Text line for help if you’re feeling down, anxious, stressed or in need of urgent support, text TEAMKPG to 85258.
Call: 0121 565 5605
Email: soldropin@mhm.org.uk
resources & Crisis support
If you or someone you care about is struggling and needs urgent mental health support, you’re not alone—and help is available. This section offers trusted resources and crisis services you can turn to when things feel overwhelming. Whether it’s late at night or during a difficult moment, there is support out there right now, ready to listen and help you through.
Contact Us
We are here for you
If you need to talk or are feeling lost in finding the support you need, get in touch with us. Our friendly staff will do all they can to help, or find the support you need, when you need it.
NHS 111
Mental Health Option
Available 24/7.
Dial 111 and select the mental health option to
speak with trained professionals who can
provide immediate support and guidance.
Urgent Mental Help
Free 24/7 Support Helpline
This service, managed by Birmingham Mind, offers assistance whether you’re known to mental health services. Call 0121 262 3555 or 0800 915 9292 for free.
Samaritans
Helpline and Website
For confidential emotional support, call 116123
any time, day or night.
Mental Health & Wellbeing Hubs
Over 18 Support
Support adults over 18 with long-term mental
health conditions, offering recovery-focused
services and guidance.
Shout
We are here for you
Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential
support from trained volunteers, available 24/7
Solar
Helpline & Website
Emotional wellbeing and mental health services
for children, young people (up to 19) & families.
Office Hours: Call 01213012750
Out of Hours: Call 01213015500
Solihull Crisis Café
In-Person Support
This service, managed by Birmingham Mind, offers assistance whether or not you’re known to mental health services.Call 0121262 3555 or 0800 915 9292 for free.
Oasis
Mental Health Support
Offers counselling, crisis support, social
activities, and practical assistance with issues
like housing and benefits.
Home Treatment Teams
Home-Based Support
Provide 24/7 intensive, home-based support
for individuals experiencing acute mental
health issues, aiming to prevent hospital
admissions.
Free CBT Support
Free and Online
Get access to free Cognitive Behavioural
Therapy with The Living Well Consortium and
Silvercloud. Now available online for over16s in
Birmingham and Solihull.
The Healthy Mind APT Service 18+
Talking Therapy
IAPT is a national NHS programme designed to increase the availability of talking therapy treatments.
For an initial appointment telephone: 02476 671 090 (Lines are open from 9 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday) or fill in a form via Self Referral
Sandant Care - Mental Health Drop-In 18+
Drop-In Support
The mental health drop-in service offers one-to-one support and group sessions from two locations in the community:
The drop-in sessions cover a range of topics including:
Wellbeing, Hobbies, Healthy eating on a budget, Advice on substance misuse, Housing, Employment.
Email: info@sandantcare.co.uk
Phone: 0121 448 5010
Papyrus - Prevention of Young suicide: Children and Young People Under 35
Confidental Support
HOPELINEUK is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
Call: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 07860 039967
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Cameron Grant Memorial Trust - Children and Young People
Young People Support
Supports the prevention of young suicide by helping to improve the visibility of available support services and signposting young people to the resources that could help save a life.
Email: info@camgrant.org.uk
Kooth Support - Young People Aged 11–25
Online Support
Kooth provide online counselling and emotional wellbeing support service for young people aged 11-25 in Solihull. Free, safe, and anonymous support.