Railway signage alerts residents to urgent mental health support
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) has worked jointly with Network Rail to raise awareness of their 24/7 mental health support line by installing signage at local railway stations.
Posters have recently been installed across 11 railway stations across Coventry and Warwickshire to alert people to the urgent mental health support line, which is available to anybody living in Coventry and Warwickshire. The service, provided by CWPT, offers members of the public immediate access to mental health support by dialling Freephone 08081 966798. The service is particularly suited to those who feel like they need urgent mental health support; the phonelines are manned by specialist mental health staff who provide advice, support and signposting over the phone.
Dr Sharon Binyon, Medical Director at CWPT, said: “I would urge anybody who is struggling with their mental health to reach out and speak to someone. We have a 24/7 phoneline in place to support people who need urgent access to mental health support. If you are struggling with your mental health and need urgent advice, please pick up the phone and speak to one of our specialist mental health staff. They are here to help you get the support you need.”
Richard Godwin, Suicide Prevention Co-ordinator Network Rail North West and Central Region said: “Network Rail are delighted to have worked closely with Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust to help promote this valuable service, and to highlight the importance of seeking help and support if anyone is struggling with their mental health.
“It is hoped that by promoting it to the many passengers and staff that use these stations for business or pleasure that more people will use the service and get the specialist help they need. Our thanks go to Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways for their support in the project”
For local and national help and support, there are a number of mental health services available across Coventry and Warwickshire:
- NHS Mental Health Crisis service: Freephone 08081 966798 - 24/7 service
- Rise (for children and young people) Freephone 08081 966798 (select Option 2) - 24/7 service
- Dimensions Tool offers immediate tailored self-help support and signposting to local services
- Mental Health Matters Coventry and Warwickshire call 0800 616 171, free 24/7 and confidential
- Chat Health is a free service that enables 11 – 18 year olds across Coventry and Warwickshire to send confidential SMS text messages to School Nurses who will provide impartial advice and support
- For Warwickshire, text 07507 331 525
- For Coventry, text 07507 331 949
- Coventry and Warwickshire Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service, call 024 7667 1090
- Warwickshire County Council
- Coventry City Council
- The Samaritans call 116 123
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258
- Papyrus Hopeline UK suicide prevention helpline: call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967
If you believe or are concerned someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 999.