Mental health and wellbeing support available to you in Coventry as well as tips and advice.
Immediate support
If you need immediate support:
- For Samaritans call 116 123
- For urgent medical needs call your GP, or NHS 111.
- If you are in a life-threatening situation call 999.
Local support
Urgent support
For Urgent Mental Health Support call Freephone 08081 966798 (Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
For more information visit the Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust's ‘Find help now’ information.
24/7 support
The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line
The Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line is for Coventry and Warwickshire residents.
If you are:
- feeling low, anxious, or stressed,
- having a difficult time coping,
- and need to talk to someone in confidence to find the right service
Coventry and Warwickshire Mental Wellbeing Line provides:
- Connection, advice, information and signposting to other services
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year service
- Call 0800 616171 to speak to one of our friendly and compassionate advisors.
Other support
If you want to talk to someone, these services are available in Coventry at certain times:
Coventry Safe Haven
Providing support for people (18+) who are feeling distressed and overwhelmed in the evenings, Monday-Sunday (6pm-11pm): Phone 07921 876 065. Email coventryhaven.mhm@nhs.net
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
Many organisations now have Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) that offer mental health and wellbeing support. Find out if your organisation has an EAP that you can access.
IAPT
- IAPT services are available for people experiencing mild to severe anxiety and depression. They can provide advice, information and therapy. Please note this service involves an initial assessment which then determines the support you will be offered. Call 024 7667 1090 to self-refer.
Mind Wellbeing for Coventry
To help you cope during this period, the Coventry and Warwickshire Mind Wellbeing Hubs will be offering telephone support to anyone who feels they need contact. All telephone support will be offered between the usual hours of 1pm-5pm every day and the team can even book you in for a call if needed. Call 024 7622 4417.
Dear Life
Anyone living and working in Coventry and Warwickshire can access help, and support through our local Dear Life website.
Admiral Nurse Service
The Admiral Nurse service is available to people and families living in Coventry, Rugby and North Warwickshire who are providing care and support for a person with a diagnosis or likely diagnosis of dementia and as a result the carer/s are experiencing complex problems. Phone 0300 303 3131 (Patients and Carers can self-refer) or Email CRCCG.CRGPAadmiralnurses@nhs.net
CRASAC
- Our frontline specialist, independent and confidential services are for people of all ages, genders and faiths who have been impacted by any form of sexual violence, at any time in their lives. This also includes online abuse and exploitation. Call 024 7627 7777
Sahil Project
Offers in-house services and various outreach services, include practical and emotional support to build confidence, reduce social isolation and raise awareness to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, for South Asian Communities who are 18 and over. Phone 024 7663 8754 or Email info@sahilproject.co.uk
The Tamarind Centre
To provide support to the BME community in Coventry and Warwickshire and increase community understanding of mental health issues. Phone 024 7622 7712 or 024 7622 5512
Valley House
Provide a range of counselling and enhanced support services for disadvantaged and isolated individuals. The service covers a range of emotional/psychological and practical issues, including deep-seated complex needs. Phone 024 7626 6280 or Email info@valleyhouse.org.uk
Shout
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and we’ve had more than 1.5 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support. Text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
Recovery and wellbeing academy
The Recovery and wellbeing academy is led by Coventry and Warwickshire Mind who work alongside Coventry & Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust. The Academy courses are delivered by a collaboration of many great local organisations that offer an educational approach to mental health and wellbeing. The Academy offers a wide range of courses and workshops that have been specifically designed to empower you to become an expert in your own wellbeing and recovery.
