Mental health support
Never feel like you need to struggle alone. Our mental health support services are free and you can access them without a GP referral.
The Mental Health Charity Mind report that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some kind each year in England. Our services and support are here for you.
Counselling and talking therapies
Our partners at Everyturn Mental Health offer talking therapies to residents of Peterborough, free of charge and without the need to go through your GP.
What can it help with: Talk to a qualified professional about a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, stress and bereavement.
Where: Online
When: Complete your referral at any time, then agree the appointment time that suits you.
Who can sign up: Anyone aged over 17 who is registered with a GP in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area.
You can refer yourself through the Everyturn Mental Health website.
Stress Less
Join our two hour course that can help you to:
- Understand where anxiety and stress originate
- Learn about the physiological effects of anxiety
- Learn how to manage anxiety for interviews
- Learn how to improve confidence
To be held at various venues across Peterborough. Fill in the enquiry form and we'll let you know when there is a course near you.
Our next Stress Less course will be held on Thursday 1 May, 10am — 12.30pm at our Westwood Community Hub
Men Together!
Loneliness and isolation is a common experience, but you are not alone. Join our Men Together group to enjoy a chat over a cuppa. You can also learn new skills or share your practical skills, while refurbishing old furniture or upcycling items to make new things. .
What can it help with: Meeting new people and learning new skills as you try making and fixing things.
Where: South Bretton Family and Community Centre
When: Every Friday, 12.30 - 2.30pm
Who can sign up: Any man over the age of 18. All are welcome!
Help for new mothers
Becoming a parent for the first time can be an incredibly isolating and lonely experience. We work closely with NCT, and their Birth and Beyond community support volunteers are on hand to lend a listening ear and signpost you to other support available.
What can it help with: You’ll receive support from another mum, just like you, who will have been through many of the things you have been through.
Where: You can agree whether to talk on the phone, online or meet in person.
When: Start your 8 week programme at any time.
Who can sign up: Any new mum.
If you would like help from a Community Supporter who understands how hard being a new mum can be, then get in touch with Julia by emailing Julia.Kiddle@nct.org.uk.
Dealing with a mental health crisis
You might be in crisis if:
- You are thinking of hurting yourself or suicide seems the only option
- Someone you know has made threats to hurt you or someone else.
- You are experiencing extreme distress that seems overwhelming.
Remember, no matter what you are going through the Samaritans are there for you, 24 hours a day. Just call them for free on 116 123.
There is lots of information on the NHS website about accessing emergency help.
If you are registered with a GP in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough call 111 and press option 2 for the First Response Service - a 24-hour service for people in a mental health crisis. This service is for anyone, of any age. Specially-trained mental health staff will speak to you and discuss with you your mental health care needs – instead of you having to go to accident and emergency departments of local acute hospitals.
The Mind Infoline can put you in touch with mental health services in other areas of the UK. Call them on 0300 123 3393.
Making Space
A build up of items in the home, difficulty parting with items and hoarding can affect health, wellbeing and lifestyle. It also poses a significant risk of fire and illness.
Our support group is a non-judgmental, confidential and supportive, giving advice and practical solutions for anyone who has difficulty parting with possessions.
To find out more information about the group, either for yourself or on behalf of someone else, complete the form below and we will be in touch.