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Mental Wellbeing Network

CVS facilitated the West Lancs Mental Wellbeing Network, but it no longer runs.

For more information email enquiries@wlcvs.org    

Mental Health Information

In a Mental Health emergency or crisis:

1.  During working hours (9:00am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday) you should contact:

  • a person’s GP
  • or the Mindsmatter team (01695 684177)

2.  Out of working hours (after 4:30pm weekdays, bank holidays and weekends) you should contact:

  • the Crisis Team (01772 773525)
  • or your GP for details of the out of hours service

3.  Samaritans also provide telephone support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. You can call them or you can ask them to phone someone you are concerned about (if you have their consent) 08457 90 90 90.  Their new free 24 hour helpline number is 116 123.

4.  Wellbeing and Mental Health Helpline (previously the Mental Health Helpline) 0800 915 4640 (Monday to Friday 7-11pm, weekends from noon until midnight)

If you think there is immediate danger you should dial 999

Local support groups and services for mental health and well-being in West Lancashire

The Network put together a collection of information about local support groups and services for Mental Health and Well-being in West Lancashire.  Please note: this network not longer runs so this information is not up to date – contact Vicky Attwood with any queries.