Open Mental Health is a partnership between the voluntary sector and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Somerset NHS CAMHS and Young Somerset, now have a 24-hour mental health telephone support line in Somerset to help people who are experiencing mental distress.

Expanding on the existing successful Somerset Mindline service, the round-the-clock helpline makes it quicker and easier for people in Somerset to get the right advice they need for their mental health. Open 24 hours a day, seven-days a week, it is open to people of all ages who need urgent mental health support.

Partner mental health and emotional well-being organisations within Open Mental Health have a number of additional services that Mindline can direct people to, depending on their needs and circumstances. This will help people in the county to access additional support more easily if they are struggling with their mental health.