If you’re concerned about your mental health or about a loved one, then there are a range of different organisations that you can talk to for more help and support.

The NHS have a list of different helplines that you might find useful, depending on your circumstances, see also the list on the right hand side of this page.

General mental health concerns
Two key helplines which you can call in the first instance are:

  • Saneline Tel: 0300 304 7000 (365 days a year, 4.30pm-10.30pm) - emotional support for people affected by mental health illness, their families or carers

    Mind Tel: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri 9am-6pm) - providing advice and support to anyone experiencing a mental health problem

You can also contact the IW Mental Health Safe Haven based in Newport and Aspire in Ryde on 01983 520168 where trained professionals can discuss your mental health concerns and provide you with some help.  This service operates Monday to Friday between 5pm-10pm and 10am-10pm (weekends and bank holidays). You can also email: safehaven@twosaints.org.uk if you prefer.

If you are struggling and need support you can also call the Samaritans free anytime from any phone on 116 123.

Don’t forget you can also call NHS 111 (simply dial 111) or use the online service on their website here.

In your local area you can also get support from social prescribers, health and wellbeing coaches and mental health practitioners who work in your local GP practice.

Social prescribers can help work with you and your family to help you access a range of local community services that provide practical or emotional support and guidance of a non-medical nature.  You can download a leaflet about social prescribing.

Health and wellbeing coaches are specially trained non-clinical members of a GP practice team who help people to manage their own physical and mental health conditions. You can download a leaflet about health and wellbeing coaches.

Mental health practitioners can provide guidance, advice, signposting and treatment for patients with mental health symptoms such as low mood, anxiety or depression.

Mental health support during pregnancy
If you are pregnant and need support, local midwives and health visitors offer support with perinatal mental health and can be contacted for support on the following numbers:

  • Community midwife locality leads: Tel: 01983 822099 ext 3210 (8am-8pm Monday-Friday)

  • Safeguarding midwife: Tel: 01983 822099 ext. 3263 (9am-5pm Monday-Friday)

Domestic abuse/mental health support
Domestic abuse can have an effect on both adults’ and children’s mental health and well-being. It is important to remember there is local support available to help, guide and support you through this. Contact You Trust (Isle of Wight) on 0800 234 6266. You can also find information on their website here.