Mental Health - The Basement Project

Looking after our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health, but it’s sometimes easy to forget this.

We understand that being faced with the possibility of homelessness has a big impact on mental health and well being. Our support is holistic, meaning that we can help you to work through the issues you are facing. Our aim is to help you to build the foundations for independence in a way that addresses your individual needs, whatever these may be.

You are not alone. Here are some resources to help you through these challenging times…

Papyrus provide confidential support and advice to young people struggling with thoughts of suicide, and anyone worried about a young person through their helpline, HOPELINEUK.

Contact: 0800 0684141 or 07860 039967

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

The Mix is a website designed for under 25s around mental health. Lots of useful articles, a 1-2-1 chat tool and a crisis messenger. They’ve developed some specific resources for Covid-19 including

Online Counselling

https://www.kooth.com

Kooth offers free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

https://www.turn2me.ie/

Turn2me also offer free online counselling.

Give Us a Shout a text service that runs 24/7 with crisis volunteers

Tips and Advice

www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/

Mind have a specific plan to help you prevent Coronavirus from affecting your well being.

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/

Support is available from the NHS

Tips, advice and resources from Mental Health First Aid England.

‘Address your Stress” here!

Activities and Exercises

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19

Headspace is a website and app with free meditation, mindfulness, workouts, tips and advice. The ‘Weathering the Storm’ section is free, and has been put together specially to help people through this difficult time.

5 ways to beat anxiety from Cambridge University

A 30 Day Mental Health challenge from the BBC

Although the Body Positive challenge was created before the outbreak, lots of the activities can be adapted so meet social distancing requirements. Why not Skype a friend for a chat instead?

Relaxing and calming exercises from Mind

Get your creative juices flowing with Voices of Youth!

Plenty of helpful information such as:

Understanding the impact of debt to mental health – the different kinds of debt (e.g. tax debt) and how they can be a key source of stress, depression, and anxiety if not planned and managed properly.

Advice for dealing with debt such as setting up a Debt Management Plan or an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA), qualifying for a Debt Relief Order (DRO), or even filing bankruptcy to get some protection and keep life essentials like pension savings safe from creditors.

What to do if debt problems begin affecting your mental health. This includes recognising the symptoms and early warning signs of mental health problems associated with debt as well as advice on where to turn to for help and support.