If you are worried about your own or someone else’s mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2). This call is free and will enable you to speak to a mental health professional in Cornwall. Anyone, any age, any time.
Where can I get help and support if I am deaf?
Perhaps you need help because you have already struggled with your mental wellbeing. Or maybe you have a physical long-term condition?
Mental health is about how we think, feel and behave.
Many people have mental health problems and there is no one reason or cause.
Many people don’t feel comfortable talking about their feelings, but it’s healthy to understand and say how you’re feeling.
Everyone reacts differently, but there are a lot of things we can do to look after our mental health and wellbeing.
It’s ok not to be ok all the time and remember, it’s okay to say No!
It can be stressful trying to do everything.
Do not suffer in silence! Sharing your problem really helps.
British Sign Language mental wellbeing videos
- What is mental health?
- Five Ways to Wellbeing
- Mental health and long term conditions or pregnancy
- Mental health safety planning
- Crisis or urgent support
Mental health support for deaf people
On this page you will find some useful links to people who can help you in lots of different ways.
Hearing Loss Cornwall
Hearing Loss Cornwall can be contacted by email at info@hearinglosscornwall.org, phone on 01872 225868 or use Relay UK on phone or app.
Royal Association for Deaf People
The Royal Association for Deaf People provide services to deaf people in their first or preferred language, usually British Sign Language
Pentreath
A charity in Cornwall who promote good mental health through personal development, education and employment. Contact your GP for a referral.
SHOUT
Anxious? Worried? Stressed? Feeling low?
Text Shout to 85258 for free 24/7 TEXT support in the UK. Text YM if under 19
Samaritans
Email jo@samaritans.co.uk
CALM
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably), are a suicide prevention charity. They are here for everyone who’s struggling and to provide life-saving support for anyone affected by suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Childline BSL support
If you are under 19 years old, there are lots of ways to get support from Childline if you're deaf. You can have a 1-2-1 chat, send an email to a counsellor or use BSL via an interpreter.
Papyrus – prevent young suicides.
Text service - 07860 039 967. It is a free, confidential and anonymous service. Relay UK 18001 0800 068 4141 – free call, possible relay charge. Open 9am- midnight daily.
With You
With You provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.
Text 111 180011
Or see the BSL 111 NHS Cornwall video
All about Me
‘All About Me’, is a recovery package developed by groups of deaf people to help support deaf people with mental health problems.