Independent Mental Health Services in North Lincolnshire HERE.  Need help now? Visit MIND North Lincolnshire.

Find information and support for your mental health on the NHS website HERE or call 111 (choose option 2) or visit NHS 111 online.

Mental health services are free on the NHS. Your mental health is important and you should get help if you need it.

Talk to your GP first

You'll need to talk to your GP to use some mental health services. This is known as a GP referral. Your GP can also talk to you about your mental health and help introduce you to the right mental health service for your needs.

Get help without talking to your GP

There are also some mental health services that you can use without talking to your GP first. This is known as self-referral.

For example, you may be able to refer yourself for help with drug problems and alcohol problems. You can also use self-referral to access talking therapies. Find an NHS taking therapies service, HERE.

Get help through your work

If your mental health problem is because of stress at work, your employer might be able to refer you to occupational health services.

Get help from your school or college

If you're a child or young person, your school or college might be able to refer you directly to a specialist mental health service.

Find out how to get mental health support if you are a child or young person, HERE.

How mental health referrals work

When you talk to your GP about your mental health they'll listen, give you advice and introduce you to a mental health service they think will be most helpful to you. These services may come from your GP surgery, a large local health centre, a specialist mental health clinic or a hospital.