Do you need help with your mental health?

We have learned in recent years that mental health is one of the leading reasons for referral into our scheme, as well as a leading reason for days missed from work, and for increased mortality rates. Our scheme will offer you a safe space, with qualified and experienced staff members, who are now part of your support network. We are able to help you to find ways to improve your mental outlook, through exercise, support and companionship. We also have a large number of resources below, which will support everyone in our community, no matter your age, sex, gender, faith or background.

It is also important for you to know that all Better Leisure Centres are safe spaces for the community, where you can come and seek sanctuary and support, knowing that your concerns and disclosures will be treated seriously and acted upon.

Safe Places  Distraction techniques for risk  Alternatives to self-harm and distraction techniques

For help during crisis and for any other support contact Samaritans 24/7 helpline - 116 123

Recommended Apps

Sleep

App Name Cost Description and Features
CBT-I Coach Free (iOS and Android A CBT-based app designed to help users to make practical changes to manage and improve sleep.  Provides psycho-education on sleep, a sleep diary to monitor sleep patterns, how to use sleep restriction, as well as relaxation and thought balancing techniques.  Recommend for standalone use supported by a therapist, or self management during and post CBT work for insomnia.

Mindfulness and Relaxation

App Name Cost Description and Features
Stop, Breath, Think Free (iOS and Android)

A straight forward app that provides short mindfulness and meditation exercises with good graphics.  User can choose different audios depending on mood, and rate mood before and after. Recommend for anyone experiencing mild to moderate stress, anxiety or low mood.
Headspace

Free (10 mindfulness exercises) (iOS and Android)             

A user-friendly app for mindfulness.  Offers 10 free mindfulness exercises with audio and excellent graphics. Advanced exercises require subscription fee.  Sessions fit into everyday life, and app offers reminders and a personal progress page.   Recommend for anyone experiencing mild to moderate stress, anxiety or low mood. 
Calm Free (iOS and Android)

A user-friendly app that provides guided audio meditation, relaxation and mindfulness tracks & exercises. App opens with view of sea and sound of waves.  Suitable for people experiencing stress or mild anxiety or low mood.

Self Harm

App Name Cost Description and Features
Calm Harm Free (iOS and Android)

Straightforward app that provides tasks and distractions to manage the urge to self harm. It is private and password protected.

Suicide Prevention

App Name Cost Description and Features
Stay Alive Free (iOS and Android)

Helpful and informative app that offers help and support to people who are feeling suicidal and to people concerned about someone else.   Enables users to create a safety plan. Includes information and strategies for staying safe. A ‘LifeBox’ to which the user can upload photos from their phone reminding them of their reasons to stay alive. Provides links to other support services and a location-enabled function to show the user support services in their vicinity.  Recommend for use supported by a therapist or GP, or self management.