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It's good to talk

time to talk day
“The challenges we’ve all faced over the last 12 months have reiterated the importance of wellbeing.
“Due to life events outside of Covid (serious injuries sustained in a bike accident and the loss of my dad), I know my mental wellbeing has been on something of an extreme rollercoaster ride since February 2020 with my mood dipping very low on a couple of occasions.
 
“Thanks to a prompt by a friend and colleague, I asked for help.
 
“Guided and supported by a professional, my mental wellbeing has greatly improved and I’m in a good place with resilience building.
 
“Asking for help is possibly one of the bravest things anyone can do and that journey to improved wellbeing may start from talking with a friend or colleague.” 

Colin Hughes
(Now retired, Colin was previously our Neighbourhood Services Team Leader).
 

Why not choose today to have a small conversation about mental health? What about asking a family member, friend or colleague how their day’s going? Or perhaps take a moment to tune into how you’re feeling? It has the power to make a big difference.
 
There are many services ready to support you if you’d like some help.
 
Thanks to Bolton Council and health partners for providing this information:
• Single Point Of Access (SPOA) can help with anxiety or depression. Please contact SPOA on 01204 483101 or via their online portal at https://www.iaptportal.co.uk/bolt.html.
 
• Silverwellbeing Therapy Service is available on 01204 917745 or email silverwellbeing@1pointbolton.org.uk.
 
•Samaritans are here for you to listen in confidence and without judgement 24 hours a day. Contact them on 116 123 (Freephone) or email jo@samaritans.org.
 
• Helpful information if you’re having suicidal thoughts or worried about someone else, here - http://www.shiningalightonsuicide.org.uk/
 
• Greater Manchester Bereavement Service - phone 0161 983 0902 Mondays to Friday 9am-5pm, and Wednesdays 9am-8pm, or visit https://greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk/.
 
• Kooth offers online counselling for children and young people in Bolton 11 to 25 years old, visit www.kooth.com. 
 
• Bolton’s Mental Health Microsite for Children and Young People - Bekindtomymind was produced with young people in Bolton and provides a directory of local services available to support young people’s mental health.
To find out more and to watch the campaign video go to  www.bekindtomymind.co.uk.
 
Please note: opening times may vary, so double check with the service provider before getting in touch.
 
Please remember, our UCAN centre teams can help with a variety of matters or concerns. Though our centres aren’t open because of Coronavirus precautions, we’re only a phone call or page click away.
 
Find our UCAN Centre contact details here. www.boltonathome.org.uk/find-a-ucan