C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline for Wales - a community advice & listening line offering a confidential listening & support service.
NHS 111 Mental Health Support - there is now a dedicated NHS phone line providing expert mental health support for people living in North Wales. If you are concerned about your own mental health or that of a loved one you are encouraged to call 111 and select option 2, where you will be put through to one of the health board’s dedicated wellbeing practitioners. The number is free to call from a landline or mobile, even when the caller has no credit left, and is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Mind - provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem, and campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
iCan - a local service for advice and support about various issues affecting your mental well-being like…
Mental Health Wales - this site offers useful links together with a library of information for individuals living with mental illness, their families, and carers.
Veterans Wales - specialised, priority service for individuals who have served in the armed forces at any time in their lives and are experiencing mental health difficulties related specifically to their military service. Your local branch is in Llanfairfechan and can be contacted on 03000 857964.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAHMS) - help children and young people from birth to 18 years who experience emotional, behavioural and other psychological difficulties, including support for their families. Examples of issues include: anxiety, fear and panic, low mood, sadness and depression, feeling lonely, grief after bereavement or loss, anger, separation, bullying, family difficulties, eating less than usual or overeating, thoughts of suicide or self-harming. Working with young people are Practitioners, Nurses, Child Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists and other professionals. A request can be made by your doctor or any professional working with children, young people and families e.g. schools, social services, health visitors. The child or young person must be between 0 and 18 years and whose permanent address is normally in North Wales.
PTSD UK - caring for someone with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be difficult and stressful. Your own mental health may slip further down your list of priorities, but it is vital to look after yourself in order to provide care and support.
In a life threatening situation, please call 999 or attend your nearest Emergency Department (A&E).