Mental health support

Find out about organisations offering mental health support, in and around Hartford.

Urgent mental health support

For urgent support, please call NHS 111 and select the mental health option to talk to a mental health professional. They will be able to support you to get the help/advice you need. The service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call 999 or go to A&E if you have an immediate, life-threatening emergency requiring mental or physical health assistance.
On the NHS website, you can find more information about how to access urgent help for mental health. You can also find information on the Mind website about getting help in a mental health crisis. There are many other organisations across the UK offering mental health support too – for example, Samaritans, Anxiety UK and YoungMinds.

Live Well Cheshire West

The Live Well Cheshire West website has a useful directory of organisations offering mental health support in the local area. You can filter the results based on location (e.g. proximity to Hartford), and by topic (e.g. support for children’s mental health, anxiety, addiction etc).

Talking Therapies Cheshire West

West and Central Cheshire Talking Therapies offers a range of talking therapies, advice and information for people aged 16 and over, who have mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The service will guide you through addressing challenges, overcoming problems, and working towards the goals you set using a range of psychological interventions which follow guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). You can self-refer here.

Libraries

There are many libraries close to Hartford – including Northwich, Sandiway, Barnton, Weaverham and Winsford. All offer activities and resources to help people lead happier and healthier lives – for example:

Take part in free-of-charge craft groups, baby groups, ancestry groups and other social groups
Get help using computers and other technology so you feel better connected
Read self-help books from the Reading Well Books on Prescription Scheme.

There is also a free-of-charge Home Library Service for anyone who loves reading but isn’t able to travel to a library.

Mid Cheshire Mind

Mid Cheshire Mind offers free advice, support and counselling. The organisation also offers free support groups – such as art and craft groups and bereavement support.

Social prescribing

Social Prescribing empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing through referral to ‘link workers’ who help connect people to community groups and services for practical and emotional support.

Social Prescriber referrals don’t offer clinical support but can provide support and information on different areas such as Finances, Housing, Social Isolation, Employment, Carer Support, Bereavement and Non-Urgent Advice. You can self-refer by emailing: cmicb-cheshire.northwichsp@nhs.net

Sport, art, and other community groups

Yoga, football, flower-arranging, art… In Hartford, there are so many community clubs where you can try out new hobbies and have fun. Joining these groups is a great way to boost your happiness and meet new people. Find out about what’s on offer in the village.

Coffee mornings

Hartford Parish Council runs a free-of-charge Coffee and chat morning every Thursday from 9.30 – 12.00 at the Pavilion on Hartford’s Green field (next to the allotments). Join for coffee, conversation and company. There are many other coffee mornings nearby too – see Social clubs for more information.