If you're going through a tough time, we're here for you.
Life can feel really hard sometimes, but you don't have to go through things on your own. We're here to help you recover from feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness and other mental health challenges. We'll help you feel better, connect with other people and learn new ways to cope when things feel hard.
We're very proud that our Wellbeing Centres service is part of the Upbeat Liverpool. At PSS we're working together with the lovely people at Mary Seacole House, Waythrough and Quell to give you loads of choice in the ways you're supported.
What can Upbeat Liverpool support you with?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low mood
- Suicidal thoughts
- Understanding your emotions
- Practical support
- Loneliness
- Making positive changes for you
- Becoming more active
- Healthy habits
- Self-care
- Online 1:1 counselling
How can we support you?
Free in-person support
As part of the Upbeat Liverpool service, we run lots of brilliant groups where you can get support with how you're feeling, learn new techniques, strategies and skills to cope, and put a plan in place for how we can move forward together.
All of our groups are free, inclusive and designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing day-by-day.
You'll be assigned your very own ally, who will guide you on your way from day one, and help you design a timetable of support that feels right for you.
Whether you fancy doing sport, getting creative, getting some practical support, being out in nature or simply having a quiet space to reflect, there's something for everyone, and what you get involved with is entirely up to you.
All of our groups are in-person.
Free 1:1 online support
Get free 1:1 support online from a mental health professional with Quell.io.
Support is anonymous, and you can chat about anything that's on your mind, whenever and wherever you need it.
Self-care at home
We've built a collection of free downloadable self-care sheets designed to support you at home, whether alongside face-to-face or online support, or as a helpful resource on their own.
The guides include practical coping techniques, advice on managing emotions, and helpful information to improve your day-to-day mental health. You can download the information and coping techniques that feel right for you, and use them whenever you need them.
Peer support
There’s nothing better than talking to someone who’s been there. At PSS we're lucky enough to have a team of people called peer supporters, who have not only been right there where you are, but have the expertise to guide you through. Everyone in our peer-led group has the chance to give support and get support from each other. It's a tried and tested way we like to support people, and it's available through our Upbeat Liverpool service.
The support from PSS Wellbeing Centres has stopped me taking my own life more than once.
Thomas, supported by PSS Wellbeing Centres
How to get support from us
Who can get mental health support from PSS and Upbeat Liverpool?
Our support is available to anyone who lives in a Liverpool City Council area, is aged 18 or over and who recognises themselves as having a mental health challenge. Once we know more about you, we’ll agree how we can support you and what the next steps will be.
Refer yourself for in-person support
To get in-person support from us as part of Upbeat Liverpool, you can refer yourself to us. You don't need to have a referral from your doctor or another professional, although they can refer you if you'd prefer.
We're part of the Upbeat Liverpool partnership
Stories from people we've supported
Simon's bee-autiful new life
When Simon first came to us at PSS Wellbeing Centres, it was through a referral from his worker at the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Dr Arjun's anxiety recovery
Arjun was at uni training to be a doctor when his social anxiety started to become too much to bear.