How to Access Mental Health Social Work
Referrals into all community mental health social work services are through the person’s GP. The person should be encouraged to visit their GP and request an appropriate referral is made.
There are a range of interim or out of hours mental health support that the person can access:
Organisation |
Contact details/website |
Information |
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Mental Health Triage |
Tel: 111 |
111 online can tell you:
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Samaritans |
Tel: 116 123 |
A safe place to talk about any mental health issue. |
Shout |
Text: 85258 |
Anyone experiencing a personal crisis, is unable to cope and needs support can text Shout. |
Lighthouse |
For information about accessing the service see: The Lighthouse Website |
For anyone living in Southampton, the Lighthouse is an informal, non-judgemental, out-of-hours mental health service for anyone over the age of 18 who requires short-term support with their mental health. |
Adults Safe Haven (Mind) |
For information about accessing the service see: Adults' Safe Haven Website |
Open 365 days a year between 6pm and 10pm, the Safe Haven is open for face to face mental health support at the Wellbeing Hub in Leigh Park. A team of Crisis workers, Mental Health Practitioners and drug and alcohol support workers, help provide support and advice to people experiencing a mental health crisis. |
Last Updated: December 14, 2023
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