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NHS Offers Crisis Support by Text
31 Mar
Summary
- Mental health support now available via text message 24/7.
- Shout service connects users to trained professionals.
- Service offers discreet help for anxiety, stress, and crises.
Individuals experiencing mental health challenges can now access professional support through text messaging. The Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) has collaborated with the charity Mental Health Innovations to offer this service.
The text-based support system connects individuals with experts around the clock, every day of the week. Those facing anxiety, stress, or any mental health crisis can text CWHOPE to 85258 for assistance. This initiative aims to provide a more accessible and less intimidating way for people to seek help.
According to data from Mental Health Innovations, a significant portion of users, 60%, are young people, and nearly half had not previously discussed their mental health concerns with anyone. The service is free on most major mobile networks and available to all age groups, reflecting a commitment to responsive mental health care.
