Support Hub

Support Hub

Often the scariest, but bravest step, is the first time you reach out for support. This can be a very overwhelming time with many support services available it can feel difficult to navigate through them.

This page aims to provide you with some clarity and options to support you in making that step. Remember, you don’t need to see, or know what the whole staircase looks like, to take that first step.

If you are feeling suicidal:

NHS urgent mental health support – call 111 and select option 2
Samaritans – 24/7 telephone line - 116 123 or online chat Contact Us | Samaritans

General Mental Health & Wellbeing Support:

Lighthouse Club Charity - Lighthouse Club - The Construction Industry Charity – Support for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing:
- 24/7 support line - 0345 605 1956 (UK)
- Support via text: Text HARDHAT to 85258 (UK)
- LiveChat 9am-6pm: https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/application.html
Mind:
- 0300 330 5488 - Option 1 (available Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm excluding bank holidays)
- Walk-in REST hubs all over Norfolk – 1-2-1 Norfolk and Waveney Mind - REST
- Wellbeing social activities - Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Community Support Groups & Activities
MensCraft - Contact - Menscraft

Finance and debt support:

Finance and debt support – National Debt Line – 0808 808 4000

Support for managing addiction:

Drugs and alcohol - Adults | The Matthew Project
Gambling:
- National Gambling Helpline – 24/7 support - 0808 8020 133
- Gamblers Anonymous - Gamblers Anonymous

Suicide Bereavement Support:

MIND - Norfolk and Waveney Mind - Suicide Bereavement

About the author: Charmaine Chandler

Charmaine is our Senior Quality Assurance Manager & Head of Wellbeing being a qualified Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council bringing 14 years experience to the team.

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