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Your no nonsense guide to mental health support
Welcome to our Mental Health Resources page – a straightforward and practical hub for those facing challenges with their mental well-being. We understand that life can get tough, and sometimes, knowing where to find help is the first step towards feeling better.
We have partnered with SHOUT to provide a FREE text support service across the UK to ensure there is always someone there to talk to.
Text TOUGH to 85258
This is a free, confidential support service, available 24/7, and it won’t appear on your phone bill. Support is provided by trained volunteers who are there to listen without judgement.
Mental Health Support (General)
Mind — National mental health charity offering information, advice and local services.
www.mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness — Support and advice for people living with severe mental health issues.
www.rethink.org
0808 801 0525
SANE — Emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental illness.
www.sane.org.uk
0300 304 7000
Student Minds — Mental health charity supporting students through peer support and online services.
www.studentminds.org.uk
No Panic — Provides support for people with anxiety disorders.
www.nopanic.org.uk
Hub of Hope — UK mental health support directory listing local services.
www.hubofhope.co.uk
Anxiety UK – For people diagnosed with anxiety conditions.
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
0344 776774
Bipolar UK –Helping people living with Bipolar disorder or manic depression.
www.bipolaruk.org
OCD UK – A charity run by people with OCD for people with OCD.
www.ocduk.org
0333 212 7890
Suicide Prevention
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – Suicide prevention and support, especially for men.
www.thecalmzone.net
Papyrus UK – Suicide prevention charity with HOPELINE247 for young people.
www.papyrus-uk.org
0800 0684141
Suicide Prevention UK – Support and guidance for people struggling with suicidal thoughts.
www.spuk.org.uk
Grassroots Suicide Prevention – Training, resources and suicide prevention tools.
www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
Samaritans – 24/7 listening support for anyone in distress.
www.samaritans.org
116 123
R;pple Suicide Prevention- R;pple are dedicated to intercepting harmful content related to self-harm and suicide through innovative technology.
www.ripplesuicideprevention.com
Help for young people
Childline – Confidential counselling for under-19s (24/7).
www.childline.org.uk
0800 1111
The Mix – Free support for under-25s (helpline & webchat).
www.themix.org.uk
YoungMinds – Mental health support and advice for children, young people and families.
www.youngminds.org.uk
Kooth – Online emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11–24.
www.kooth.com
Bereavement Support
Cruse Bereavement Support – Specialist bereavement support across the UK.
www.cruse.org.uk
Winston’s Wish – Support for children and young people after a bereavement.
www.winstonswish.org
Sue Ryder – Bereavement advice and support alongside palliative care services.
www.sueryder.org
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SoBS) – Peer-led support for adults after a suicide loss.
www.uksobs.com
Child Bereavement UK – Support for families and children after the death of a child.
www.childbereavementuk.org
Grief Encounter – Support for grieving children and families.
www.griefencounter.org.uk
0808 802 0111
Lullaby Trust – Support for families bereaved after a baby’s death.
www.lullabytrust.org.uk
0808 802 6868
Support for Veterans
Combat Stress – Specialist mental health treatment for veterans with PTSD and complex conditions.
www.combatstress.org.uk
0800 138 1619
Help for Heroes – Mental health and wellbeing support for veterans and families.
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity – Welfare, family and emotional support for serving personnel and veterans.
www.ssafa.org.uk
Head Up – Mental health awareness and support for UK armed forces community.
www.head-up.org.uk
LGBTQ+ Support
MindOut – Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.
www.mindout.org.uk
LGBT HERO – National health and wellbeing charity for LGBTQ+ people.
www.lgbthero.org.uk
Switchboard – Helpline and support for LGBTQ+ people.
www.switchboard.lgbt
African Rainbow Family – Support for LGBTIQ+ refugees/asylum seekers.
www.africanrainbowfamily.org
Pink Therapy – Directory of therapists experienced with LGBTQ+ clients
www.pinktherapy.com
Rainbow Mind / local Mind groups dedicated to LGBTQ+ support – Online & peer-support groups.
www.rainbowmind.org
Mental Health support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
British Red Cross — Offers practical help for refugees and asylum seekers, including emotional and wellbeing support alongside community integration services.
www.redcross.org.uk
City of Sanctuary (UK) — Grassroots network that helps build welcoming community spaces where refugees and asylum seekers can access support and social connections, which can benefit mental wellbeing.
www.cityofsanctuary.org
New Citizens Gateway — Provides advice, wellbeing services and multilingual mental health & emotional support for asylum seekers and refugees across London and beyond.
www.ncgateway.org.uk
