Minding your mental health overseas

UK Emergency services: Dial 999 In a life-threatening emergency (When to call 999).

If you’re not sure what to do:
NHS 111 can help if you need urgent help or you’re not sure what to do.

Below you will find more information and useful resources for England, Scotland, Wales and the Cayman Islands

Calm

Mental Health videos from Cayman Islands Government

We are here for you – in addition to our Virtual Yard Meeting calls we are here to point you in the right direction if you feel you are in need or experiencing mental health challenges.

Email Cayman Connection at hello@caymanconnection.org or phone: + 44 7861 597 795 if you are struggling. Depending on your needs we will try to point you to a service that can help. Some helpful numbers are below.

UK/Europe – The Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK is also here for you.

If you are a Caymanian in the region and need support please contact the Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK (CIGO-UK)

info.cigo@gov.ky

0207 491 7772

Please also visit the Alex Panton Foundation, who have put together a list of resources and support services on their website: alexpantonfoundation.ky/resources

We work closely with the Alex Panton Foundation to support mental health struggles of our members – for more information please visit: alexpantonfoundation.ky

SAMARITANS

Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We’re here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Call: 116 123
email: jo@samaritans.org
Samaritans self-help app – LINK HERE

Urgent Mental Health Support

Find an urgent NHS mental health line local to you (England only) – LINK HERE

CALM

Campaign Against Living Miserably, for people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason.
Call 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
Free, anonymous webchat with trained staff
Visit the CALM website

HUB OF HOPE

Talking to someone could be the start of you getting better – WEBSITE HERE

CRISIS

TEXT LINE – 24/7 crisis support across the UK. Text HOPE to 85258 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support.

SHOUT

Text SHOUT to 85258 in the UK to text with a trained Crisis Volunteer.
Shout is an affiliate of Crisis Text Line® in the UK that provides free, confidential support, 24/7 via text. It’s the first free 24/7 texting service in the UK for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. Shout is available in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

For more advice and links for services and helplines in ENGLAND, SCOTLAND and WALES please see below: