Supporting someone in crisis
Risk Management Support
Helping Hanz Therapies offers tailored risk management support in Cumbria for parents, carers, and loved ones supporting individuals experiencing mental health crisis, including self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
This service provides practical, compassionate guidance to help families and support networks feel more confident in managing risk and maintaining safety at home. It is also a space for you to explore your own feelings and support you emotionally through a really challenging time.
Working collaboratively, we explore potential risks, identify early warning signs, and develop personalised strategies to support safety and wellbeing. This includes reviewing home environments and suggesting realistic adaptations to reduce risk and create a safer, more supportive space. This can be done virtually or face-to-face in your home.
What This Support Includes
- Individualised risk assessment and planning
- Guidance on supporting someone in crisis
- Sensory calming strategies for neurodiverse needs and coping with overwhelm
- Understanding self-harm and suicide risk and how to respond effectively
- Practical strategies to manage risk safely
- Environmental and home safety adaptations
- Emotional support for carers and families
- Signposting to appropriate services
Who This Service Is For
This service is designed for:
- Parents and carers
- Family members
- Partners or loved ones
- Anyone supporting someone experiencing mental health crisis
A Supportive and Practical Approach
At Helping Hanz Therapies, risk management support combines professional knowledge with a calm, structured approach. The focus is on helping you feel more prepared, informed, and supported, while prioritising safety and wellbeing for everyone involved.
Support is available for individuals and families across Cumbria, with a focus on accessible, practical guidance tailored to your situation.
Do you or someone you know need urgent help?
Urgent Care Support
If you or someone you support is at immediate risk, please contact emergency services or seek urgent professional help.
If you feel you, or someone you know is in immediate risk of harm, has taken an overdose or attempted suicide and you cannot keep them safe Ring 999 or take them to A&E as a place of safety.
If you need urgent support from the crisis team if someone has a plan or intent to attempt suicide you can contact the crisis team 24/7 by calling 111 and choosing the mental health option.
Other support available out of hours:
Samaritans: call 116 123 (Available 24/7)
Childline: call 0800 1111 (Available 24/7)
Text shout: to 85258 (Free, confidential support via text 24/7)
Papyrus Hopeline 24/7: 0800 068 41 41
