Do you need urgent help?

If you need to speak to someone right now, here are some confidential options which provide 24/7 support.  If you're worried you might hurt yourself or someone else, please call 999, or go to your nearest A and E.

Lifeline

For people who are experiencing distress or despair.

0808 808 8000

Childline

Helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

0800 1111

Samaritans

24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You don't have to be suicidal to call us

116 123
More information on crisis support

MindWise tips for managing your money when living with mental illness on BBC Radio Ulster, 5th September

Thu, 03 - September - 2020

If you're struggling to manage your money through the pandemic and it's affecting your mental health, tune into BBC Radio Ulster on Saturday 5th at 9.45am where Michele Loughran, manager of our Mental Health & Money Advice service, will be speaking "On Your Behalf" about managing your money & mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.

She will also be discussing the CovidWellbeingNI partnership.  CovidWellBeingNI is an unprecedented partnership of 15 leading mental health and wellbeing charities and the Healthy Living Centre Alliance representing 28 Healthy Living Centres alongside the Public Health Agency, Department of Health and the Department for Communities. Our focus is on promoting mental health and wellbeing during and after the Covid19 pandemic. Our aim is to work together to ensure that mental health information and support reach as many people as possible.

Listen live or after broadcast by clicking here. 

Coronavirus and mental health

Coronavirus and mental health

Advice and resources for looking after your mental health and wellbeing during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Living with mental illness

Living with mental illness

Mental health issues can impact on every aspect of our lives. Our information gives you some practical tips and resources on managing work, money, housing, relationships and more.

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