Mental Health Support Services
Last Updated: Friday, 08 December 2023In Case of Emergency – dial 999 or go to your nearest A&E Department
Merseycare Urgent Mental Health Support: 0800 145 6570
Merseycare provides local mental health services, this number is accessible 24/7 for people aged 16 or above requiring urgent mental health support or are in crisis.
The Life Rooms
Life rooms provide a safe and welcoming space to meet others, access opportunities and learn about community resources. Also offering advice on training, employment, housing, finances and mental wellbeing.
James Place
Support for men experiencing distressing suicidal thoughts. James’ place works with friends and family to support you to move forward.
WHISC
The Women’s Health Information & Support Centre is a charity dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and their families throughout Liverpool and the surrounding areas.
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably offers confidential, anonymous, and free support information and signposting.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans are a 24-hour confidential, listening service providing emotional support for anyone in crisis.
Papyrus
Papyrus is a national confidential helpline for any young people (under 35) at risk of suicide, or anyone worried about a young person at risk of suicide.
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship, and advice to older people.
Switchboard
Switchboard provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging. All volunteers are self-identifying LGBT+
YPAS
YPAS provides mental health and emotional wellbeing services for Liverpool's children, young people and families aged 5-25 years.
Stay Alive
The Stay Alive App is a pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information to help you stay safe. You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
Imagine Independence
Imagine Independence are a charity which enables and supports people to live full and independent lives. They offer social inclusion and health promotion activities to help people become more resilient and learn how to overcome challenges which can cause mental and physical ill health.
Shout 85258
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Compass
Providing professional, accessible, affordable counselling and emotional support for adults so that emotional health and wellbeing will be a priority in the lives of everybody.