Mental health services

Could your life be in danger?

You should call 999 for an ambulance or go to A&E if you have seriously harmed yourself or feel that you might harm yourself.

Alternatively, if you are worried about your mental health, for urgent help please call the freephone 24/7 local crisis line: 0800 051 1508  (for all ages).

NHS therapy and counselling: Think Wellbeing Knowsley 

offers free NHS therapy for people in Knowsley with common mental health problems such as anxiety or depression, to help you change the way you feel by changing the way you think.  You can access online therapy available 24/7, with weekly online support from your therapist or attend a six week course that will help you to develop skills to manage your mood. Those who need extra support can access one-to-one therapy. You can find out more by visiting the Think Wellbeing website.

Find out more and get NHS therapy and counselling

It’s really important to look after your mental health as well as your physical health.  There is lots of health and support included in our Self Care section.

Supporting the mental health of children and young people is so important, especially after the additional challenges and pressures experienced throughout – and following – the Covid 19 pandemic.

Here in Knowsley, the Council is working with health partners, charities and community groups to provide a wide range of support for young people and their families who may be dealing with mental health issues.

Advice and guidance

Knowsley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) works with young people up to the age of 18 who have emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties which are causing difficulties in their school, family or social life. Speak to your GP, health visitor, social worker or school health advisor who will be able to refer you into this specialist service.

There is also a range of support and advice available online:

• Kooth is an online mental wellbeing community (commissioned by the Council and the NHS) that provides anonymous and personalised mental health support for children and young people
• The Young Person’s Advisory Service provides mental health and emotional well-being services for Merseyside’s children, young people and families
• Listening Ear provide support for children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health.  Self-referrals are welcome Email enquiries@listening-ear.co.uk, call 0151 488 6648 or visit listening-ear.co.uk
• You can find out about NHS help and support here
• Young Minds is a mental health charity for children and young people
• Mind provides a range of information and useful contacts for young people

Support in schools

All of Knowsley’s schools share a commitment to support the children and young people in their care to stay safe and well – and supporting their mental health is a key part of that.

Individual schools will have their own support in place and parents and carers are encouraged to speak to their child’s school if they have any concerns or questions.

If you are planning to have a baby, are pregnant or have given birth recently, lots of advice is available online including information about where to go for support.