If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, NHS Talking Therapies offers free, confidential support including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments. Talking Therapies services are for adults and older people with mild to moderate-to-severe symptoms of anxiety or depression, and you can self-refer. Find out more at nhs.uk.

The Wirral Access Service provides mental health assessment and signposting to other services, including secondary care. It is available to anyone aged 18 or over, and you can access it by speaking to your GP, who will make a referral if they think the service can help. Find out more at cwp.nhs.uk.

Compañeros is a safe space in the heart of Birkenhead for people who are struggling with emotional and psychological distress and who consider themselves to be in a self-defined crisis. It offers a non-clinical alternative to the traditional pathway, with access to one-to-one crisis intervention, wellbeing recovery projects, creative arts, and other essential social and emotional support. It is open to people aged 18 and over, and you can self-refer or simply walk in.

Opening times are 10am to 10pm, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year including bank holidays.

The Spider Project is an award-winning creative arts and wellbeing recovery project that has been supporting people on the Wirral since 2007. It offers a compassionate, welcoming space where recovery is nurtured through creativity, connection, and personal growth. Spider offers a wide range of creative arts courses, holistic therapies, and physical exercise sessions.

Website: spiderproject.org.uk | Phone: 0151 647 7723 | 56 Hamilton Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5HZ

Andy’s Man Club runs free talking groups for men who are going through a difficult time, have a storm brewing in life, or just want to meet a good group of people. There is no referral, no registration, and no charge. Groups meet every Monday at 7pm, except bank holidays. You do not need to let anyone know in advance. Find your nearest Wirral group at andysmanclub.co.uk.

Mind Wirral is a charity for people with mental health needs, offering support through a drop-in centre, befriending, supported housing, counselling, and more. 

Website: wirralmind.org.uk | Phone: 0151 512 2200 | 90-92 Chester Street, Birkenhead, CH41 5DL

Brighter Days Ahead is a mental health and wellbeing practice specialising in Drawing and Talking therapy, sand play, and group work. They are committed to improving mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, and adults across the Wirral and wider Merseyside area.

Website: brighterdaysahead.co.uk | Email: info@brighterdaysahead.co.uk

Open Door Charity provides free, fast, and effective mental health support without waiting lists for young people and adults. Their main programmes include Bazaar (for low mood and anxiety), Colours (for stress), Mysa (for disordered eating), and OOMOO (for children looked after, ages 11 to 18).

Website: opendoorcharity.com | Phone: 0151 639 4545

WEB Merseyside is a community-led organisation supporting adults and young people across Birkenhead and the wider Wirral, offering confidential listening, counselling, and practical support to help people grow their confidence and take their next steps in life. 

Website: webmerseyside.org | Phone: 0151 653 3771 | Email: info@webmerseyside.org

The Paul Lavelle Foundation offers therapeutic support to males who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. They offer appointment slots with therapeutic advisors providing a non-judgemental listening ear, emotional support, advice, and guidance, as well as signposting to other agencies. They also have a Thursday drop-in from 4pm to 8pm at their Community Hub. 

Website: paullavellefoundation.co.uk | Support line: 0151 651 3777 (not a crisis line)

The Martin Gallier Project is the only suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention service in the North West of England. Their Suicide Intervention Workers provide crisis support through immediate suicide interventions on the high street with no barriers to access and no waiting lists. They are based in New Ferry and are open seven days a week, 9.30am to 4.30pm. 

Website: themartingallierproject.org | 57 New Chester Road, New Ferry, CH62 1AB

SSAFA provides trusted support to serving men and women and veterans from the British Armed Forces and their families. Anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force, and their families, is eligible for help. 

Website: ssafa.org.uk | Forcesline (free and confidential): 0800 731 4880

Bee Wirral CIC is a not-for-profit community hub in Birkenhead committed to connecting people through services, events, and welcoming spaces. Their Elemental Project reduces isolation in men on the Wirral through activities including use of a community allotment, fishing, woodwork, crafts, and a space to socialise and find support from other men. 

Website: beewirral.co.uk | Phone: 0151 647 7587 | 1 Berner Street, Birkenhead, CH41 4JY

Wirral Pathfinders is a mental health self-help support group. Their aim is to support people in helping themselves and learning to cope with mental health difficulties, by providing a listening ear, decreasing isolation, and sharing experiences. 

Website: wirralpathfinders.org.uk

Free, confidential listening service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Phone: 116 123 | Website: samaritans.org

Free, confidential crisis text support, available 24/7. Text SHOUT to 85258 | Website: giveusashout.org

Free listening and support for anyone struggling or in crisis. Open 5pm to midnight, every day. Phone: 0800 58 58 58 | Webchat: thecalmzone.net

Information, advice, and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Phone: 0300 123 3393 | Website: mind.org.uk

If you need urgent support for your mental health, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option. A dedicated team of local staff will support you to access the help you need. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is open to people of all ages.