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Mental health and wellbeing support

Information icon If someone is at immediate risk of harm, call 999

Tell the operator what is happening. They will help you and explain what to do next.

You can get free and confidential support to help with your mental health and wellbeing.

Support is available if you need urgent help, extra support outside normal hours, or help with everyday wellbeing.

Urgent mental health help

To get urgent mental health support, call NHS 111 and select option 2.

You can call any time, day or night. You'll speak to a trained professional who can help.

Face-to-face support outside normal hours

If you need support when most services are closed, you can visit the Rethink Sanctuary Hub.

The hub is open outside usual service hours. You don’t need an appointment, and it’s free and confidential.

You must be aged 18+ and live in or be registered with a GP in Walsall.

Helplines

You can contact these helplines 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

You can also get information and advice from:

Free mental health support

The Sanctuary Community Mental Health Service offers support for adults who want help with their mental health. Support may be face‑to‑face or in the community.

You can also get free counselling through:

Support for everyday wellbeing

You can download and complete a personal wellbeing plan to help you:

  • understand your wellbeing
  • make small, positive changes
  • look after your mental health

Download list

Be Well Walsall is a free wellbeing service.

You can get up to 12 weeks of support, including help with:

  • improving your wellbeing
  • being a healthier weight
  • stopping smoking
  • NHS Health Checks (for eligible residents)

Alcohol, drug and gambling support

Alcohol and drug support

Change Grow Live supports adults and young people with alcohol or drug use.

Support includes:

  • one‑to‑one and group sessions
  • prescribing and detox
  • needle exchange
  • health checks and treatment
  • help into work or training

You can refer yourself, or a professional can refer you. 

Contact The Beacon (Change Grow Live) to find out more.

Gambling support

If gambling is affecting you or your family, you can use the gambling harms directory to find support services that meet your needs.

Help with loneliness, money and digital access

Making Connections Walsall is a free service that helps with loneliness and social isolation.

You can get one‑to‑one support to:

  • meet new people
  • join local activities
  • build social connections

Walsall Connected can help you with:

  • online council services
  • digital skills
  • community advice

You can also find more help on our help with the cost of living webpage.

Support for children and young people

Young people can get support through POP Walsall, which offers help with emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Local wellbeing support

You can explore more services in the Walsall Wellbeing Directory. The directory helps you find support that’s right for you.

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