Mental Health Worker
Caroline Briggs works with us on a Tuesday and a Thursday at the Practice. She will speak to people with acute mental health issues from the triage list, who can be booked in with her directly and arrange follow up as needed.
Social Prescribers
Becky and Aidan work with us at the Practice. Social prescribing is designed to support people with a wide range of social, emotional or practical needs, and is focused on improving mental health and physical wellbeing. Those who could benefit from social prescribing include people with mild or long-term mental health problems, people with complex needs, people who are socially isolated and those with multiple long-term conditions who frequently attend either primary or secondary health care.
Counselling Services
First Step – Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is available via self referral.
Please call 0300 123 9122 for further information. Lines open 8.30am – 5.00pm Mon-Fri.
Crisis Team
If things reach crisis point and you need emergency help call 0800 652 2865
There is more information on the CNTW website
Mind
Provide a range of services and support for those suffering from Mental Health Problems
The Haven
A service for Adults over 18 in West Cumbria to provide support, advice and information to help manage mental health issues
Health and Wellbeing Coaches (HAWC)
A service provided by adult social care. They provide one to one support and aim to improve coping strategies and set goals in management.
You can self refer
SAFA
A one to one service for those who self harm and also support for those who support them. You can self refer
Choices Cumbria
One to one support and advice on anything you feel would make a positive change in your life. They help individuals rebuild confidence and self esteem to get back into education, training or the work place
Freedom Project
Get help with domestic and sexual abuse
Samaritans
Always free to call 116 123 and there to listen. 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.
