Hull and East Yorkshire Mind extend support to 24 hours per day to support local people
Thu 7th May 2020
Amidst the current Covid-19 crisis, local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind have extended the hours of their Information and Advice Line to 24 hours a day to support people in the local community who may be finding things difficult at this time.
The information and advice service, which originally ran from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday has now been extended as part of a joint partnership between Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust.
The information line is available for everyone in the Hull and East Yorkshire area who is struggling with their mental health, or would just like information, advice or local signposting information.
Emma Dallimore, Chief Executive at Hull and East Yorkshire Mind said: “We support over 5000 people a year with their mental health, but know that there are many more that need our help especially at this worrying time."
“Working with our partner, Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust we will be able to reach more people and ensure that anyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both the support and respect they deserve - at any time of the day.”
The initiative is in line with other planned developments to improve access to support people across the Hull and East Riding region, with these services needed now more than ever in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
If you are struggling with your mental health and would like some information or advice, you can call 01482 240133 24 hours per day 7 days a week, or email info@heymind.org.uk.
Alternatively, you can visit www.heymind.org.uk/coronavirus for more information on managing your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak.
