Samaritans
If you're having a difficult time you can get in touch about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
Call free any time, from any phone, on 116 123.
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/if-youre-having-difficult-time/
Text Shout
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, anonymous text support service. You can text us from wherever you are in the UK.
If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you, day or night.
Walsall Sanctuary Hub
If you need someone to talk to pop into Walsall Sanctuary Hub, 1 Queen’s Parade, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2EX, open every Monday-Friday from 6pm to 11pm or Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11pm.
24/7 Helpline
If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, contact the Black Country 24/7 confidential helpline for advice, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0800 088 6516 or text 07860 025281
https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/contact-us/help-crisis
Walsall Talking Therapies
If you are experiencing low mood, anxiety or you are struggling to cope with day to day life get free confidential support on 0800 953 0995
https://walsalltalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/
Food banks
Your local food bank will be able to tell you which referral agencies they work with in your area and how you can get a voucher.
To find out where your nearest food bank is visit https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/ or https://www.blackcountryfoodbank.org.uk/
If you need emergency support food banks provide a minimum of three days’ emergency food to people in crisis, alongside additional support.
Drug and Alcohol Services
Change, Grow, Live
We can help you to cut down or stop drinking or taking drugs. We can also give you the advice to help you stay safe and healthy.
Call 01922 669840
https://www.changegrowlive.org/the-beacon-walsall
Narcotics Anonymous
If you have a problem with drugs, we are recovering drug addicts who can help you get and stay clean.
Financial Support
Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and information on a wide range of subjects. Get in touch in a way that works for you.
Call 0808 278 7812 (local rates apply).
https://citizensadvicesandwell-walsall.org/
Black Country Women’s Aid
Black Country Women’s Aid is an independent charity which has supported survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence in the West Midlands for 30 years.
Call us on 0121 553 0090
https://blackcountrywomensaid.co.uk/
