If you are struggling with your mental health or know someone who is,
the following organisations can provide help and support.
You are not alone. Never be afraid to ask for help.
Samaritans
Every ten seconds, we respond to a call for help. No judgement. No pressure. We’re here for anyone who needs someone.
shout 85258
shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.
Text the word ‘shout’ to 85258 to start a conversation.
https://giveusashout.org/get-help
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
We’re the suicide prevention charity on a mission to help people end their misery, not their lives.
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time, either via the website, or mobile app.
Mental Health UK
We are the charity for everyone’s mental health.
We challenge the causes of poor mental health and give people the tools they need to live their best possible life at home, school, and work.
Rethink Mental Illness
Our services keep people living with mental illness safe and well in the community, prevent their needs from escalating, and help them live independently, access the information, support and care they are entitled to, and understand and exercise their rights.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a national charity, helping to support people living with anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Mind
We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.
SAMH
We’re here for you, providing mental health support and accessible, practical information.
Breathing Space
Breathing Space is a confidential phone line for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who is feeling low, anxious or depressed.
Call 0800 83 85 87
https://www.breathingspace.scot
Harmless
Harmless is the national centre of excellence for self harm and suicide prevention.
Call 0800 83 85 87
Beat Eating disorders
We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Call:
- 0808 801 0677 (England)
- 0808 801 0432 (Scotland)
- 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
- 0808 801 0434 (Northern Ireland)
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
The Mental Health Foundation is a charity specialising in research and policy development, with a focus on preventing mental health problems. They do not directly provide support to those in distress, they instead work on advocacy and public engagement. They are the home of Mental Health Awareness Week.
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk