Mental Health

Mental Health Support at Henfield Medical Centre

We know that it is difficult for you to come and see us so we are trying to improve the services provided

Henfield Medical Centre is here to help you with your mental health as well as your physical health. The two are often closely connected – if you’re physically unwell it can affect your mental health and vice versa.

In fact, research shows that 40% of GP appointments involve mental health.

You might want to speak to your GP or Practice Nurse if you’re

Worrying more than usual
Finding it hard to enjoy life
Not sleeping or find that your mental state is affecting your physical health in any way
Having thoughts and feelings that are difficult to cope with, and that are having an impact on your day-to-day life.

It is not easy having a conversation about your deepest feelings – but it is always okay to ask for help.

Explain how you have been feeling and don’t worry that your problems are too small or unimportant. Everyone deserves help and our clinicians are here to support you.

As GP appointments are often very short, think about what you want to say – or write it down to remind you, alternatively you can submit a Rapid Health request or take a friend or family member with you if you feel you need support.

If you are in need more immediate support please consider the following:

Request an urgent appointment with your GP
Attend your local A&E department or call 999 in an emergency
Childline: 08001111 – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about ANYTHING. Childline is available 24/7 and also have online services at childline.org.uk
Sussex Mental Health Line: 0300 500 0101 Available 24 hours day, seven days a week for individuals living in West Sussex.
Shout: a free, confidential, anonymous TEXT service for anyone in the UK. It won’t appear on your phone bill. To start a conversation, text the word “SHOUT” to 85258
Samaritans: call 116123 or email jo@samaritans.org – Samaritans are available to talk to or email 24/7 and will offer you an opportunity to talk to someone, who’ll listen in a non-judgmental way or won’t tell you what to do.
Hopeline: Hopeline is a suicide prevention line and open 9am-midnight, everyday of the year, by calling 080006841412. Hopeline advisors want to work with you to understand why there thoughts of suicide might be present. They offer a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. This service is part of Papyrus and more details can on Papyrus can be found here: www,papyrus-uk-org
Saneline: 0300 3047000: a helpline offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness. Open everyday of the year from 4:30pm-10:30pm
NHS 111 is a non-emergency number, available 24/7 simply by calling 111. Call regarding any healthcare issues or to speak with a highly trained advisor.