Are you experiencing low mood, anxiety or depression? Then “Dudley Talking Therapies” can help.
We are a free service offering mental health support and treatment to individuals over the age of 16.
There is no need to go through your own GP practice you can access us directly:
Either online: Dudley Talking Therapies Service :: Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Or telephone: 0800 953 0404, 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays). This is not an emergency service.
If you find yourself in a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know what to do.
NHS 111 is here to help with the introduction of a mental health option for urgent mental health support. This will be option two.
To access the service call 111 and selection option two.
Please note that if you would prefer to text this service, you can contact 07860 025 281.
The extension of the 111 service means if you are experiencing a mental health crisis you will be able to dial the NHS urgent medical advice number (111), and by choosing ‘mental health option’ will be put through to your local crisis service.
Specially trained mental health staff will speak to you, discuss your urgent needs, and assess the best way to support you depending on your symptoms.
If you have physically harmed yourself, or if you feel your life is at risk, then A&E is the right place to go.
This service aims to help you if you want someone to talk to and need advice on what help is available and which services you can access in your local area.