Feeling distressed or unhappy from time to time is normal, however if these feelings are persistent or causing a lot of worry for you then you may need to seek professional help. In Calderdale the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Open Minds Partnership CAMHS) will be able to help if you are under 18 years of age, and Improving Access to Psychological Services (IAPT) can help if you are 18 or older.
If you feel you need help and support around your mental health you can contact Open Minds Partnership (CAMHS) in Calderdale who provide specialist emotional support for children and young people. Phone: 01422 300 001.
This service helps people to get quick and easy access to the best type of therapy for their individual needs. IAPT can help by gaining a new understanding of your difficulties and develop new ways of coping. It can also help you to make changes in your life and address current problems.
Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can’t cope. If you are in this situation, you are not alone. Insight Healthcare provides free and confidential talking therapies to anyone aged 18+ and registered with a Calderdale GP. Phone: 0300 555 0191.
Samaritans offer a safe space for people to talk any time they like in their own way about whatever’s getting to them. You don’t have to be suicidal. Phone: 116 123 free from any phone.
