Talking Therapies Plus Sandwell Services
Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus is a free and confidential service for individuals 18 and older who reside in the borough. Communities in Sync are proud to lead the service in Sandwell. They provide support for mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement.
Therapists are kind and understanding, and they never judge you. Talking Therapies Plus help in the way that works best for you either by phone, video, email or face-to-face in a community location you are comfortable with.
The service aims to support underserved communities in Sandwell. Underserved communities may include Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups; refugees and migrants; LGBTQ+ people; older adults; and men.
This is done by taking a flexible, creative and culturally appropriate approach to delivering Talking Therapies, for example, providing access to therapists with a range of language skills and matching service users to therapists with the same background. Tell them what you’re going through – they are there to help you feel better.
How to get our help Step 1: Reach out. You can self-refer, or you can ask your GP, health professional, or community organisation to refer you using the online referral form. You can also contact Single Point of Access from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm by phone on 07717 680965.
Step 2: An initial chat. During the initial phone call therapists will find out if the services are right for you.
Step 3: Begin your therapy. After the assessment, they will suggest the best therapies for you and aim to start quickly, always keeping in mind what works best for you. Talking Therapies Plus is delivered by partners, Kaleidoscope Plus Group, Life in Community, European’s Welfare Association, Sandwell African and Caribbean Mental Health Foundation, Cruse Bereavement and Breakthru CIC.