Mansfield points carers toward a few mental health support options, especially online and helpline-based services. The main one mentioned for carers is Big White Wall, and there are also wider mental health services that carers can use.
| Support option | What it offers | Access details |
|---|---|---|
| Big White Wall | Online mental health support service for veterans and those currently serving, their families and carers, and other communities | Free and anonymous for service and ex-service personnel; users need to register |
| NHS Mental Health Services | Front-line mental health support, including IAPT and access to other services | Find out more on the NHS website |
| The Samaritans | Confidential emotional support, available any time | Available 24 hours a day |
| MIND | A wide range of mental health services | Visit the MIND website |
| Help for Heroes – Hidden Wounds | Psychological wellbeing support for anxiety, depression, stress, anger or alcohol | Free and confidential support by phone, Skype or face to face |
If you’re asking about support specifically for carers of someone in the armed forces, Big White Wall is the clearest match in Mansfield’s published information. The council also signposts NHS services and the Samaritans for anyone needing mental health support.