Mindsmatter:

Contact number:01254 226037

Who we are:

Welcome to Mindsmatter – we are the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service part of Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. We are a wellbeing service offering a range of free psychological therapies to people aged 16 and over in Lancashire.

1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Many of us go through difficult times in our lives, which can leave us feeling worried, anxious or depressed and feeling unable to cope.

Mindsmatter offer access to a range of brief therapeutic interventions, including online programmes and one-to-one therapy, across our localities to support people’s differing emotional needs.

The Mindsmatter team is made up of Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP), Cognitive Behavioural Therapists (CBT), Counsellors, and our supportive admin staff. Please see our FAQ section for further information.

Giving people the right information and help to develop skills and gain tools to overcome stress, anxiety and depression is at the heart of what we do.

What we aim to do

We aim to provide people who experience difficulties such as stress, anxiety and depression with access to our service. We aim to empower people to make informed choices and changes to improve well-being and live fulfilled lives by offering a range of talking therapies and self help to meet your needs.

Please take some time to look through the different sections on our website, which we hope will help find out more about how we may help you. You will find information on the range of support available from Mindsmatter in your local area, as well as some information about other local services and advice lines you may find helpful and some recommended reading.

You can self-refer to our services either via this website by completing a registration form or telephoning your local Mindsmatter team. The details can be found under our ‘Contact us and self referral’ section.

Welcome to Mindsmatter – We are a wellbeing service offering a range of free psychological therapies to people aged 16 and over in Lancashire.  Mindsmatter offer access to a range of brief therapeutic interventions, including online programmes and one-to-one therapy, across our localities to support people’s differing emotional needs.  This service is run by the NHS and operates a self-referral service, please click on the link: Mindsmatter

Useful contacts

• Lancashire Care Wellbeing & Mental Health Helpline – 0300 222 5931 Monday – Friday 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 12 midday to 12 midnight
• The Samaritans – 0845 7909 090 24 hours a day Texting Service: 07725 90 90 90
• Help Direct – The service is aimed at people who need more practical, everyday support 0303 333 1111

Useful Websites

• Centre for Clinical Interventions
• Getselfhelp
• Mood Gym – A free self -help program to teach cognitive behaviour therapy skills to people vulnerable to depression and anxiety
• Books on Prescription – a range of self -help books which are available on the books on prescription scheme

Every Mind Matters – Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and well-being.

Domestic Abuse Support:

For Domestic abuse situations, this information may also be helpful. We are an Operation Encompass school. Miss Deakin has many signposts for support-please come in if you feel you need any help at all.

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