Organisations who can help
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues, we can point you to several organisations who can help:
For urgent help and support
SHOUT
Free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope.
To start a conversation, text the word ‘SHOUT’ to 85258. Trained volunteers are there to listen at any time of day or night, and messages won’t appear on the phone bill.
CHILDLINE
Free, confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day on 0800 1111
The Samaritans
Providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
NHS 111/999
Information for finding immediate expert advice and assessment.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
Information and support for anyone who is struggling with things and needs to talk. Available via helpline/web chat
Papyrus HOPELINE 247
- For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide
- For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice.
- Call: 0800 068 4141
- Text: 88247
- Email: [email protected]
More organisations who support mental health and wellbeing
YoungMinds
YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents
Hope Support Services
Hope helps young people aged five to twenty five when a loved one has a serious illness.
Ollee
Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11 which aims to make a difference to children’s emotional wellbeing
The Mix
Support and advice for people under 25 via a helpline and crisis messenger
FRANK
A text line for confidential support, advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law
Sidekick
Sidekick is a confidential helpline (including text) for young carers in the UK, provided by Action for Children
