Mental Health Resources
Immediate and Crisis Support
- NHS 111 Wales (Option 2):Available 24/7, you can speak with a qualified mental health practitioner for immediate advice and guidance. [1,2]
- CALL Helpline (Community Advice & Listening Line):A dedicated mental health helpline for Wales, offering a confidential listening service. Call 0800 132 737, text "help" to 81066, or visitcallhelpline.org.uk. [1,2,3,4]
- Samaritans:Available 24/7 for anyone experiencing distress. Call 116 123 or visitsamaritans.org. [1,2,3,4]
- The Twilight Sanctuary (Llanelli):A place of support for adults experiencing deteriorating mental health when other services are closed. Open Thursday-Sunday, 6pm-2am. Call 01554 253193 or visitLlanelli Mind. [1]
Local Organisations & Charities
- Pembrokeshire and Carmarthen Mind: Provides mental health services, including in-person support in nearby Llanelli.
- West Wales Action for Mental Health (WWAMH): A charity providing support and information about mental health services in the region, including directories of local services.
- Adferiad Recovery (Llanelli/Ammanford): Offers specialised, preventative, and recovery services, including community support groups.
- Llanelli Mind: Offers local, in-person support for stress, depression, and anxiety. [1,2,3,4,5]
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Community Support and Advice
- Connecting Carmarthenshire:A platform for finding local mental health support, including counselling, peer support, and social groups.
- Pembrey and Burry Port Town Council:Provides links to community support, food banks, and advice services.
- Delta Well-Being:Provides local information, advice, and assistance for mental health services (0300 333 2222). [1,2,3]
Self-Help and Digital Resources
- SilverCloud:Free online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, and stress available through NHS Wales.
- ACTivate Your Life:A free, four-session course on managing anxiety and stress.
- Young Person’s Mental Health Toolkit:Resources for people aged 11-25. [1]
Healthcare
- GP Practice:Contact your local doctor (e.g., in Burry Port or Pembrey) for referrals to the Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS).
- Hywel Dda University Health Board:Mental health services, including those at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli. [1,2]
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