How Can I Take Care of My Mental Health After Prison?

Life After Prison

In this episode, Jules and Zak are joined by Wendy Robinson from CALM to talk about taking care of your mental health after you leave prison. We talk about how challenging it is when you first come out, and how reality can be different to what you expected. Wendy talks about how normal it is to struggle with your mental health after prison and the different ways you can get help.

If you’re struggling with your mental health and you need support today, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123 any time of the day or night. Please know that you are not alone, you matter and there are people out there who can help you.

Organisations mentioned:

CALM – https://www.thecalmzone.net/

CALM helpline – 0800 58 58 58 (open 5pm-midnight)

Samaritans – https://www.samaritans.org/

Samaritans helpline – 116 123 (24 hours)

MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk

MIND Infoline number – 0300 123 3393 (provides an information and signposting service. Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays.)

SHOUT – text for free any time on 85258 – https://giveusashout.org/

NHS Mental Health Services – https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/menta...

Together – https://www.together-uk.org/

Turning Point – https://www.turning-point.co.uk/servi...

Rethink – https://www.rethink.org/

If you’re a woman, these orgs can help direct you to a women's centre which is a great place to find all kinds of support:

Women In Prison – https://womeninprison.org.uk/

Advance/Minerva – https://www.advancecharity.org.uk/

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