Resources - UK

Resources - UK


ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Most lifelong mental health issues begin in childhood. But talking about wellbeing early on can help us all cope better with life's challenges

W: www.actionforchildren.org.uk


ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS 

A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

W: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

T: 0800 9177 650


ANXIETY UK

We work to relieve and support those living with anxiety and anxiety-based depression by providing information, support and understanding via an extensive range of services. 

W: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

T: 03444 775 774


BEAT - EATING DISORDERS

Our e-learning platform provides people supporting someone with an eating disorder with a space to learn, share and find community through workshops, courses and forums.

W: www.b-eat.co.uk

T: 0808 801 0677


BIPOLAR UK

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work.

W: www.bipolaruk.org

T: 07591 375 544


CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

W: www.thecalmzone.net

T: 0800 585858


CHILD BEREAVEMENT UK

Child Bereavement UK helps families to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. We support children and young people (up to the age of 25) when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and the wider family when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying. We offer free, confidential bereavement support for individuals, couples, children, young people, and families, by telephone, video or instant messenger, wherever you live in the UK. We also offer face-to-face support from a number of locations.

W: www.childbereavementuk.org

T: 0800 02 888 40


CHILDLINE

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.

W: www.childline.org.uk

T: 0800 1111


CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE

Staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement, we offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. 

W: www.cruse.org.uk

T: 0808 808 1677


EAST COAST RECOVERY

Our Treatment Advisors are available 7 days a week, 8am to 10pm, to confidentiality discuss with you all your treatment options. 

W: www.eastcoastrecovery.co.uk


GALOP

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. 

W: https://galop.org.uk/

T: 0800 999 5428

E: help@galop.org.uk


HOURGLASS

Hourglass is the only charity dedicated to calling time on the harm, abuse and exploitation of older people across the United Kingdom. With more than 25 years’ experience and expertise, our mission is to listen, advise and support vulnerable older people and all those affected throughout the UK.

Tel: 24/7: 0808 808 8141

W: www.wearehourglass.org

E: enquiries@wearehourglass.org

FB: @wearehourglass

X: @wearehourglass


LIFELINE

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.

W: www.lifelinehelpline.info

T: 0808 808 8000


MEN'S HEALTH FORUM

In the UK, one man in five dies before he reaches 65. Together we can change that. The Men's Health Manifesto sets out the changes needed to tackle the high rate of premature deaths in men. 

W: www.menshealthforum.org.uk

T: 020 7922 7908


MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION

The UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health, with prevention at the heart of what we do, we aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive. 

W: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Tel: 020 7803 1100


ME ASSOCIATION

Support for sufferers of M.E/CFS/Long Covid, with mental health challenges such as isolation, loss of identity, being unheard, unseen, and ignored.

W: www.meassociation.org.uk/about-the-mea/


MIND

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. We can help you make choices about treatment, understand your rights or reach out to sources of support.

W: www.mind.org.uk

T: 029 2039 5123


NO PANIC

Helping people who suffer from panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and other related anxiety disorders, including those people who are trying to give up tranquillizers. 

W: www.nopanic.org.uk

T: 0844 967 4848


NSPCC

Abuse robs children of their childhood. Without help, the scars of abuse can last a lifetime. And it’s up to each of us to do everything possible to keep childhood safe from abuse, so children can grow up healthy and thrive. 

W: www.nspcc.org.uk

T: 0800 1111


NUTURE UK

We are nurtureuk, an organisation dedicated to improving the social, emotional, mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. We’ve been at the forefront of the nurture movement for over 50 years, and today – with ever more children and young people affected by issues that can impact their learning – our work is more vital than ever.

W:  www.nurtureuk.org

T: 020 3962 0886

E: info@nurtureuk.org


OCD ACTION

We provide support and information to anybody affected by OCD, work to raise awareness of the disorder amongst the public and front-line healthcare workers, and strive to secure a better deal for people with OCD. 

W: www.ocdaction.org.uk

T: 0845 390 6232


OCD UK

We’re here to support people through the difficult times, right through to recovery and everything in between.

W: www.ocduk.org/ocd

T: 03332 127 890


PAPYRUS

The national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide. Our vision is for a society which speaks openly about suicide and has the resources to help young people who may have suicidal thoughts.

W: www.papyrus-uk.org

T: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 0778 620 9697


PREMIER LIFELINE

The National Christian Helpline is a confidential telephone helpline offering a listening ear, emotional and spiritual support from a Christian perspective, prayer and signposting. Open 9am to midnight every day of the year.

W: www.premierlifeline.org.uk

T: 0300 111 0101


REFUGE

At Refuge, we believe that no-one should have to live in fear of violence and abuse. Refuge’s specialist services include refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach projects, culturally specific services and the 24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline.

W: www.refuge.org.uk

T: 0808 2000 247


REHAB4ADDICTION

Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services designed to help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling offered by a variety of UK Private Addiction Rehabs or NHS/Council-Funded providers.

W: www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/alcohol-rehab

E: 0800 140 4690


REHAB RECOVERY

Rehab Recovery is an organisation that provides addiction treatment and healthcare advice for a wide range of different addiction and dependency problems. We offer high-quality advice and referral service that matches our clients to the right variety of treatment which will solve their problems and let them get on with their normal lives free of the burden of addiction.

W: www.rehab-recovery.co.uk

T: 0800 088 66 86


RESPECT

The Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse.

W: www.mensadviceline.org.uk

Freephone 0808 8010327


RETHINK MENTAL ILLNESS

Our vision is for equality, rights, the fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their carers, family and friends. 

W: www.rethink.org

T: 0300 5000 927


SAFER WALES

Safer Wales is an independent charity whose mission is to support, protect and empower groups of people who are often invisible in society. For the last 20 years we have been working with victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, exploitation and hate crime.

W: www.saferwales.com


SAMARITANS

Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.

W: www.samaritans.org

T: 116 123


SANE

Established to raise awareness and combat stigma about mental illness, educating and fighting to improve mental health services and to provide care and emotional support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers.

W: www.sane.org.uk

Text: 07984 967 708


SCOTLAND'S DOMESTIC ABUSE & FORCED MARRIAGE HELPLINE

Our helpline is here to support anyone experiencing domestic abuse or forced marriage, as well as their family members, friends, colleagues and professionals who support them. We provide a confidential, sensitive service to anyone who calls us.

W: www.sdafmh.org.uk

T: 0800 027 1234

Text / WhatsApp: 07401288595

E: helpline@sdafmh.org.uk


SMART RECOVERY

SMART Recovery helps participants decide whether they have a problem, builds up their motivation to change and offers a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery.

W: www.smartrecovery.org.uk


STRONGMEN

Our aims and ambitions are to tackle emotional and mental health issues brought about by the suffering from bereavement. 

W: www.strongmen.org.uk

T: 07852 771272


SUPPORTLINE

We offer confidential emotional support to children, young adults and adults by telephone, email and post. We work with callers to develop healthy, positive coping strategies.

W: www.supportline.org.uk

Tel: 01708 765200


SURVIVORS OF BEREAVEMENT BY SUICIDE

The Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those who have been impacted by a loss through suicide. We offer emotional support, help and information through our telephone helpline, information, peer led support group meetings around the country, online forum and virtual group meetings.

T: 0300 111 5065 (Monday and Tuesday 9am – 5pm)

W: www.uksobs.org


THE SILVER LINE

The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

W: www.thesilverline.org.uk

T: 0800 4 70 80 90


TURNING POINT

We offer you or a loved one a range of services depending on what you need, from detox and residential rehab to supported living and aftercare support.

w: www.turning-point.co.uk


UKAT – UK ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRES

The UK’s Leading Alcohol & Drug Rehab Provider

190 detox and rehab beds across the UK, treatment for all addictions including alcoholism, drug addictions and eating disorders.

W: www.ukat.co.uk


WE ARE WITH YOU

We provide free, confidential support to people experiencing issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. 

W: www.wearewithyou.org.uk


WELSH WOMAN'S AID

Welsh Women’s Aid is the national charity in Wales working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.

W: www.welshwomensaid.org.uk/about/


WOMAN'S AID

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. As a federation we provide life-saving services across England while building a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

W: www.womensaid.org.uk


YOUNG MINDS

Leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

W: www.youngminds.org.uk


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