Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological and social-wellbeing. We must understand how important it is to take equal care of our mental and physical health!
We have put together a list of websites and charities that can support your mental wellbeing, if you struggling please reach out for support and guidance.
To visit the websites, please click the logos below.
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are available here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Adult, children and young people Safe Haven service:
Please note all of the information below has been taken from the relevant websites.
The Adults’ Safe Haven is open for face to face mental health support at the Wellbeing Centre in Leigh Park. A team of Crisis workers from HEH Mind, Mental Health Practitioners from SHFT and drug and alcohol support workers from Inclusion, help provide support and advice to people experiencing a mental health crisis.
We are open 365 days a year from 6pm-10pm. Please call us on 0300 303 1560 or just drop in. No appointment is necessary.
If you need urgent mental health support outside of our opening hours please phone 111. The Samaritans also offer a service outside of our opening times, 116 123 (24/7 FREE). Adults’ Safe Haven – Havant & East Hants Mind
Children and Young People’s Safe Haven is open to all 11 to 17 year olds living in Havant, East and South East Hants. Just drop in for face-to-face mental health support. There is no need to book an appointment before attending.
For further information please see How Can I Attend.
We are still offering telephone support on our freephone number 0300 303 1580 for those unable to attend in person.
Five ways to wellbeing helps you to understand the five key elements which contribute to mental wellbeing:
Step 1 - Connect
Connecting with others can help us feel close to people, and valued for who we are.
Step 2 - Get active
Studies have shown that getting active can help you sleep better, have happier moods, and reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and racing thoughts.
Step 3 - Take notice.
Reminding yourself to take notice can help you to be aware of how you're feeling. It can help you understand what triggers your feelings of stress or anxiety.
Step 4 - Learn.
We're always learning new things – often without realising it. Feeling like you're learning and developing can boost your self-esteem.
Step 5 - Give.
There's been lots of research about the effects of taking part in social and community life. Some studies have shown that people who help others are more likely to rate themselves as happy.
For more on the 5 steps to mental wellbeing click this link
Sensory walks in nature with Sense
Sensory trails have been created to help people of all ages and abilities to confidently get outside and connect with the environment using all their available senses. The walks have been created in partnership with national charity Sense. Routes have been co-designed with people with living experience of a sensory impairment and follow fairly flat, level ground. These routes are self-led. You may choose to go with friends, family or a support group. If you have not visited Staunton Country Park before there is a tour available here
Click on the images to the right to open up the relevant map:
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Staying physically active can have many positive benefits to our mental health
Sport in mind is the UK’s leading mental health sports charity who deliver physical activity projects in partnership with the NHS in order to aid recovery, promote mental wellbeing, improve physical health, combat social isolation and empower people to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
To find activities in your local area please click on the Sport in mind logo. Here you will find the activity finder page.
Mental health and wellbeing support
The following website has a wide range of information and guidance about your mental health and wellbeing support. Please click the following link to find out more: Mental Health and Wellbeing Support | Havant Borough Council
Relate is the largest provider of relationship support in England and Wales and we help millions of people every year to strengthen the relationships that mean the most of them.
They have centres across England and Wales and a network of licensed local counsellors offering in counselling in person, over the phone and online. If you're not quite ready to speak to anyone yet, they have loads of self-help resources to get you started on your journey.
The services include relationship counselling for individuals and couples, family counselling, counselling for children and young people and sex therapy.
To find out more please visit their website: Home | Relate
