Mental Health
General Introduction
We fully appreciate that having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We are continually working with patients and local services to improve the information provided on this page so that you can seek timely help when needed. Every Mind Matters provides information about mental health and what you can do to help yourself in managing your mental health. It also offers help in developing mental health care plan (Mind Plan). Centre for Clinical Intervention Western Australia provides free evidence based online resources to help patients and professionals manage their mental health. Get Selfhelp is another great resource to find online resources for help.
We have summarised below information regarding services that are locally available to support you in managing your mental health.
Adult Mental Health:
Locally Steps to Wellbieng Service provides useful information and support related to mental health. Their website offers information related to range of conditions that can stop one from feeling their best, cope with personal and social difficulties or seek talking therapies such as counselling or cognitive behaviour therapy.
They accept referrals from anyone over the age of 18 years who are registered at a Southampton City GP Practice. Referrals can be organised by us as your general practitioners, online or by phoning the service directly using details as follows
Online Self Referral: https://www.steps2wellbeing.co.uk/self_referral/ - Telephone Number: 08006127000
We are collating relevant information for adults. NHS Apps Library provides useful online platforms for self-help. You can download some free apps to learn more about mental health problems and how you can manage them yourself.
You can also explore useful contact details provided here to seek mental health support available in Southampton. Key contact numbers are provided as follows
- Corona Virus Emotional Support: 02380179049
- Youth Affinity Service: Text 'Youth' to 07451276010
- Crisis helpline: Text "Lighthouse post code (your own postcode for example LIGHTHOUSE SO14 0YG) to 07451276010.
Counselling Services
Life Changes Counselling
Life Changes is an independent community counselling service situated in central Southampton, which is available to all individuals over 18. The counselling provided offers the opportunity to reflect on life and understand the issues troubling people. They offer time and space to explore personal change in a private, safe, non-judgemental and respectful environment.
Tel: 07444 001845
Website: Lifechanges community counselling (lifechangescounselling.org.uk)
Southampton Counselling & Therapy Centre (SCTC) - Private
SCTC has been providing high quality therapy to those in need of help in Southampton and the surrounding area for 30 years with a commitment to making this available for people might not otherwise be able to afford it. They work with both indivudals and couple.
Tel: 02381783131
email: sctc@sctc-counselling.co.uk
Website: http://www.sctc-counselling.co.uk
Child and Adolescent Mental Health - General Resources
Public Health Nursing:
Public Health Nurses aim to support every child’s health throughout their time at school and college. They work not only within schools and colleges but also where young people want to be seen. They will see all children, young people and their parents who are aged between 5-19 years and residing within Southampton for further information regarding their services and how to access help please visit their web page on the link below:
No Limits Drop In Centre:
Kooth is a free online counselling and emotional well-being support service providing young people aged 11-25 years (up to 26th birthday) in Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight with a safe and secure means of accessing support with their emotional health and wellbeing needs from a professional team of qualified counsellors.
Website: https://www.kooth.com
You can also view a short video about the service by following this link: Kooth Video
Further Information:
- School Nursing: https://what0-18.nhs.uk/solent/school-nursing
- Southampton City Council Early Help Hub: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/health-social-care/children/child-social-care/early-help.aspx
- Re:Minds www.reminds.org.uk is a parent-led support group for families who have children/young people with autism or mental health issues. This includes a Facebook group which gives families a safe place to share their worries and ask questions as well as range of resources.
- Healios: Healios is working towards ensuring children, young people and adults have the best chance of achieving their goals and fulfil their life's potential through supporting mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience. They offer range of services to support children and young adults. ThinkNinja: offers useful information regarding mental health in children and how to help them.
The Little Blue Book of Sunshine - Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Edition
The Little Blue Book of Sunshine - Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight Edition, a mental health booklet that has been developed for children and young people in Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.
The book aims to help children and young people by sharing tips on how to deal with many problems, such as anxiety, body image, relationships and anger. It also includes information about where to get help when needed. The resources available towards the latter pages within the booklet are for local services in each area as well as services that are available across Hampshire, Southampton and Isle of Wight.
Over the last year, lives of children and young people have been affected more than ever, during long periods of national lockdown, with young people sometimes feeling down, worried or anxious. The #littlebluebookofsunshine explains some of the things children and young people can do right now to feel better, and who to turn to if things feel too much.
The booklet is available in Apple Books and Google Play Books. Please feel free to use these links to access and share further. Additional to this, please see attached a PDF version of the booklet. Please note that pending future annual reviews and updates to the booklet, the versions available on Apple Books and Google Play Books will automatically be updated and always up to date.
Please feel free to use the QR codes attached (Apple or Google Play-store) for anyleaflets/communications where you may wish to include a mention to #littlebluebookofsunshine
Autism in Children - Useful resources
Re:Minds: a parent led group for families of children with autism and/or mental health issues.
For further information contact Gil Waring re.mindssouthampton@gmail.com
website: www.reminds.org.uk
facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/reminds
Colleagues from the autism assessment service also offer regular drop in’s hosted by Re:Minds
Parent Advice around School: You may want to contact SENDIASS who can offer specialist support and advice around how to approach your child’s needs with the school.
Telephone: 0300 303 2677
email: southamptoniass@roseroad.org.uk.
Autism Hampshire: Charity offers advice and support around understanding and managing autism traits
Telephone: 02380 766 162
email:information.advice@autismhampshire.org.uk
Website: https://autismhampshire.org.uk/
Early Help:
You can also access parenting groups and other support networks in the City via the early help service.
Telephone: 023 8083 3311
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD Assessment:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) carry out assessments for children where ADHD is suspected. To get an assessment child needs to show that they have symptoms of ADHD which are negatively affecting their life. Parents also need to have tried to get support before asking CAMHS for an assessment
When a referral form is sent in, there needs to be as much information as possible about the reasons for referral and how it affects child’s life. Once CAMHS have the referral it will be reviewed by the Single Point of Access (SPA) team. Their review may include exploring further information to make sure they fully understand why a child has been referred and what additional support has already been tried before organising a referral. They will then make a decision about accepting the referral or make suggestions regarding additional support to try. Please bear with the service as due to high demand there is a waiting list for the assessment.
Support Services:
Southampton Portage: Southampton Portage is a home teaching service for young children with special educational needs aged 0-3yrs who are delayed in at least two areas of development and their families. Portage is an internationally recognised home teaching programme which offers support, help and advice to families in identifying learning strategies for their child with special needs.
Health Visiting - Southampton: The Southampton Health Visiting service leads the Healthy Child Programme for children 0-5 years. They provide a universal, targeted and specialist health service to families. For further information please visit the Healthier Together Website.
Sure Start: Sure Start Children's Centres offer multiple services and activities includeing learning through play, health advice from health professionals, family support, information and guidance on health and nutrition, smoking cessation support, support for families with children with additional needs, speach and language support, training resources and information for parents on childcare, volunteering, training and job opportunities.
Further informtion regarding support services and opportunities to seek help is provided on downloadable documents below
List of Support Services Available in Southampton
Managing ADHD - Resources for young people and parents/carers
ADHD Guide for parents, patients and professional - a very useful, comprehensive flip book with detailed information about available resources to help parents and patients.
Eating Disorder
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
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https://www.feast-ed.org/ : Peer Support: Global community of parents & family members who support one another with info, peer support and outreach. |
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https://www.aroundthedinnertable.org/ : Free service provided for parents of those suffering from eating disorders. Moderated by kind, experienced parent caregivers trained to guide you in how to use the forum and how to find resources to help you support your family member. |
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https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/: Provided by CEntre for Clinical Interventions, Government of Western Australia offers evidence based useful resources for self-help and for those trying to help others. |
Supporting Neurodivergent people into work
Solent Get Into Employment Programme:
If you have a condition affecting your ability to learn and work (neurodiversity such as dylexia, dysprexia, ADHD, Autism) and you are interested to explore opportunities for employment then please consider joining Solent Get Into Employment Programme?
They offer:
- Employer engagement to ensure the right support is in place.
- 1-1 employment focused, person centred support delivered in the community.
- Ongoing employment support once in work.
- Support to find, gain and sustain paid employment.
- Retention support for individuals facing difficulties at work.
We will support you with a referral if you meet their criteria as follows:
- Individuals who live in Southampton and are currently unemployed and looking for employment.
- Neurodiverse people, including those with Learning Disabilities and Autism.