX

A community centre for people with mental health problems.  Offers activities, advice, support and a confidential 1 - 2 - 1 listening service.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 9am-4pm (closed 12 Noon - 1pm for lunch)

Phone: 01724 279500 Email:

Contact: Claire Chapman Website: http://www.sdmind.org.uk/

Other emotional support services, local and national.