Mental health: national support

North Yorkshire mental health helpline: 0800 561 0076.

If you need to discuss your mental health or that of someone you are caring for then please give us a call on 0800 561 0076. This is a confidential and anonymous service and is free to use from landlines and mobile phones.

Opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 8.30am
Friday: from 4.30pm
Saturday and Sunday: 24 hours
(including bank holidays)

Need urgent support?

If you need urgent support or you feel suicidal, please call the Samaritans on 116 123.

Or you can find out about other national helplines and counselling services here.

Samaritans

You can talk to the Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record - about whatever's getting to you. You don't have to be suicidal.

Telephone 116123 or see the Samaritans website.

Self-help guides

You might find these self-help guides useful.

Help with mental health issues

There are many types of mental health issues, including; anxiety, depression, abuse and neglect; addictions; Alzheimer's disease; dementia; eating disorders; grief and loss; and stress and trauma.

If you are struggling with your mental health, you can find support through your doctor, they will be able to explain the treatments available and support your wellbeing. Use the NHS - find GP services website to find your local doctor. You can also use the NHS website to find mental health support and mental health helplines.

Additional information from NHS

See the NHS pages below for more information on mental health problems:

Additional national support

The One You website includes information about stress, anxiety, mood, worry, and getting enough sleep
Young Minds provides child and adolescent mental health support;
Five Ways to Wellbeing where you can learn about wellbeing in the workplace;
Time to Change help people take about mental health
Go-To provides wellbeing and mental health support for young people
Kooth is a digital mental health community