Conditions like anxiety, depression, and stress are common and can impact daily life. It’s important to recognise that mental health is just as vital as physical health, and maintaining mental well-being is essential for a fulfilling life. Everyone’s mental health can fluctuate, and it’s perfectly normal to experience periods of struggle. Seeking support is an important step in managing and improving mental health.
Help with mental health
Mental health refers to a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how individuals think, feel, and act, and it also influences how they handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health problems can arise from various factors, including genetics, life experiences, and environmental stressors.
If you are experiencing mental health difficulties, there are several ways to get help.
Help with Mental Health
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides access to mental health services through their Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, which includes free talking therapies for those experiencing anxiety or depression.
Immediate need
For those in immediate need, the Samaritans offer a 24/7 helpline for anyone in crisis. Simply Call 116 123. Or try the NHS Crisis Line on 0800 953 0110.
We can provide further guidance on accessing these services and may even have local partnerships to help you get connected. Remember, seeking help is a positive and brave first step toward improving mental health and well-being.
Furness For You
Ten partners from across Furness came together to deliver a free service to benefit local people struggling with loneliness. During the project, the Cumbria CVS Furness For You team have worked with people on a one-to-one basis, offering specialised support to meet individual needs.
The Furness For You partnership covers health and wellbeing, arts and crafts groups, support with benefits, learning new skills and so much more, all for free. As the current Furness For You project draws to a close, we trust that we have created a Furness For You movement that will be long-lasting. Our hope is that this movement will take forward the ethos and build a legacy though partnership working between support organisations in Barrow and the Furness area.
We are pleased to build on this strong foundation with our website, which has the ambition to be an online support hub to meet all your needs.
Feel free to email us on furnessforyou@cumbriacvs.org.uk.
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