Mental Health and Crisis services remain available for Isle of Wight residents over the festive period - and we're told support will be readily given to those in need.
Christmas and New Year can be a difficult time for anyone who may be struggling with their mental health. There are services available across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight that are available 24 hours a day and provide professional support for anyone who needs advice and guidance.
The NHS111 mental health triage team provides mental health support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to people of all ages across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
The triage team has a wide range of skills including on the phone psychological intervention which allows you to receive the care you need in the comfort of your own home.
The service ensures that people have easy access to support at the right time, and in the right place for them, including enabling people to get help mental health support before a problem becomes a crisis.
You can contact the NHS111 mental health triage team by visiting 111 online, or by calling 111.
Shout text service
Anyone in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight can text 'HANTS' to 85258 to speak by text with one of Shout's trained volunteers. Shout is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. It won’t show up on your phone bill.
NHS Talking Therapies (previously iTalk)
NHS Talking Therapies Hampshire (formerly italk) provides free treatment to people suffering from common mental health problems including depression, anxiety and stress.
They support people to improve their mental wellbeing through education, guided self-help tools and evidence-based talking therapies.
If it is an emergency and your life is in danger, please dial 999.
Sonya Mclean, Senior Programme Manager in the Mental Health Crisis Care for the NHS Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) said:
“I would like to urge anyone who is feeling under pressure and struggling to cope, to take advantage of the brilliant services that are available to our residents, either by contacting NHS111 or by sending a text message to the SHOUT team.
“If your life is at risk right now and you feel you might attempt suicide or have seriously harmed yourself - call 999 or head to your nearest Emergency Department. Mental health emergencies are serious and you are not wasting anyone's time.”
Further support is also available here:
- Call Samaritans on 116 123
- If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
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