Mental Health Help
One of the reasons I set up Brighton Bricks is how playing with LEGO bricks helped my mental health, and I wanted to raise awareness of the power of play, and how it can aid our wellbeing.
I also want to help reduce the stigma in talking about mental health, to make it easier for us to have conversations on this difficult subject.
If you think there is any topics I should cover let me know at nick@brightgreenpenguin.com
Below is a list of Mental Health Resources for the UK, America, Australia and New Zealand. If you have details for any other countries please let me know
Mind the Brick 2023
1st January 2023 marks the start of Mind the Brick, my mental health awareness month, showing how playing with LEGO bricks can aid our wellbeing, as well as aiming to reduce the stigma in talking about mental health issues.
We do both LEGO events as well as building challenges online.
Mind the Brick Challenges
Mind the Bricks Events
We are having several events happening around Brighton, and will be sharing them here, as well as on our event page
Mental Health Information
UK Mental Health Resources
Samaritans
Free 24-hour listening support. You can call free on 116 123
Shout 85258
Shout 85258 offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance: Text "SHOUT" to 85258
https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Grassroots is a UK leader in suicide prevention. Helping to create safe spaces in communities for lifesaving conversations about suicide. Supporting people to develop the skills and confidence needed to save lives.
https://prevent-suicide.org.uk
Mind
They provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Mind in Brighton and Hove
Mind in Brighton and Hove works to promote good mental health in our city and across Sussex.
Seeking to empower people to lead a full life as part of their community.
Young Minds
The UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
USA Mental Health Resources
mhanational.org
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, or text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line
You can also call 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 at the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Trained crisis workers will listen to you and direct you to the resources you need.
Australia Mental Health Resources
beyondblue.org.au
Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.
Call 1300 22 4436 (24 hours / 7 days a week)
Chat online 11 am-12 am AEST / 7 days a week
Email us (Get reply in 24 hours)
Online forums (24 hours / 7 days a week)
New Zealand Mental Health Resources
If this is an emergency phone 111
Or go to your nearest hospital emergency department
Phone your local DHB Mental Health Crisis Team (CATT Team) helpline 0800611 116
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 Free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline - 0800 376 633 Free text 234
Samaritans - 0800 726 666
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
Improving the lives of individuals, whānau, organisations and communities.
The Lowdown
FREE 24/7 Helpline 0800 111 757
FREE Text 5626
Youthline
Providing support to Kiwis aged between 12-24 years
FREE Call - 0800 376 633
FREE Text 234
Rainbow Youth
We provide support, information, resources & advocacy for Aotearoa’s queer, gender diverse, takatāpui and intersex youth.