Mental Health Support agencies in North East Lincolnshire are reaching out to highlight the support available to anyone struggling with mental wellbeing or bereavement.
Two incidents in the East Marsh area of Grimsby this year have left many members of the community in shock and led to support agencies wanting to highlight the 24-hour services available to those who are struggling and don’t know where to turn.
They want to encourage people to reach out for help when they are feeling low and show them where to go.
Navigo, the social enterprise that delivers mental health services to the NHS and beyond, is working with partners to remind people that support is available if you’re struggling with your mental health.
Based in Grimsby, Navigo offers mental health support services for anyone in need. They offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities – as well as specialist support such as older adult’s inpatient services; rehabilitation and recovery; community mental health; and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
• Call (24 hours a day) (01472) 256256 and select option 3 to speak to them.
• Text ORANGE to 85258 to start a text conversation with partners at Shout.
• Walk in (24 hours a day) to Harrison House on Peaks Lane, Grimsby.
The Together Service, operated by Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind, provides dedicated assistance to those affected by suicide across Hull, East Riding, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire. The service ensures that people facing loss can access the support they need during difficult times.
Individuals bereaved by suicide who are struggling to cope can receive one-to-one emotional support, including regular check-in calls—offered weekly or monthly—to provide a safe space to share their feelings and experiences.
Lyndsey McClements, Director of Operations at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and North East Lincolnshire Mind, said:
“Bereavement can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being, but support is available. By working with partners across Humber and North Yorkshire, we can ensure that local people receive the help they need and deserve.
“Every death by suicide is a personal tragedy and a loss to society. That’s why our support is needed across the local area.”
For more information, contact Hull and East Yorkshire Mind / North East Lincolnshire Mind at 01482 240133 (available 8am – 8pm, 7 days a week) or email [email protected]. More details can be found at www.nelmind.org.uk.
You can also take free suicide prevention training as part of Humber, Coast and Vale Health and Care Partnership’s #TalkSuicide campaign. The campaign aims to reduce the stigma around talking about suicide by raising awareness in our communities and encouraging people to complete free training. For more information, or to take the training, please visit www.talksuicide.co.uk
Anyone struggling with their mental wellbeing is asked to reach out for support by visiting Every Mind Matters – NHS We all have times when we feel low, anxious or overwhelmed. But little things, like talking to a friend or taking a moment to breathe, can help us feel much better.
The site offers simple and practical ways to ease anxiety, manage stress, lift your mood and sleep better, through proven approaches like cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Find what works for you and keep doing it, because even the smallest actions can make a big difference to how you feel.
You can also speak to your GP, or reach out to a trusted friend or family member.
Diane Lee, Director of Public Health for North East Lincolnshire, said:
“Mental wellbeing is such an important issue and there are lots of services available to people in need. We urge local people who know they need help, and families and friends who are worried about someone close to them, to seek support immediately.”
Cllr Stan Shreeve, NELC Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, said: “You are not alone and in North East Lincolnshire we are doing everything we can to provide mental health support for local people and to signpost help wherever it is available.”
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