Where to get help

Looking for support with your mental health? Here are some places that can help

Crisis support

If you need urgent help for your mental health, call 111 and select the mental health option (option 2) or get help from 111 online.
Call Samaritans on 116 123 or email them on [email protected].

General listening lines

SANEline

SANEline offers support and information from 4.00pm–10.00pm: 0300 304 7000.

Mind

Mind
Support line: 0300 102 1234, 9am-6pm Monday-Friday except bank holidays
Info line: 0300 123 3393
Or email: [email protected].

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is a is a support line open for everyone, and is open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year: 0800 58 58 58.
The CALM webchat is open from the same hours and can be found here.

Switchboard

Switchboard is a line for LGBT+ support. Open from 10am–10pm: 0800 0119 100.
Email: [email protected].

The Silver Line

The Silver Line is a line, open 24/7, for those over the age of 55: 0800 4708 090.

Childline

Childline a confidential line for children to call if they need help or advice about any topic: 0800 1111.
You can also access 1-2-1 counselling here.
Or send emails by signing into your Childline Locker here.

A-Z of mental health support

Abuse

Refuge

Refuge supports those who have experienced domestic violence by offering refuges and recovery services
Their helpline is open 24/7, every day: 0808 2000 247.

The Survivors Trust

The Survivors Trust aims to support and empower survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or childhood sexual abuse.
Their helpline is open Monday-Thursday 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-3pm & 6pm-8pm, Friday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3pm, Saturday 10am-12.30pm, Sunday 6pm-8pm: 08088 010 818
Text: 07860 022 956
Email: [email protected]

NSPCC

The NSPCC offer support and help for children affected by abuse.
If you are worried about a child, email [email protected] or call 0808 800 5000. Their helpline is available from 11am-5pm Monday-Friday.
If you under 19 and need help, call Childline on 0800 1111.

Addiction

Action on Addiction

Action on Addiction provide information, residential rehab and community based addiction treatment.

Addaction

Addaction is a drug and alcohol charity working with adults and young people, in community settings, in prisons, in residential rehab and through outreach.
For advice and support, join their webchat.

Anxiety

No Panic

No Panic offers support and information for those who suffer from Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.
Call their helpline, open everyday 10.00am - 10.00pm: 0300 772 9844, 24hr crisis line: 01952 680835

ADHD

ADHD Foundation

To learn more about ADHD, and to access advice and services,
visit adhdfoundation.org.uk

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar UK

Bipolar UK offer advice and support for those living with bipolar disorder.
If you have questions about bipolar or would like to seek advice, you can book a call here.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD)

BPD World

For more information about BPD, and to search for support groups and help nearby, visit the BPD World website.

Complementary therapy

Therapy Directory

Search for complementary therapists in your area here.

What therapy treatments are there?

Learn about the different therapy treatments available.

Counselling

Counselling Directory

Search for counsellors and psychotherapists in your area here.

Information on counselling

Read about what to expect from counselling on the NHS choices website.

Depression

Depression UK

Depression UK offers support and friendship to anyone affected by depression.

Depression support groups

Find out more about depression support groups.

Eating Disorders

Beat Eating Disorders

Beat offers support and information for those living with eating disorders. Their helplines are open 3pm - 8pm, Monday to Friday, you can also email:
England support: 0808 801 0677/[email protected]
Scotland support: 0808 801 0432/[email protected]
Wales support: 0808 801 0433/[email protected]
Northern Ireland: 0808 801 0434/[email protected]
Live 1-2-1 webchats are also available.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy Directory

Find a hypnotherapist in your area.

What is hypnotherapy?

Read about the different types of hypnotherapy.

LGBT+ Support

LGBT Foundation

Find advice, information and support on their website.
Call their helpline: 0345 3 30 30 30

MindOut

Mental health charity run by and for LGBTQ+ community. Find information and support on their website.
They have an online chat support service which is available every Monday-Wednesday from 3pm-5pm.

Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Maternal Mental Health Alliance provides care, support and information for women during pregnancy and in the years after giving birth.

Nutrition

Nutritionist Resource

Find a nutritionist in your area.

What is a nutritionist?

Read about what nutritionists do.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

OCD-UK

OCD-UK work with children and adults whose lives are affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Call their helpline on 01332 5881 12 (available 10am-midday most days and 5pm-7pm on Tuesday and Thursday).
Or email: [email protected]

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

PTSD UK

Visit the PTSD UK website for information and guidance on where to get help.

ASSIST Trauma Care

ASSIST Trauma Care offers support for adults and children, individuals and families, affected by a wide range of traumatic occurrences.
Offer email support via a contact form.

Schizophrenia

Living with Schizophrenia UK

Living with Schizophrenia UK offers support and information for anyone living with schizophrenia.