New 24/7 mental health crisis line launched for Warrington

A new 24/7 mental health crisis line has been launched for people living in Warrington who are experiencing a mental health crisis.

People can now access support through a new mental health crisis line: 01925 275 309.
North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched the crisis line to provide support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages, including children and young people, who need urgent mental health support.

What to do if you need urgent help for your mental health:

If you are in a mental health crisis and you need urgent help, please call the new crisis line on 01925 275 309 and NHS staff will support you to get the help you need.
The crisis line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is open to people of all ages, including children and young people.
The crisis line is now the first port of call for Warrington residents experiencing a mental health crisis. The line is operated by people in the local area who will know how best to support you. If you call NHS 111 you may have to wait longer for help and will be redirected to this local service.
Please note, A&E and 999 are not the best places to get help for the majority of mental health problems. Call the crisis line, to be directed to the best local service to support you.
You should still call 999 or go to A&E if you have a life-threatening emergency and need immediate help for your mental or physical health.
For non-urgent help and general wellbeing advice, North West Boroughs Healthcare’s website contains information and links to resources to support people with anxiety, low-mood, and worries relating to the current Covid-19 pandemic: www.nwbh.nhs.uk/coronavirus.
More information about the new mental health crisis helpline can be found at: www.nwbh.nhs.uk

Warrington’s Happy? OK? Sad? site
The local mental health site www.happyoksad.org.uk also has information about a wide range of local and national mental health support services, as well as links to evidence-based resources to help you look after your mental wellbeing and feel good. The Happy? OK? Sad? site was developed for people who live or work in Warrington.

Kind to Your Mind
Cheshire and Merseyside’s new mental wellbeing campaign Kind to Your Mind, has its own website, offering free wellbeing resources to help you boost both your mood and your resilience.