Mental health resources and services for adults
Just like good physical health, looking after your emotional wellbeing is important. It is okay not to be okay - we all have times when we feel low, anxious, or overwhelmed. But there are things we can do to help us feel better, whether that is taking a moment to breathe, talking to a friend, or seeking help.
Good mental health and wellbeing is essential to living happy and healthy lives, and can help us sleep and feel better, do the things we want to do, and deal with difficult times in the future.
There are a number of places you can go for mental health and wellbeing support in Southampton, both online and in person. Below are some examples. Further service information for adults is available from our directory of support services as well as the Southampton Mental Health Network directory.
Where to find general emotional wellbeing support
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Self-help and online support
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Apps, websites, and services where you can find online support and self-help for your wellbeing journey and to help your mental health:
- NHS Every Mind Matters - For wellbeing tips and mental health information
- Southampton Mental Health Network - For a directory of local services, groups, and support available across the city, in your neighbourhood
- Solent Mind - For information about their services and support for better mental health
- Kooth - Free, safe, and anonymous online chat and emotional wellbeing with qualified counsellors and therapists, for people aged 11-25
- No Limits - Drop in or online support including counselling and health and wellbeing for people under the age of 26
- 5 Ways to Wellbeing - Provides information on five steps to improve your mental health and wellbeing
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Get some more support from your community
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Talk to someone, see someone, get involved, attend a wellbeing workshop, activity, or group.
- Solent Mind Peer Support – Friendly and informal support groups for people living with mental health issues
- Southampton Mental Health Network - For a directory of local services, groups, and support available across the city, in your neighbourhood
- No Limits - Drop in or online support including counselling and health and wellbeing for people under the age of 26
- Kooth - Free, safe, and anonymous online chat and emotional wellbeing with qualified counsellors and therapists, for people aged 11-25
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Getting some more support from NHS services
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- Southampton Steps 2 Wellbeing - Self-refer to NHS talking therapies for over 18s, for common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, and low mood. You can refer yourself online or by phone
- Speak to your GP - New mental health support is available in local GP practices
- NHS 111 mental health triage team - Can be contacted by calling 111 and selecting the 'mental health' option or visiting NHS 111 online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Immediate and urgent help and support if you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis
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- In an emergency - If you or someone you know has injured themselves, taken an overdose, or their life is at risk, dial 999 or go to the nearest emergency department
- The Lighthouse - Offers a safe space for over-18s in mental health crisis to get support, between 4.30-10.30pm in Bitterne or Shirley. Open seven days a week. You can also text ‘Lighthouse’ to 07789 390 812 or speak to someone remotely
- Shout - Text “HANTS” to 85258 for free for 24/7 mental health text support in the UK
- NHS 111 mental health triage team - Can be contacted by calling 111 and selecting the 'mental health' option or visiting NHS 111 online, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Samaritans - Call the helpline on 16 123 for those in emotional distress, 24/7
- The Calm Zone - Call the helpline on 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat from 5pm to 12midnight everyday if you are struggling and need to talk
- Safe Haven - Online, telephone, and open-access sessions. Emotional and practical support for people aged 11-25 who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and who need access to out-of-hours help
You can also view this information as a PDF: Southampton Mental Health and Wellbeing Journey.
Find support for a specific condition or topic
There is lots of practical advice and information available to support you or someone you know with their mental health and wellbeing.
You can find a list of local services on our directory of support services. Use the search bar to look for support for a specific condition or topic. There is also the Southampton Mental Health Network Directory. Alternatively, you can use the guidance above for general mental health and wellbeing support and resources.
You can find information and national support services for a comprehensive list of conditions on the NHS Mental Health Conditions website.
