Staying Well
If you are struggling with your mental health, there are a number of organisations that can help you through this difficult time.
Thrive directory of services
The thrive directory of services has been developed by the key partners in Hull that provide support for children, young people and families emotional health and wellbeing. This guide is intended to be used by anyone to find the help and support that children and young people may need.
Hull and East Yorkshire Mind Helpline
Confidential mental health advice for anyone experiencing or worried about their mental health.
Hull Samaritans
Telephone - 116 123 free from any phone.
Telephone - 0330 094 5717 local charges apply.
Email - jo@samaritans.org - response time is 24 hours
Choices and rights
Choices and Rights Disability Coalition is an organisation exclusively run by disabled people in Hull. They can help in lots of ways to help you stay independent.
The Warren
Has lots of different types of support for young people, including mental health support. Visit The Warren.
Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Scheme
They provide clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and problem debt.
Find out more about the Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space Scheme.
Let's Talk
Mental health problems are common and anyone can be affected. If you feel that you need support, Talking Therapies are available to help.
Age UK
Offer support for older people and their carers.
Stop smoking service
Cigarettes contain many different chemicals, including -
- arsenic - poison
- cadmium - used in batteries
- chromium - used to make paint
When somebody stops smoking, their body starts to recover. Benefits include -
- after 48 hours - the body no longer contains carbon monoxide, lungs start to clear, and smell and taste improve
- after 72 hours - breathing comes easier and energy increases
- after 2 to 12 weeks - circulation improves
- after 3 to 9 months - lungs are working better
- after 1 year - risk of a heart attack is halved
- after 10 years - risk of lung cancer is halved
- after 15 years - risk of heart attack is now the same as someone who has never smoked
In addition to the cost of cigarettes, these points show powerful reasons why someone would want to stop smoking.
SmokeFree Hull offer free advice and behavioural support to help you stop smoking. Between October 2021 and September 2022, 72% of clients who used the service were able to quit smoking within 4 weeks. SmokeFree Hull helps you find your own way of stopping smoking. They support adults and young people aged 12 and over living in Hull, and offer a 12-week Stop Smoking service. See how much you're spending and what you could save by stopping smoking.