Free Support Services in Sefton
Find local support services, community help and events in Sefton, Merseyside.
Local services
Kooth Sefton
Free anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support for young people aged 11 to 25.
NHS Sefton Talking Therapies
Free confidential talking therapies for anxiety, depression, stress and common mental health problems.
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in Sefton, including services set at region or county level.
Mersey Care Mental Health App Directory for Young People
Safe app directory to support children and young people with mental wellbeing.
England-wide services
Available across England. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout England.
No England-wide services match these filters.
National services
Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local Sefton services.
Mental Health Support
24/7 urgent mental health support and crisis line
Derman
Derman offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.
Open Age
Open Age offers mental health and wellbeing across the UK.
Mind
Mental health information, support and signposting across England and Wales.
Anxiety UK Support Services
Specialist support, therapy, and advice for those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression.
Samaritans Listening Service
24/7 confidential support for anyone experiencing distress or needing to talk.
Rethink Mental Illness Advice Service
Expert advice and information for people severely affected by mental illness and their carers.
NHS Talking Therapies
Free, confidential NHS treatments for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression.
NHS Every Mind Matters
Expert NHS advice and practical tools to help you look after your mental health.
NHS 111 Mental Health Support
24/7 access to urgent mental health support by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option.
Shout 24/7 Crisis Text Service
A free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis.
Samaritans - 24/7 Emotional Support
A safe place to talk 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone struggling to cope.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Suicide prevention support, training and signposting resources.
Operation Courage
NHS mental-health support for Armed Forces veterans, reservists, people leaving the military and eligible family members.
Tellmi
Free, anonymous mental health app with peer support for ages 11+ across the UK, with commissioned counselling in selected areas.
distrACT App
App providing private support and coping strategies for self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
Samaritans
Free, confidential emotional support by phone at any hour, for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Local services
2
Support services currently listed directly in Sefton.
Local events
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Upcoming events and activities happening in Sefton.
Categories
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Different kinds of help currently available around Sefton.
Related guides
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Council and NHS information
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Quick answers for Sefton
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Sefton Support Services and Community Help
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Help available in Sefton
This page brings together local support services, community help and events for people in Sefton, Merseyside. You can explore practical help, free activities and trusted organisations in one place.