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Coping as a carer of someone with a mental health problem

Mind’s guide to supporting someone with mental health problems Read more

Published: 31st July, 2017

Updated: 12th October, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Emergency or crisis phone numbers for safeguarding, welfare of a vulnerable person or domestic violence

A list of useful telephone numbers for accessing help in an emergency. FOR CONCERNS RELATING TO THE SAFETY OR WELFARE OF A VULNERABLE ADULT OR CHILD phone the local public emergency safeguarding number: 08450 454545 Read more

Published: 22nd May, 2019

Updated: 22nd May, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Eating disorders (anorexia/bulimia)

Family Navigators

Family Navigators accept referrals for young people aged 5-19 years whose school attendance is at risk Read more

Published: 25th July, 2017

Updated: 4th December, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • school attendance
  • young people
  • NHS
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  • health issue
  • Family Navigator
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Maytree Suicide Respite Centre

A free 4-night/5-day stay to be befriended and heard in complete confidence, without judgement and with compassion and warmth. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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Men's Health Forum

The Men's Health Forum is a charity that works to improve men's health services and the health of men. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • men
  • Online support services
  • Suicide services
  • Healthy living services

SOBS

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide - support and a safe, confidential environment in which bereaved people can share their experiences and feelings. For over 18’s only. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • bereavement
  • Suicide services

Southampton Nightline

Nightline is a confidential information and listening service open from 8pm - 8am during term time. It is run by students for students studying at the University of Southampton. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • Anxiety and stress disorders services
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  • Mental Health general services
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Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust Mental Health Resources

A handy round up of support for mental health in three downloadable documents Read more

Published: 20th March, 2020

Author: Pip Armitage

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  • where to find help
  • Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust
  • resources
  • apps
  • Online support services
  • Suicide services
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Suicide Prevention

A list of organisations who can help with suicide prevention Read more

Published: 5th November, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

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Support After Suicide

Online hub to helping people bereaved by suicide find support locally and nationally Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2017

Author: Pip Armitage

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The Red Lipstick Foundation

The Red Lipstick Foundation offer services to families in Hampshire who have been bereaved by suicide or immediate family members following a person’s sudden death. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2017

Updated: 21st December, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
  • Suicide services
  • Mental Health services

What to do in a mental health crisis or emergency – NHS Southampton Information

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Published: 8th August, 2017

Author: Ashley Raynor

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You Raise Me Up

Charity offering financial and emotional support to families that have lost a young adult between the ages of 16 & 25. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2018

Author: Pip Armitage

Related topics:
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  • young person
  • death
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