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Everybody has mental health, just like they have physical health. The two, whilst separate parts of us, can also affect each other. Mental health is the mental and emotional state in which we feel able to cope with the normal pressures of everyday life.
Our mental wellbeing is important, because it influences not only how we think and feel about ourselves, but also how we think and feel about other people.  It affects our outlook on a situation or the environment around us. We want to support our staff to achieve positive mental health and wellbeing, and also for you to know where you can access support for the times when you feel you need it.

We want everyone to know that it’s OK to not be OK.

1 in 4 adults will experience a common mental health problem.

It’s completely normal and you may have felt like this at some point in your life as a result of day-to-day problems, such as work stress, car troubles, caring responsibilities or arguing with friends or family. Other times, these feelings can be triggered because of a more significant event, like someone close to you dying, relationship breakdowns, physical health issues or financial worries. Sometimes it’s not clear what the cause is.

We are all unique, and we therefore cannot compare ourselves to others.  What one person can cope with, another cannot – that’s just being human, we’re all completely different.

Accessing Support

Being mentally healthy and living well is important to every single one of us, whether we are living with a mental illness or not. People access support for a variety of reasons, including preventative! It’s an excellent idea to try and do things that mean our mental health stays positive, rather than reacting to it once it’s already dipped low and needs building up again.

If you, or someone you know is struggling, it’s important to ask for help and support. Talking might not be the solution but it’s always the starting point. For many people, talking to friends, family, or colleagues is a good option. Sometimes though, it can be easier to talk to someone who doesn’t know you. There are a range of completely confidential options available, and we’ve listed some below in case you want to get in touch privately:

Getting help right now

If you’re having more extreme thoughts and feelings, or you’re considering taking your own life, you should speak to someone as soon as possible. Depending on how severe your symptoms are, your options include:

  • Booking an emergency appointment with your doctor
  • Visiting your nearest A&E department or calling 999 for life threatening emergencies.
  • Vivup – 0800 023 9387 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
  • The Samaritans – 116123 (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)
  • CALM (for men) – 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight every day).
  • Papyrus HOPEline UK (for young people under 35) – 0800 068 4141, 9am – midnight every day of the year (weekends and Bank Holidays included) or text 07786 209697.
  • CALL Mental Health Helpline For Wales (a confidential listening and support service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) – Call 0800 132 737 or text help to 81066.
  • Shout (a confidential text service open 24/7) – text SHOUT to 85258.
  • Speak to a Mental Health First Aider in work.

Mental Health First Aiders

We have a number of Mental Health First Aiders within Denbighshire Leisure, who will respond and support you in the event of a mental health crisis, or if you don’t feel comfortable talking to a member of your team about your issues.

Sian Bennett
Head of Active Communities
01824 712710
sian.bennett@dll.co.uk
Ian Olson
Commercial Manager
01824 712375 / 07887 711303, ian.olson@dll.co.uk
Steven Baldwin Commercial Manager
01824 712378
steven.baldwin@dll.co.uk
Sara Gray
Catering Manager
01824 712308
sara.gray@dll.co.uk
Dafydd Howatson
Group Food & Beverage Operations Manager
07810 417988
daf.howatson@dll.co.uk
Leah Thomas
Welsh Language PR, Communications & Media Officer
01824 712705
 leah.thomas@dll.co.uk

Wellbeing Resources

General Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Vivup
https://vivup.yourcareeap.co.uk/?CODE=109853 0800 023 9387 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
The Samaritans
https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=wales 116123 Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
CALM (for men)
https://www.thecalmzone.net/ 0800 58 58 58 Support for men. Available 5pm to midnight every day
Papyrus HOPEline UK
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/who-we-are-2/ 0800 068 4141 or text 07786 209697 Support for young people under 35. 9am – midnight, 365 days a year
CALL Mental Health Helpline For Wales
https://www.callhelpline.org.uk/ 0800 132 737 or text help to 81066 Confidential listening & support service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
SHOUT
https://giveusashout.org/ text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 A texting service, completely confidential, to help support you when life gets a bit too much
Mental Health Foundation
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk A range of content designed to give you more information about wellbeing and to help you to look after your mental health.
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to anyone experiencing a wellbeing challenge.
Stori
https://storicymru.org.uk/ A Member-led Charity supporting people who find it difficult to live safely, e.g. mental health problems, substance misuse, domestic violence or other challenges
Childline
https://childline.org.uk 0800 1111 A free, private and confidential service where children and young people can talk about anything and turn for support when needed.
Specific Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
DAN24
https://dan247.org.uk/ 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066 Provides support for drugs and alcohol issues
No Panic
https://nopanic.org.uk/

Helpline Number 0300 772 9844

Youth Line: 0330 606 1174

Provides support relating to anxiety, available everyday:

10am – 10pm (365 days of the year)
Beat Eating Disorders
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Provides support relating to eating disorders
Switchboard
https://switchboard.lgbt/ 0300 330 0630 Provides support to the LGBTQ+ community on any mental health issue. Open: 10am-10pm every day

Cruse Bereavement Care

https://www.cruse.org.uk/

0808 808 1677

Provides support for bereavement and loss

CAIS

https://adferiad.org/

0345 06 121 12

Provides support for drugs and alcohol issues

DPJ Foundation

https://www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk/

0800 587 4262

Agriculture and Farming Support

Y Bont (The Bridge)

https://www.ybont.org.uk/

01978 359645

info@ybont.org.uk

Provides support for anyone in North Wales or Cheshire area facing a pregnancy decision or who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Miscarriage Association

https://www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/

01924 200799

Providing support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.

Open: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Support

Live Fear Free

https://www.gov.wales/live-fear-free

Call: 0808 80 10 800 Text: 07860 077333

Provides advice and support for those who have experienced, or are worried about someone who may be experiencing, domestic abuse or sexual violence.

Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

BAWSO

https://bawso.org.uk/en/

0800 731 8147

Support for people from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds who are affected by domestic abuse and other forms of abuse.

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Dyn Project

https://www.saferwales.com/domestic-abuse

0808 801 0321

Providing support to Heterosexual, Gay, Bisexual and Trans men who are experiencing Domestic abuse from a partner.

Open: Mon & Tues: 10am-4pm,

Weds: 10am-1pm
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