Mental health and wellbeing services

There are a number of local and national sources of support and advice to help you maintain good mental health and wellbeing should you be feeling anxious, under too much stress, having trouble sleeping, or struggling to cope. See the range of mental health and wellbeing services and support available to you below.

The outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected all our lives and understandably many people will be feeling very anxious at the moment. Many of our services have adapted their approach to be able to support you online or over the phone during this time. 

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    Local services 

    Barnet Wellbeing Hub

    For people who would like mental wellbeing support, Barnet Wellbeing Hub (based at the Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, London NW4 4JT) has moved all of its service provision online and via phone, including yoga classes, virtual wellbeing cafes and emotional health checks.

    To find out more call 03333 449088 or email: info@barnetwellbeing.or.uk.

    SilverCloud free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

    If you are experiencing anxiety, stress and sleep difficulties, SilverCloud are providing a free online CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) support programme.

    For further details, please visit their website at: https://beh.silvercloudhealth.com/signup/

    AgeUK Barnet Covid-19 help (over 55 years old)

    Are you struggling to cope on your own or have you received a letter from the NHS stating you are part of the “shielded group” and have been strongly advised to stay at home until the end of June, and are in need of support? AgeUK Barnet can assist you with essential shopping, organising prescription delivery, befriending or accessing the handy person scheme.

    Please get in touch with Age UK Barnet via email at laterlifeplanners@ageukbarnet.org.uk  or call their helpline 020 8203 5040.

    Community Barnet Covid-19 help (18 to 55 years old)

    Are you between 18-55 years old? Are you struggling to cope on your own or have you received a letter from the NHS stating you are part of the “shielded group” and have been strongly advised to stay at home until the end of June, and are in need of support? From Monday through to Sunday, 9am to 5pm during this period, you can get in touch with Community Barnet for support with essential shopping or getting your prescriptions delivered or just someone to talk to.

    Get in touch with Community Barnet via email at covidhelp@communitybarnet.org.uk or by calling their helpline 020 8016 0016

    Mind in Barnet  IAPT

    Mind in Barnet IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) are offering counselling support.

    To find out more about this service, get in touch by calling 020 8343 5703 or emailing Counselling@Mindinbarnet.org.uk.

    Let’s Talk IAPT in Barnet

    Let’s Talk Barnet IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) offers assessments and short-term therapy for people with mild to moderate low mood or anxiety to people aged 16 and over registered with a Barnet GP. People can refer themselves directly by visiting:  lets-talk-barnet@nhs.net or calling 020 8702 5309

    Secondary mental health services

    Secondary care is services which generally will need a referral from a GP. Examples of secondary mental health services are hospitals, some psychological wellbeing services, community mental health teams (CMHTs), crisis resolution and home treatment teams (CRHTs), assertive outreach teams and early intervention teams.

    If you are requiring secondary mental health service support and are not currently known to these services already please call 03000 200 500.

    If you are known to secondary mental health services in Barnet and requiring support from your care coordinator please contact your care coordinator or contact the BEHMHT (Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust) Hub on 03000 200 500.

    Urgent help

    BEHMHT Crisis Resolution Team

    If you require crisis mental health intervention and support please contact the BEHMHT (Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust) Crisis Resolution Team by calling 020 8702 4040

    NCL suicide prevention and bereavement support service

    If you are experiencing suicidal feelings or thoughts or affected in any way by suicide and you are over 18 years old, you can contact the new North Central London helpline, provided by Rethink Mental Illness.

    The new service has been initiated to ensure people can access additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6pm-8pm and on Sunday from 6pm-9pm.

    • Freephone: 08088 02 00 80 Calls to this helpline are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and do not appear on itemised bills.
    • Text message: 07860 058 793 Text messages are charged at usual network rate and texts will be responded to during helpline opening hours.
    • Web-chat: which can be accessed during service opening hours by visiting the Rethink Mental Illness website. 

    Samaritans

    Samaritans is a safe place for you to talk at any time, in your own way, about whatever is getting to you. You don't have to be suicidal. Call 116 123 for free or send an email to jo@samaritans.org

    Crisis Text Line UK

    Shout an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It’s the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

    Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.

    Childline

    If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.

    National mental wellbeing resources and crisis helplines

    Good thinking

    Good Thinking is a London-wide NHS digital wellbeing service designed to support low-level mental health needs. It offers digital self-assessment followed by a range of personalised, clinically approved digital and local interventions based on your preferences and location.

    MIND

    Self-isolation can be a frustrating and lonely time. For tips on how to stay well if you’re self-isolating at home, visit the MIND website.

    Every Mind Matters

    The One You Every Mind Matters website has expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing, from advice to other support helplines.

    Sleepio

    Sleepio is an online self-help programme to help reset sleeping patterns without relying on sleeping pills. There are six core sessions and each takes about 30 mins. It requires a time commitment over a 6 – 8 week period. You can access Sleepio via the Good Thinking website.

    NHS Moodzone

    NHS Moodzone is an NHS mental health and wellbeing resource containing advice, mood self-assessments, self-help materials and treatments and other people’s stories.

    Things to do

    Keep active at home

    The NHS has 24 free instructor led videos covering aerobics, strength and resistance and Pilates and yoga at the online NHS Fitness Studio.

    Short on time? Here are some handy 10-minute exercises.

    Practice mindfulness

    Practicing mindfulness can help calm anxieties should you start to feel overwhelmed. There are several freely available apps:

    Online Mindful Yoga & Movement classes with Inclusion Barnet

    Inclusion Barnet are now offering free mindful yoga and movement classes online.

    To sign up visit the registration page or for more information contact patricia@inclusionbarnet.org.uk

    Other community wellbeing support

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