If you have reached this page and feel you cannot go on, think there is no way out, just stop take a minute and look through all the help and support that is there just for you, there is a way through and managing your mental health.
Get urgent help for mental health
You need to talk to an NHS professional now
You need help now but you do not know where to start
You want crisis coping tools
Mind: What can I do to help myself cope?
www.mind.org.uk
Immediate action required:Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone’s life is at risk – for example they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
A mental health emergency should be taken as seriously as a physical one. You will not be wasting anyone’s time.
Mental Health (supportline.org.uk)
- If you are unhappy or confused about your treatment in any way discuss this with your mental health community team. You can also seek advice from one of the helplines below.
- Please believe that there are people who will support you and try and help you with your recovery but to get help you have to ask for it. If the first person you ask for help is unable to give you the help you need, don’t be disheartened but keep trying all the resources you can until you do get the help you need.
Some agencies which give support and information
ABLEize Directory of Mental Health Advice & Support during Coronavirus (Covid-19)
https://www.ableize.com/support-groups/mental-health-support-groups/
Andy’s Man Club
https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
Men’s Mental Health Support Groups running throughout the UK
Talking Groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life.
Anxiety UK (formerly the National Phobics Society):
03444 775 774
www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Support and help with anxiety conditions and phobias including panic attacks, ocds, body dysmorphic disorder, social phobia. Information, factsheets, tapes, self help guides. Extra services for members include therapy services at reduced rates, helpline, member contact list, discounts on products, chatroom.
Bipolar UK
0333 323 3880
www.bipolaruk.org
National user led organisation working to enable people with manic depression to take control of their lives. Telephone information on anything to do with the condition including medication. Network of self help groups for people with depression, their relatives and friends. Self management training programme. Employment advice.
Borderline Support UK
https://borderlinesupport.org.uk/
Borderline Support UK exists to provide information and support to anyone affected by Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), which is sometimes also called Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).
Their UK Support Directory provides information on mental health services in counties and regions across the whole of the UK.
BPD Helpline,
www.bpdworld.org
Information, advice, support for anyone with borderline personality disorder, family and friends.
Bristol & District Tranquilliser Project
0117 9500020 (Mon – Thurs 10am – 3.30 pm)
www.btpinfo.org.uk
Help for those having problems with certain prescribed psychotropic medications (benzodiazepines, tranquilisers, sleeping tablets, other sleeping tablets and antidepressants. Help for people who are taking, who are considering taking and those who have recently withdrawn from this type of medication. Helpline available to those in England, Wales, Scotland & N.Ireland, counselling and self help groups for those in the Bristol area)
British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies:
0330 3200 851,
www.babcp.com – Behavioural and cognitive therapy can be very successful in treating a wide range of mental health and emotional issues.
Carers UK
CarersLine – on 0808 808 7777
www.carersuk.org
Carers UK is the voice of carers and the leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers. For information and advice on all aspects of caring visit their website or call their helpline.
Cause Helpline:
0800 103 2833 (Area served NORTHERN IRELAND)
www.cause.org.uk
Practical and emotional support for carers and families of those with serious mental illness.
Community Advice and Listening Line (CALL) 0800 132737 (Area served WALES)
www.callhelpline.org.uk
Helpline providing advice, information and emotional support for anyone concerned about their own or another’s mental health
Equality Advisory & Support (EASS)
0808 800 0082
www.equalityadvisoryservice.com
Advises and assists individuals on issues relating to equality and human rights across England, Scotland and Wales.
Guideposts
0800 048 7035
https://guideposts.org.uk/
Guideposts is a UK-based charity working with people in local communities to help them access the support, opportunities and skills they need to overcome social challenges, improve their wellbeing and change their lives.Many of the people they support come from the most disadvantaged groups in our society, including children and adults with additional needs and disabilities, people with mental health problems, older people with dementia and other neuro-degenerative conditions, and the families or carers of all these groups.
Health in Mind (Scotland)
0131 225 8508
www.health-in-mind.org.uk
Promotes positive mental health and well being in Scotland. Provides a wide range of services including support, respite, befriending, day services, counselling/talking therapies, face to face and on telephone.
Hearing Voices Network:
www.hearing-voices.org
Information, support and understanding to those who hear voices and those who support them.
Help For Hoarders
www.helpforhoarders.co.uk
This site was set up by the daughter of a chronic hoarder. Includes nformation, support, self help.
Hoarding UK
020 3239 1600
www.hoardinguk.org
Hoarding UK is now the UK national charity supporting people impacted by hoarding behaviour.
Services include online support, support groups, advocacy, legal help, tips and more.
Lifeline (N.Ireland)
0808 808 8000
www.lifelinehelpline.info
For anyone in N.Ireland who is in distress or despair. Immediate help on phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Face to face counselling can be arranged, also befriending, mentoring. Issues dealt with include suicide prevention, self harm, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety.
Look Ahead
0333 010 4600
https://www.lookahead.org.uk/
Look Ahead works with vulnerable people throughout the UK, those with learning difficulties, mental health, young people and the homeless .
Mental Health Foundation:
www.mhf.org.uk
Publications and leaflets relating to mental health issues. Website includes information for sufferers/family/friends,including how to get help, how to complain if not getting adequate help you are entitled to, information on medication etc.
Mental Health UK
https://mentalhealth-uk.org/
Information, advice and support
MIND infoline:
0300 123 3393,
www.mind.org.uk
Information service for users of mental health services, carers, professionals and the public. Information on types of mental distress, treatments, alternative therapies, mental health law, advocacy, where to get help, local Mind groups. Access to legal advice. Fact sheets and publications.
MIND: Side By Side
https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/
It’s a powerful thing to connect with someone else over shared experiences. Side By Side is an online community where you can listen, share, and be heard. For anyone over the age of 18, the online community is open 24/7.
Mood Swings:
Helpline: 0161 832 3736
www.moodswings.org.uk
National Helpline and online support providing free and confidential information, advice and support to people with mood disorders, family, friends and health and social care professionals. Also one to one, support groups, workshops at Centre in Manchester.
NHS Where to get urgent help for mental health
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
P3 Charity
0115 850 8190
www.p3charity.org
See website for local contacts – P3 run a variety of services all over the UK that aim to give everyone the chance to be part of the community they live in and feel connected to society. Aim to improve the lives and communities by delivering services for socially excluded and vulnerable people to unlock their potential and open up new possibilities. Linkworker provides support to troubled people in troubled times, one to one support to address issues such as debt, crime, housing, drugs, alcohol, employment help with CV writing, job searching, training, work placement and IT training.
Platform
01656 647722
https://platfform.org/
Leading Welsh mental health and wellbeing charity. Provides a wide range of services to people with mental health problems supporting their independence, recovery, health and wellbeing. Services include crisis intervention, home and family support, community wellbeing, skills, learning and employment.
PoetsIN
https://www.poetsin.com/
Provides mental health and well being support services through a variety of creative mental health programmes, designed specifically to help those struggling with mental illness by providing tools to reduce the symptoms of mental illness. A Charity for people struggling with their mental health by two Poets who have struggled too.
‘PostScript 360’
0117 9663629
https://postscript360.org.uk/
info@postscript360.org.uk
PostScript 360 is committed to supporting individuals to reduce the harm caused by prescribed drugs associated with dependence and withdrawal through a wrap-around service of one to one therapy, group therapy and a telephone support service.
They train health professions, promote awareness and prevention, as well as support people through advocacy.
Their Telephone Support /Advisors Are Here to Help You.
If you need help to withdraw or taper from Benzodiazepines and other similar drugs safely. PostScript 360 are at the end of the telephone to provide practical advice, tapering schedules, reassurance and support.. Sign up, they will listen and support you through your journey.
Recovery Focus
020 7697 3300
http://www.recoveryfocus.org.uk/
Recovery Focus is a national group of charities, who are all highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the affects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence across the country.
Rethink National Advice Line:
0808 801 0525
www.rethink.org
Specialist advice to anyone who needs support or information on any mental health issue. (Rethink is the operating name of National Schizophrenia Fellowship).
Richmond Fellowship
020 7697 3300
http://www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/
Richmond Fellowship is a national charity that supports over 9,000 people living with mental ill health every year. Founded in 1959, Richmond Fellowship has been at the forefront of mental health provision for over 55 years, successfully supporting people from all walks of life to make mental health recovery a reality.
Richmond Fellowship provides a variety of different service models, ranging from employment support, community based support, supported living, residential support, social enterprises to crisis care. Since 2015, Richmond Fellowship has been part of Recovery Focus, a national Group of charities inspiring recovery nationwide.
Saneline:
0300 304 7000
www.sane.org.uk
Helpline providing information and advice on mental health. Emotional and crisis support for people experiencing mental illness and for their families, carers friends. Database of sources of help and support.
Scottish Association for Mental Health:
0344 800 0550 (Area served SCOTLAND)
www.samh.org.uk
Mental health information and signposting to local services.
This is not a ‘listening’ service or suitable for people in crisis. Hours 9am to 4pm.
Support In Mind Scotland:
0300 323 1545
info@supportinmindscotland.org.uk
www.supportinmindscotland.org.uk
www.facebook.com/suppinmindscot/
Telephone helpline information, advice and other support services for people affected by mental illness. Range of direct services including signposting to local support that most fits your needs.
The Care Quality Commission:
03000 616161
www.cqc.org.uk
Independent regulator of health and social care in England. Aim to make sure better care is provided for everyone whether its in hospital, in care homes, in peoples own homes or elsewhere. Regulates health and adult social care services and protects the rights of people detained under the Mental Health Act.
The OLLIE Foundation
https://theolliefoundation.org/
A charity dedicated to delivering suicide awareness. Providing confidential help and advice to young people and anyone worried about a young person. Helping others to prevent young suicide by delivering a number of training programmes. Delivering online weekly mental health support sessions open and free to all young people.
Together UK (Working for Wellbeing):
020 7780 7300
www.together-uk.org
Provides services in the community and hospitals and prisons for people with mental health needs and their carers. Services include advocacy, assertive, outreach schemes, community support, employment schemes, helplines, information, respite for carers, social clubs, supported accommodation including 24 hour care.
togetherall
https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Online service providing access to millions with anxiety, depression and other common mental health issues.An anonymous community where members can support each other 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Check website to see if you can access free from NHS, also available to students
Trussell Trust
01722 580180
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help
Search on website for nearest foodbank – Everyday people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Trussell Foodbanks provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK. Vouchers can be obtained from care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers and Citizen Advice Bureaux.
Voice Collective
020 7911 0822
https://www.voicecollective.co.uk/
Voice Collective is a UK wide, London based project that supports children and young people up to 25 years old, who hear voices, see visions, have ‘unusual’ sensory experiences or beliefs. They also support for families and parents.
Vulnerability Registration Service
https://www.vulnerabilityregistrationservice.co.uk/
Free to register, the VRS is a database of vulnerable people that allows you to alert companies to the fact that you’re in vulnerable circumstances. It lets business identify your vulnerability and take it into account when they communicate with you. You can either opt to be declined for financial service applications or add a ‘referral flag’ to let organisations know about your circumstances – so that they can be taken into consideration.
Young Minds:
0808 802 5544
www.youngminds.org.uk
Helpline and support services for parents concerned about the mental health of a baby, child or young person. Publications.
Wellbeing Glasgow
0141 232 2555
www.wellbeing-glasgow.org.uk
The South Glasgow Wellbeing Service consists of psychologists, cognitive behavioural therapists, counsellors and guided self help workers. They offer a variety of self help materials, groups and courses for all sorts of problems and brief individual talking therapies. Anyone can download the self hep materials. If you live within the South of Glasgow you can use any of their other services and book online for any of the courses.
Useful websites
https://advicelocal.uk/
Just enter a postcode and choose an advice topic to find tailored information for your area, including details of independent advice organisations who can help you get the advice and support that you need. Advicelocal can help you with questions relating to: welfare benefits and tax credits; council tax, including exemptions and discounts; debt and money advice; housing and homelessness; employment and work issues; disability and social care; and asylum and immigration.
www.advicenow.org.uk
Information on the law and your rights.
www.amandagreenauthor.co.uk
Amanda writes of her journey how she overcame borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, OCD and various adversities.
www.april.org.uk
Information on Adverse Psychiatric Drug Reactions.
www.benefitsandwork.co.uk
Advice on claiming ESA support and other benefits.
www.benefitsguide.co.uk
A free to use resource which provides clear and comprehensive information on all available UK welfare benefits as well as guidance on benefit applications, appeals, emergency assistance & legal help.
www.benzo.org.uk
Information relating to Benzodiazepines.
www.bipolaraware.co.uk
Iformation and support relating to bipolar
www.bpdrecovery.com
Focuses on recovering from borderline personality disorder, tips, techniques, chat, safe place for those with BPD to share concerns, voice opinions, seek like-minded individuals, work towards recovery, discuss medications and therapy approaches, explore impact of their illness on their lives and those of their families/friends. Includes relaxation and grounding exercises
www.chipmunkapublishing.com
World’s first mental health publishing – includes details of Chipmunka Foundation which includes forum for people with mental health issues.
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
Information on finding a local counsellor.
www.dailystrength.org
Online community support for anxiety, mental health and health related conditions.
www.docready.org
Helps young people get ready for the first time visiting a doctor to discuss mental health. Digital tools aimed at ensuring young people get the most out of their appointment with the doctor.
https://www.good-thinking.uk/
Digital Mental Well Being for London (NHS site)
https://www.gov.uk/find-charity-information
This site enables you to search for charities which gives grants to individuals in need. Click Start now – On Classification section ‘What the Charity Does’ on dropdown menu select ‘General Charitable Purposes’, ‘Who the Charity Helps’ select from list on dropdown menu and ‘How the Charity Operates’ select ‘Makes grants to Individuals’
www.happiful.com
Free online magazine focusing on mental health and well being with informative, inspiring and topical stories.
www.haveigotaproblem.com
Free resource for mental health and addiction issues created and run by the Tasha Foundation.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/medications
Information to help you know more about mental health medication
www.healthyplace.com
A community of people providing mental health information, support and the opportunity to share experiences helpful to others. Information on psychological and psychiatric medication from both a consumer and expert point of view. Active chatrooms, hosted support groups, people who keep online journals, diaries, mental health news, mental health videos, online documentary films, mental health radio and more. (American site).
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Hub of Hope is a first of its kind, national mental health database which brings together organisations and charities, large and small, from across the country who offer mental health advice and support, together in one place.
https://www.iesohealth.com/en-gb
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has proven to be effective in treating anxiety, stress, depression and many other mental health problems. A course of online therapy treatment is free for many NHS patients in many areas of the UK.
https://nashc097.wixsite.com/hope
HOPE – supporting anyone who is struggling with their mental health, if you are anxious or depressed, don’t suffer in silence.
https://www.just-me-mental-health.com/home
Online mental health support group providing a listening service and information on other agencies to anyone suffering with mentalhealth issues
www.intervoiceonline.org
Information and forum relating to hearing voices.
www.meandmymind.nhs.uk
Oasis, the NHS Community Mental Health Team in London have developed this site which is aimed at young people 14-35 years who are struggling with unusual experiences like hearing voices or feeling paranoid. Although some of the contact information is relevant to the London Boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Croydon, or Lewisham, the general information provided would be helpful for anyone struggling with these issues.
https://www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/
Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.
www.mentalhealthmatters.com – Information on mental health, personality disorders etc.
www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/
Clear practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/food-and-mood/#.WV0Pok2Wzcs
A site which explains how the foods we eat can affect our emotional well being and mental health. Gives advice on the best foods to eat to help with anxiety, depression, panic attacks and the foods to avoid.
www.mindingyourhead.info
Information relating to mental health, depression, stress and anxiety.
https://help.miricyl.org/
Search mental health resources which can help you to feel better
https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/get-help/
Money and mental health support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPPnFhbu13E
Panic attacks and how to deal with them by Mental Health Awareness
www.powerofpositivity.com
A site full of positivity, inspiration and great advice for physical and mental health
https://www.poetryformentalhealth.org/
This website promotes the beneficial effects of writing poetry and may be of interest to those who already write or maybe want to give it a go.
https://www.poetryformentalhealth.org/courses
Free, open course is aimed at anyone, anywhere struggling with mental health issues and wanting to use words and poetic verse to help them express how they think and feel. You can also use this course if you already write poetry but want a little more information and guidance on how to compose and structure your poems, and to learn a few more poetic techniques to help you write even better poetry.
www.seroxatsecrets.wordpress.com
Information and support relating to the use of seroxat
www.stem4.org.uk
A mental health charity for teenagers with lots of advice and support on issues such as self harm, addictions, eating disorders, depression
www.stressbubbles.com
https://www.facebook.com/PopStressBubbles https://www.twitter.com/stressbubbles
Struggling with depression, anxiety, mental health, some great healing tips from someone who has suffered with these issues herself.
www.time-to-change.org.uk
Ending the stigma of mental health including tips, blogs, advice.
https://turn2me.org/
Online mental health support includes thought catcher, online support groups, online counselling.