Support for older people
How we think and feel can be affected by lots of different things as we go through life but feeling low or worried doesn't have to be a part of growing older.
We want to feel good about ourselves, to get the most out of our lives, feel connected to other people and feel able to cope when things get tough in our lives or when our physical health suffers.
So if you're feeling low, worried, anxious or stressed, we're here to help you.
We have lots of free support, including talking treatments, workshops and groups, that can help reduce those feelings, especially if you're aged 65 or over.
Watch Jacqui's story and how the Wellbeing Service helped her to make positive changes and improve her quality of life:
Individual support
Our friendly and experienced team are here to support you and to understand your individual needs.
By talking to them about how you feel, they will help you work out how to deal with negative thoughts and feelings and make positive changes.
You can choose to receive support from us by phone, face-to-face or online (Microsoft Teams).
Our support can:
Help with motivation to make positive changes to improve your quality of life
Help you to come to terms with changes in your life, such as retirement, physical changes and life circumstances
How to get individual support
There are four different ways you can arrange an appointment:
- Complete the form on our website by clicking the button above
- Call us free on 0300 123 1503 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm)
- Ask your GP to refer you
- Complete the form on our Wellbeing leaflet,fold and seal, then using the postage paid address, post it back to us free of charge
Once you have referred, we will contact you within 3 working days to arrange your first appointment. The purpose of this appointment is to discuss what your needs are and how we can help.
Self-help
We have lots of other online workshops that are free and designed to support your mental health. These are all free and available on demand or as a live presentation. During the presentation our experts will share some helpful strategies to help manage and improve how you feel. Call us on 0300 123 1503 or click the button below to find out more.
Community Events
Our friendly and welcoming Community Team run events based upon the 'Five Ways to Wellbeing'. These are a set of evidence-based recommendations that, when followed, can improve your mental health and wellbeing. They are: Connect, Be active, Learn, Take notice, and Give; and you can find out more about each of these here
Every month we are visiting local communities and attending community events in person across Suffolk, whilst hosting our online events on MS Teams too.
Everyone is welcome and you can find out more here
Have a question?
Give us a call on 0300 123 1503 or visit our Frequently Asked Questions page