Suffolk Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health services across Suffolk and Thetford. They have staff who work with younger people who may be experiencing mental ill health and staff who are trained to support older people who have other health problems. Services operate from over 60 sites across Suffolk with their headquarters at St Clement’s Hospital in Ipswich.

Click here for more information about your local mental health services http://www.smhp.nhs.uk/

DirectGov, the official government website, has a range of helpful information about mental health issues and where to find support. For more information use the following links:

Introduction to mental health
Where to find help if mental health is a concern

Mental health care professionals
An overview of people who work in the field of mental health care

Mental health and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Mental health conditions which are covered by the Disability Discrimination Act

Mental health assessments
How assessments can make sure you get the help you need

Community care options
Outlining the range of community mental health services available

Community care assessments and plans
Which shows how to planning and coordinate your medical and social care and community services

Mental health and work
Things that your employer and you can do to support you at work. 

Mental health emergency
What to do in a mental health crisis

Your rights in health
Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and your rights of access to healthcare

The national healthy schools website provides information on all aspects of health for children and young people, including mental health issues and emotional wellbeing. For more information, visit http://www.healthyschools.gov.uk/