Blue Beard Initiative

15/03/2023

IMPORTANT NUMBERS !!
If you are ever in need of urgent support and you are suffering with your mental health, please remember that help is always available. If you are struggling to cope and are feeling particularly low, then you can try either of these services:-

*The Samaritans
Call them on 116 123 or

*SHOUT Text Service.
All you do is text the word SHOUT to 85258.

* In a Su***de Emergency.
If you are really in crisis and you are feeling suicidal or you know someone else who is suicidal and a life is at risk, then you MUST always call 999 immediately.

These services are all manned by trained professionals, who can really help you and probably save yours or someone else's life.

So remember...Its OK, to not be OK. It is not a weakness to ask for help or to feel helpless, in fact the bravest thing anyone can ever do is to reach out and ask for help when they are struggling.

PLEASE save these numbers to your phones. They may be a lifeline when you least expect it.

Community Solutions Ulverston Mens Group Ulverston Womens Social Support Group Ulverston Bike Project Walk & Talk - Ulverston Blue Beard Initiative Blue Beard Initiative (Private) Ulverston Military Veterans - Support Group

11/01/2023

I know that we all have our own troubles and worries but sometimes thinking of just one good memory cheers you up and makes you smile , so what I would like to do is ask everyone to write below one of their happiest memories below but the catch is that the memory as to be from your childhood or teens .
Keep smiling and remember that we are here to help each other and support

01/01/2023

Well folks 2023 is now here, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year and I hope you are all well.
I would just like to also add for those people that live in Cumbria if you are having trouble with the cost of living there is some help you can get from the County Council that very few people know about, if you are on any type of benefit, or living allowance please read below

Ring 01228221100 (housing welfare team) and just ask to apply for the Housing Welfare payment, say its for food , bills etc ....Best time to call is 9am 🙂.......and your 100% entitled to this

19/12/2022

Please folks share this page so we can all help each other and more people that are finding it hard

19/12/2022

18/12/2022

Please remember there is always that one person

17/12/2022

ALWAYS

16/12/2022

If anyone is struggling with the weather and keeping warm please read the following and click on link if you are not from Barrow and the surrounding area please check with your local council as they may do the same

Warm spots🟠

Warm Spots offer a warm, welcoming space for people to visit this winter if they need it.

🟠They’re free

🟠You don’t have to explain

🟠There are many in our borough and across Cumbria

Visit https://www.barrowbc.gov.uk/news/warm-welcome-spaces-start-to-open-up-in-the-borough/ for more info and to find one near you.

Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council - Barrow Tourism on Barrowbc.gov.uk - Warm Welcome Spaces are being established around the country to help households struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and the increase in energy bills.

16/12/2022

Received from another source

15/12/2022

This post as come from another source and not a truer word said

Judging people when they reach out for help isn’t cool…. We as humans need to become aware that we never know the emotional/mental state that another human is experiencing.

When someone makes a post asking for help it may be the last bit of strength and energy they have before they give up, a last cry for help. Judging them with a small minded comments could push them over the edge.

I have seen people on social media groups and other places doing this and being met with such ignorance and lack of respect and empathy in the comments.

We see most people go around saying “Just be kind” etc then take part in not being kind. THEN WE WONDER WHY PEOPLE ARE TOO SCARED TO OPEN UP AND ASK FOR HELP AND END UP TAKING THEIR OWN LIVES.

Let’s stop being absolute ball bags and just have genuine care and love for eachother. If you don’t have anything beneficial to say to someone then just scroll past, don’t add to their pain.

Much love ❤️

15/12/2022

Good evening folks i hope everyone is well, and in good sprit's please remember you do not have to suffer in silence, and there is plenty of help and support. You can even use this page if you need someone to talk to.
On another note the other day i was sent a link to a article from a newspaper in America about a new form of treatment that is being tired to help with anxiety, depression and suicidal, i have to admit its a long read but it opens your eyes and mind to the types of treatments that are being given to people. Please click on the link below and read the article and i bet you will be surprised like i was https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2022/dec/04/cutting-edge-controlled-ketamine-therapy-can-open-heal-the-mind/?fbclid=IwAR2Kds9g4cL8p_UNWfKSsTbceN4nQD6cMOcnBaB3YZLgaLCELlc08CD3D_Q
If possible i would like to know peoples thoughts on this type of treatment please comment below on your thoughts and concerns

Two Bellingham clinics seek to treat mental health disorders

14/12/2022

Good afternoon folks I hope that everyone is well , please could i ask everyone to like and share this page so that we can help each other and other people that are struggling at the moment , especially this time of year.
I would also like to point out this page is just not for men , it is for everyone and anyone that maybe suffering from some sort of mental health the more people that can share this page then the more people we can all help and plus help each other
Thank you all and have a great day

14/12/2022

Here are a few pics that I hope will help