Covid update W/E 5/2/2021

Here are some highlights from the recent bulletin

It is vitally important that you take care of your own mental health, as well as supporting others who may be struggling. Here are some tips on how you and your family and friends can improve your own and other’s mental wellbeing:

  1. Play with/advocate the 5 Ways to Wellbeing

  1. Look at Torbay Council's website for more information about how to take care of yourself and others: improve-your-mood

  2. Share the NHS Every Mind Matters Website where you can.

    TALKWORKS service – a free, confidential, NHS talking therapy service. Online talkworks.dpt.nhs.uk/ or call 0300 555 3344.

    Mental Health Matters helpline – a local 24/7 Helpline & Webchat. Call on 0800 470 0317 or visit their website Mental Health Matters

    First Response Service helpline – a local urgent mental health service for people with mental health and learning disability needs. Call 0808 196 8708 or visit their website NHS First Response Services

    Samaritans – Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Call 116 123, email [email protected] or visit their website.

    KOOTH service – Free, anonymous, online mental wellbeing community for 11-25 year olds. Visit their website

    Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – help for children and young people who may be experiencing problems with their emotional or psychological wellbeing or mental health. Call 03300 245 321 (8-5pm) or 03005 555 000 (Out of hours) or visit their website

    PAPYRUS (CYP) – provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person. Call 0800 068 4141 (9am-12am), email [email protected] or visit their website

Until next time, stay safe.

More information on Covid 19 in Torbay from the Website.