Online resources
Self-help plays a valuable part in a number of the treatments that we offer. It allows you to understand your problems on a deeper level. It can speed up your recovery and can give you the tools to tackle problems by yourself.
Useful online resources
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offers free and confidential advice online, over the phone and in person. They can help with issues around work, money, housing, family, consumer issues, law, immigration and health. It's usually best to contact a Citizens Advice based in your local council area.
Visit the Citizens Advice website
Connect to Support Lincolnshire
Connect to Support Lincolnshire is an online information and advice library, community directory and marketplace. This website is intended for adults who want to find out about local groups, activities and services within the community.
Visit the Connect to Support website
You can also find out about more help available for a range of issues.
Anger
You can find more information about getting help with anger management on the NHS national website here
Alcohol and drugs
We Are With You
Free, confidential advice and support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from local services or online. We Are With You can provide individual and group support as well as online chats.
Visit the We Are With You website
ADFAM
Adfam is a national charity tackling the negative effects of drugs and alcohol on family members and friends. It aims to improve the life of thousands of people.
Carer and relative support
Carers and relatives play a vital role in caring for loved ones who have mental health problems. We know that being a Carer can be a difficult, demanding and lonely role.
As well as providing care and treatment to our Service Users, we are here to support their Carers and families by using the Triangle of Care approach.
Find out more on our LPFT Carer and Relative Support page
Domestic Abuse
Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service (LDASS)
LDASS offer specialist support and assistance to individuals and families in Lincolnshire who are experiencing domestic abuse. If you or someone you know is going through domestic abuse, they are there to help.
Eating Disorders
b-eat
b-eat provide helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups. It helps adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders
National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
NCFED believe that you have the right to have good eating disorder help from someone who cares and understands. We believe that therapists who work with eating disorders deserve the best professional training to empower their work, plus ongoing clinical support. This is our mission for people with anorexia, bulimia, binge and compulsive eating, body image issues, intractable weight struggles and the people who serve them.
Gambling
GamCare
GamCare is the leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone harmed by gambling.
NHS East Midlands Gambling Harms Service
The NHS East Midlands Gambling Harms Service offers specialist treatment and support to people struggling with problem gambling across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland.
Mental health support
OCD-UK
OCD-UK is dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of almost one million people in the UK whose lives are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Andy's Man Club
Andy's Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online
Find out more on the Andy's Man Club website
Recovery College
LPFT offer free educational courses about mental health, recovery and wellbeing. Courses are open to anyone aged 16+ who lives, works or studies in Lincolnshire.
Find out more on the LPFT Recovery College page
Mind UK
Mind UK providse advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It also campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Find out more on the Mind UK website
Night light cafe
Night Light Cafés are safe spaces that offer an out-of-hours, non-clinical support service and are staffed by teams of trained volunteers who are available to listen. They can also provide signposting advice and information on other organisations that may be able to help with specific needs, such as debt advice or emergency food parcels. Locations are across Lincolnshire.
Find out more on the LPFT website
Money
turn2us
Turn2us is a national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
Find out more on the turn2us website
stepchange
Stepchange offer free, flexible debt advice that is based on a comprehensive assessment of your situation. They then provide practical help and support for however long it’s needed.
Find out more on the stepchange website
Pregnancy
Tommy's
Tommy's is a charity working to make the UK the safest place in the world to give birth.
Find out more on the Tommy's charity
Sands
We work to support anyone affected by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. We also carry out vital work to improve maternity safety through targeted research, campaigning for change, working with government and reducing inequalities in healthcare to save babies' lives.
birth after thoughts
If you want to discuss the events surrounding your pregnancy and birth, it may help to talk to a midwife. Together you can read your notes, explore and deepen your understanding of issues related to your maternity care. Your partner can come too.
Call 01476 464 334 to find out more.
Better Births
The Maternity & Neonatal Programme Team (Better Births) work within the Lincolnshire NHS Integrated Care Board and support the Local Maternity & Neonatal System by leading on the coordination and implementation of programme delivery.
Find out more on the Better Births website
Sleep
The Sleep Charity
Sleep problems often occur when we are struggling with problems such as depression or anxiety. Sleep is a very important aspect of maintaining good physical and mental health. The quality of your sleep can affect your mood, energy levels and concentration on a day-to-day basis.
This site offers advice on how to improve your sleep.
NHS website
A range of information and resources about all aspects of the NHS and healthcare.
NHS One You - Every Mind Matters
Get expert advice, practical tips and a personalised action plan.
Visit One You Every Mind Matters
Lincolnshire Recovery College
Lincolnshire Recovery College offer free educational courses about mental health, recovery, and wellbeing. The College is open to anyone who is age 16+ who lives, works or studies in Lincolnshire.
Read the timetable and courses
Mindfulness and relaxation
Listen to our mindfulness relaxation sequences on SoundCloud.
Night Light Cafes
Night Light Cafés are safe spaces. They offer an out-of-hours, non-clinical support service. Cafes are staffed by teams of trained volunteers who are available to listen.
Podcasts and videos from Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation provide a range of podcasts and video. These cover topics such as mindfulness, wellbeing, stress, and relaxation.
Visit the Mental Health Foundation website to access these resources.
