Where you can get help
Here you can find a list of organisations across the UK where you can get help if you are suffering with your mental health. Please navigate through the drop down for more information on each organisation. You will find what they do and their contact details as well as a website address.
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Mind is a mental health charity. They are here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
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ANDYSMANCLUB are a men's suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.
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03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
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0808 801 0677 (England)
0808 801 0433 (Wales)
Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.
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Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
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0800 58 58 58
Provides listening services, information and support for anyone who needs to talk, including a web chat.
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0808 808 7777
029 2081 1370 (Carers Wales)
advice@carersuk.org
Advice and support for anyone who provides care.
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Information and support for people living with a disability.
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0300 123 6600
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
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Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales.
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Information and support for people who hear voices or have other unshared perceptions, including local support groups.
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Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people.
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Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.
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0300 7729844
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for people with anxiety disorders.
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0800 068 41 41
07860039967 (text)
pat@papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).
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0300 304 7000
Offers emotional support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including a helpline.
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0808 808 4994
Mental health charity that supports students. Runs Student Space, offering online information and helpline support delivered in partnership with The Mix.
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Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.
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0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline)
85258 (text the word 'shout')
Provides advice and support to young people for their mental health, as well as supporting parents and carers.