Bereavement, Grief and Loss Leaflet
Sandwell bereavement leaflet can be a compassionate resource to help those grieving to navigate their emotions and provide immediate access to contact information for local and national bereavement services. Professionally printed leaflets are available upon request
Dorothy Parkes Centre – Loss Matters 2025 (8- week support programme)
Loss Matters is a free support programme for members of our local community who have had experience of grief, bereavement, and loss. The programme compounds taught elements with creative activities, scenarios, & space for the participants to share their stories. The essence of the programme is to allow people to explore the taboo of loss
NHS 111
Specially trained mental health staff will speak to you, discuss your urgent needs, and assess the best way to support you depending on your symptoms
CAMHS Crisis Team
If the emergency is related to a young person’s mental health who is usually already known to CAMHS, aged up to 18, you can contact the CAMHS Crisis Team on the below phone number during our opening times
Sandwell Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team
Our service is for adults aged 18 – 65 years old going through a severe mental health crisis as an alternative to hospital admission. We offer a flexible patient centred service and aim to treat individuals with minimum disruption to their lives. To access our service, you need to be referred by your GP or
West Midlands Violence Reduction Partnership
The Partnership aims to reduce violent crime and has a team within Sandwell. We benefit from the expertise of partners in public health, criminal justice, sports, education and policing in order to take a collaborative approach. The Partnership Helping Communities Fund supports programmes based on local community needs. This includes children and young adult’s up
Tough Enough to Care
Tough Enough to Care offer dedicated peer support groups for men and women, giving a non-judgmental, safe space for people to support each other and be supported. Groups run at varied times and locations throughout the UK, please check our website for details of your nearest group. Tough Enough to Care also offer mental health
The West Midlands Regional Children and Young People Sexual Assault Service
If you or a child or young person (any gender) you know has experienced sexual assault, you can contact The West Midlands Regional CYPSAS for help and advice 24/7. If you are under 13 years old, you will need to be referred to the centre by a social care professional or the police. If you
The Recovery College
The Recovery College offers educational opportunities for individuals aged 18 and older residing in the Black Country or registered with a GP in Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, or Wolverhampton, and who are either interested in mental health or facing personal challenges related to it. Our courses celebrate successes and build on existing skills and strategies rather
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group providing Primary Mental Health
The service supports children aged 5-17 with emotional wellbeing and mental health concerns. This includes 1-1 counselling support for concerns such as anxiety, low mood, depression, understanding anger, bereavement, managing low self-esteem, building confidence, emotional regulation, encouraging self-care and better sleep hygiene. All referrals must be submitted via CAMHS, Single Point of Access (SPA)