IN DISTRESS OR EMOTIONAL CRISIS? HELP IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW
When Emotional Distress Feels Overwhelming- Mental Health Support in Cornwall & Online
If you are reading this now because things feel overwhelming, please know you are not alone and that your life matters.
There are times when emotional distress becomes so intense that life can feel unmanageable. You may feel trapped, hopeless, or as though there is no way out of the pain you are experiencing. These feelings can bring about suicidal thoughts and strong urges, which may quietly sit beneath the surface. You might continue with daily life, hiding how you truly feel, or fearing judgment from others when speaking out about your struggles. Without the right mental health support, especially concerning emotional wellbeing support, this distress can intensify over time or lead to more complex mental health issues.
In difficult moments, during the storms, you do not need to go through this alone. Your life has value, and your story matters.
If you feel in immediate danger or do not feel you can keep yourself safe, for crisis support services that can help, click the button below.
However, if you are standing at an emotional crossroads, struggling more and more in distress whilst trying to hold on, we can help. We provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can begin to feel heard and supported as you navigate the mental health distress you are currently facing.
So what does Picking Up The Pieces Provide?
At Picking Up The Pieces, we do not turn you away when you are at your most vulnerable. We engage openly in conversations about mental health distress, crises, suicidal thoughts, and the complexities of death or dying.
We offer compassionate supportive services specializing in emotional wellbeing support in Truro, Falmouth, throughout Cornwall, and online across the UK and internationally. With lived experience of understanding deep distress, crises, and the challenges of recovery when you feel broken and want to ‘pick up those pieces.’
Our services include:
- Post-Crisis Stabilisation: Assisting you in rebuilding routines after the initial shock.
- Crisis Integration Counselling: Aiding you in making sense of what has happened.
- Relapse Prevention & Wellness Planning: Supporting you in making choices to mitigate the risk of future crises.
- Ongoing Distress Support: Helping you achieve greater stability when things continue to feel overwhelming.
While we are not an emergency crisis service, we can provide regular check-ins and ongoing guidance through turbulent times, ensuring that you are never left to face distress alone.
Personalised Therapeutic Care
If you come to us in emotional distress, nearing a mental health emergency or crisis, our approach to crisis support services is direct. We provide calm, compassionate, and practical support to help you through this challenging time.
Safe, Confidential Space: Speak freely and feel heard without judgment.
Understanding Your Experience: Make sense of overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Suicidal thoughts often indicate deep suffering - they do not signify failure and are not always a permanent choice. We provide:
Safety Planning: We offer simple steps to help you stay safe and access support in Cornwall, online across the UK, and internationally.
Ongoing Support: Through regular sessions or check-ins, we focus on reducing distress and enhancing your emotional wellbeing.
When it’s time to pick up the pieces, we can help you feel supported, regain balance, and move forward at a pace that is right for you.