Scunthorpe Pride

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Attending a support group or social group can be beneficial to yours or someone else’s mental health. Just think, you pop along to a social or support group, make someone smile, have a conversation or just say Hi and it makes their day just that little bit more manageable or the week a little less lonely and lighter. So if you are thinking “That’s not for me, I don’t need to attend” ask yourself, can you help someone else?

Scunthorpe LGBTQ Society – Please remember our inbox is always open, we can’t offer counselling or therapeutic support but we can point you in the right direction or just stick around for a chat.

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• The Talking Shop in the Foundry– if you are feeling anxiety, low mood or stress, the Talking Shop in Scunthorpe is able to offer a free brief telephone consultation at 01724 867297. This is an NHS-funded psychological therapy service available Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm, and they can direct you to services they feel will you help or advise you on steps you can take to improve your wellbeing. They are based in the Foundry in the town centre.

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• Scunthorpe and District Mind – They are the local branch of the national charity Mind, and provide advice and support to people locally. They offer 1-1 sessions, as well as telephone support on 01724 279500. In times of crisis, Mind run a prevention service for over 16’s from Thursday-Sunday called the Haven. From 6pm-midnight, the organisation welcomes those in difficulty to a communal area in their headquarters at Printer’s Yard on Fenton Street. There, people can receive self-help advice, and develop a plan to improve their wellbeing.

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• Samaritans Scunthorpe – Samaritans continue to provide completely free advice via telephone, email and letter. You can talk to one of their volunteers 24/7, and no judgement is given on the importance or type of issue that you may be concerned about.  They can be called on 116 123, or you can email them at jo@samaritans.org. Our nearest Samaritans branch is on Lindum Street. 

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• St George’s Church Crosby is an Inclusive Church based in the Crosby area of Scunthorpe, where LGBTQ+ Christians will always receive a kind welcome. We understand the hurt and pain that has been caused to the LGBTQ+ community by the preaching and judgement of some churches, but we have different values at St George’s. Almost one quarter of our regular congregation identify as LGBTQ+, with some members travelling from out of town for our services. At St George’s our emphasis is on love and acceptance of people – just as they are. LGBTQ+ Christians in Scunthorpe don’t need to travel to find a safe and welcoming church. There is a welcoming community right here in the town. st.georgecrosby@gmail.com

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• Your GP – You are able to book an appointment with your GP if you are having mental health difficulties. There may be a range of different outcomes to this, from suggested lifestyle changes, to a referral to psychological wellbeing services, to medication. Your GP should have availability over the next few weeks, so do not be afraid to get in touch with them if you need.

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• Humber, Coast and Vale Resilience Hub– For health and care workers. Manned by trained mental health professionals who focus on helping people going through emotional wellbeing to bereavement, debt, domestic violence and relationship issues. There is now a referral number you can contact to receive support- 03300 022 044- an app containing steps to improve wellbeing and refer yourself, called HNY Our People.

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• Rethink Mental Illness –The charity focus on advancing the right of those affected by mental illness and their carers. They run a Scunthorpe Carers group which has been running since 2002 for anyone that cares or supports someone living with mental illness. They meet at St Bernadettes Church Hall on Ashby Road on the first Thursday of every month from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. The group can be contacted on 07552 136884 or scunthorpecarergroup@rethink.org. 

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Emergency Contacts

• The Scunthorpe Crisis Team– 0800 015 0211
• NHS – 999
• The Haven- (6pm-12am)- 01724 279500
• SHOUT – 85258
• Samaritans – 116 123

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Youth Support

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• Life Central– a support service created by North Lincolnshire Council, in conjunction with North Lincolnshire Youth Council and the local NHS Trust, to provide advice to young people on everyday topics like eating healthily, dealing with exam stress and bullying.

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Do you know of any other support resources?