Free resources and information on getting support for your mental health and wellbeing if you live in Norfolk and Waveney.
We all have mental health, sometimes it’s good and sometimes we need support to stay mentally well.
If you’ve not been feeling yourself for a while, take time to find out more about mental health, how you can improve your mood and discover local services which are available to help.
If you’re feeling low, there are steps you can take at home to help lift your mood.
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing Principles are designed to help you stay connected with others, activate your brain, and make you feel good. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life.
- Connect with other people
- Be physically active
- Learn new skills
- Give to others
- Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)
The NHS website has more information on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing including practical examples of things you can try.
Resources if you need more mental health support
The NHS website contains lots of information about mental health and wellbeing. You can also get a free Mind Plan with tips to help you deal with stress and anxiety and improve your sleep on the Every Mind Matters website.
Remember, your GP is there to support you too – physically and mentally – and can refer you to the right service if you need mental health advice. Many GP practices across Norfolk and Waveney now have mental health practitioners as part of the team who can provide mental health support and advice.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call NHS 111 and select the mental health option 24-hours a day for advice and support.
If you’re aged 16 or over, Wellbeing Norfolk and Waveney offer online webinars, one-to-one support and guided self-help which you can self-refer to. You can visit them online or call 0300 123 1503.
Mental health resources for young people
For young people aged between 11 and 25, Kooth is a local online mental wellbeing community which provides access to counselling. Delivered 365 days a year by qualified counsellors, the service works on a drop-in basis or through bookable chat sessions. The Kooth website also offers peer support and features a wide range of self-help materials and moderated online forums.
The Just One Norfolk website also contains helpful information about mental and emotional health for young people and families.
Qwell – mental health support
Qwell: Change to online support for adults experiencing mental health difficulties
Referrals into the Qwell service will be stopping after 31 March 2024.
24-hour specialist mental health support is available, seven days a week for anyone currently experiencing a mental health crisis, or for anyone who is supporting someone in crisis and needs urgent help.
You can find a range of local and national support and services to help with your mental health and wellbeing here: https://improvinglivesnw.org.uk/our-work/healthier-communities/mental-health/mental-health-support/
Call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. This service is available to people of all ages.