Last month, 30 people across the group completed a Mental Health First Aid course.

There are plenty of different types of support out there, and a Mental Health First Aider can help you access them.

Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you, or someone you are concerned about, are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. The purpose of a Mental Health First Aider is to act as a point of contact and reassurance, and to signpost you to resources and services that may be able to help.

Mental health issues affect many of us, and there is no shame in asking for help. The complete list of mental health first aiders is below, any of them will be able to help you find the support you need.

If you need urgent, out of hours support, please reach out to one of the following:

• Employee Assistance Hotline – available 24/7 Call: 0800 107 6147 or visit the online portal  www.colleaguesupport.co.uk (enter code 72135 as your username and password)
• Mental Health & Welfare Support Line (Phoenix Forensics) – A line where staff can safely raise and discuss their concerns and welfare challenges, including mental health. Support provided by a qualified psychotherapist or psychologist. Call: 07809 719210 or Email: [email protected]

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