SAMARITANS
Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
CALL 116 123 (FREE 24-hour helpline)
PAPYRUS
Young suicide prevention society.
HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141 (9am to midnight, every day of the year)
SHOUT
Shout is the UK's first and only 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'Shout' to 85258.
MIND
Provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Support line: 0300 102 1234 (Open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays)).
BLACK MINDS MATTER
Black Minds Matter's mission is to connect Black individuals and families with free mental health services by professional Black therapists to support their mental health. To make this happen, they want to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for all Black people in the U.K., removing the stigma and remodelling the services to be relevant for the Black community.
SANE
Emotional support, information and guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers.
SANEline services 0300 304 7000 (4pm to 10pm)
Other services include Textcare which is designed to provide emotional support and connection at the times you need it most. www.sane.org.uk/textcare
CALM
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably, for men aged 15 to 35.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58 (daily, 5pm to midnight)
ADDICTION
Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
National Gambling Helpline
Phone: 0808 8020 133 (daily, 8am to midnight)
Narcotics Anonymous
Phone: 0300 999 1212 (daily, 10am to midnight)
ANXIETY
ANXIETY UK
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Telephone: 03444 775 774 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm)
NO PANIC
No Panic offers advice, support, recovery programs and help for people living with phobias, OCD and any other anxiety-based disorders.
BEREAVEMENT
THE GOOD GRIEFT TRUST
The Good Grief Trust exists to help all those affected by grief in the UK. Our vision is to help those bereaved from day one, acknowledge their grief and provide reassurance, a virtual hand of friendship and ongoing support.
We bring bereavement services together, to ensure that everyone receives the tailored support they need to move forward with their lives.
CHUMS
If you feel a child requires a mental health intervention and would benefit from a short term piece of evidence based psychological work, you could consider a referral to CHUMS. This can be made via your child’s GP, school professional or family. Information on how to refer can be found at
BIPOLAR
BIPOLAR UK
A charity helping people living with manic depression or bipolar disorder.
DOMESTIC ABUSE
WOMEN’S AID
Women's Aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services and build a future where domestic violence is not tolerated.
Find services near you at www.womensaid.org.uk/womens-aid-directory/
REFUGE
Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Telephone: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour helpline)
Website: www.refuge.org.uk
ASK FOR ANI
(Action Needed Immediately) is a codeword scheme that provides a safe, discreet and confidential way for victims of domestic abuse to access immediate help from their local pharmacy or jobcentre.
DISABILITY
MENCAP
Working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers.
Telephone: 0808 808 1111 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
SIGNHEALTH- THE DEAF HEALTH CHARITY
Improving Deaf people’s health and wellbeing.
Telephone: 020 3947 2600
P0HWER
Helping people who, because of disability, illness, social exclusion and other challenges, find it difficult to express their views or get the support they need.
Telephone: 0300 456 2370
EATING DISORDERS
BEAT
Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf. Support on the Helpline is available by phone, email, webchat, through social media accounts and by letter.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
FAITH
KARMA NIRVANA
Honour based abuse and forced marriage helpline.
Telephone: 0800 5999 247
JEWISH WOMEN’S AID
08088010656
MUSLIM WOMEN’S NETWORK
08009995768
LGBTQIA+
STONEWALL
Stonewall supports people from the LGBTQI+ community
YOUNG STONEWALL
This is a website supporting children and young people from the LGBTQ+ community with access to information, advice and resources.
https://www.stonewall.org.uk/young-stonewall
THE PROUD TRUST
The Proud Trust is the home of LGBT+ Youth and this dedicated website is full of advice, information and resources for children and young people.
www.theproudtrust.org/young-people/
MIND OUT
A mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
MERMAIDS
Transgender Mermaids has been supporting transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people, their families and professionals since 1995.
FFLAG
A national voluntary organisation and charity dedicated to supporting families and their LGBTQI+ loved ones.
FFLAG is part of the Safe Space Alliance, which is a LGBTQI+ led non-profit organisation that aims to help people identify, navigate, and create safe spaces for the LGBTQI+ community worldwide.
SWITCHBOARD LGBT+HELPLINE
Our helpline provides you with support and information and will connect you to the right LGBTQ services or advice.
You can talk to us confidentially and anonymously about anything that’s on your mind.
We support people with a range of questions and we believe that listening can help, whether you are looking for information and support or just need someone to talk to.
Helpline 01273 204050
email helpline@switchboard.org.uk
www.switchboard.org.uk/what-we-do/helpline/
RAINBOW MIND
An LGBTQ+ mental health service, which is led and staffed by LGBTQ+ people.
or visit
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/lgbtqia-mental-health/
THE BEAUMONT SOCIETY
A national self help body run by and for the transgender community.
We welcome all transgender people and their partners, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, creed or colour and all varieties from the nervous newcomers to those who are experienced and confident in their preferred gender.
Telephone 01582 412220
https://www.beaumontsociety.org
NHS
MENS HEALTH
MEN’S HEALTH FORUM
The Men's Health Forum is a British registered charity whose mission is to improve the health of men and boys in England, Wales and Scotland.
MALE SURVIVORS PARTNERSHIP
RESPECT-MEN’S ADVICE LINE
08088010327
SURVIVORS UK
02035983898
MANKIND INITIATIVE
01823334244
MILITARY
COMBAT STRESS
We provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues
HELP FOR HEROS
We provide lifelong support to Service Personnel and Military Veterans with injuries, illnesses and wounds sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces.
THE OPPO FOUNDATION
Providing targeted support to veterans, their families and dependents who are struggling with disability, mental health, or financial challenges.
OCD
OCD-UK
A recovery focused charity. We provide evidence-based information, advice and support to those affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
SELF HARM
NATIONAL SELF HARM NETWORK
Support individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life · Support and provide information for family and carers of individuals who self harm. The online support forum provides crisis support, information and resources, advice, discussions and distractions.
VICTIMS OF CRIME
VICTIM SUPPORT
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting victims of crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They provide specialist help to support people to cope and move on to the point where they feel they are back on track with their lives.
Phone: 0808 168 9111 (24-hour helpline)
YOUNG PEOPLE
YOUNG MINDS
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.
CHILDLINE
Childline is a British counselling service for children and young people aged up to 18.
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111.
THE SANDBOX
The Sandbox is an innovative digital mental healthcare service for Children and Young People. We work together with the NHS, local government, and other organisations to help Children and Young People with their mental health.
https://thesandbox.mindler.co.uk/
CHAT HEALTH
A confidential text service for 11-19 year olds to ask health questions. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You'll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area.
THE MIX
Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.
The Mix: 0808 808 4994
WITH YOUTH
A digital service provides support to children and young people who are experiencing mental health needs or would like support with their emotional wellbeing.
The service is open every day from 2pm – 10pm (excluding bank holidays) and creates a safe, supported space for children and young people to get the help they need, at the earliest opportunity.
Call on 0208 189 8400.
You can also talk with them through the Instant Messaging feature on this website.
LUMI NOVA
Tales of Courage is a digital therapeutic that helps with the symptoms of worries or anxiety for children aged 7-12 years which helps to self manage worries and build resilience.
KOOTH
Provides online counselling for Children and young people aged between 11-24 and is available up to 10pm every day.
MORE INFORMATION
NHS- EVERY MIND MATTERS
Every Mind Matters can help with expert advice, practical tips and personalised actions to help stay on top of your mental wellbeing
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION
Explore information to help you understand mental health and get advice on how you look after your own mental health or support someone you know.
GET CONNECTED
Get Connected is a one stop resource for all related diagnosis’s regardless of their complex nature. They have a highly skilled team to help deal with dual diagnosis conditions around addiction and mental health. Call on 02039935571 or email and webchat are available.
RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS
We improve the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through our network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning. Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.
SILVER CLOUD
Digital Mental Health Solutions in the UK. The SilverCloud® by Amwell® platform offers 30+ online behavioural health programmes to address a wide-range of issues, from anxiety to depression.
https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/
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