Mental Health Problems Misc.

Help & Support Contacts:

Action Fraud

Tel: 0300 123 2040

Web: actionfraud.police.uk

Here you can report online fraud and cybercrime.

Anxiety UK

Tel: 03444 775 774

Text: 07537 416 905

Web: anxietyuk.org.uk

This is a well-known service and support service for people struggling with anxiety.

Beat

Tel: 0808 801 0677 (adult helpline) - 0808 801 0711 (youthline) - 0808 801 0811 (studentline)
Web: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

This organisation offers information on eating disorders and runs a supportive online community. This resource also provides a directory of support services at helpfinder.

Big White Wall

Web: bigwhitewall.com

This is an online mental health community.

Bipolar UK eCommunity

Web: bipolaruk.org/ecommunity

This is a supportive online community for anyone affected by bipolar disorder.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Web: bacp.co.uk

This is the professional body for talking therapy and counselling. This resource also provides information and a list of accredited therapists in your area.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

Tel: 0800 58 58 58 (UK helpline) - 0808 802 58 58 (London helpline)

Web: thecalmzone.net

This is a well-known listening service that also offers information and support for men who may be at risk of suicide. They also facilitate a web-chat.

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Web: cqc.org.uk

The CQC regulates and inspects health and social care services across England.

Carers UK

Tel: 0808 808 7777

Web: carersuk.org

Advice and support for people caring for someone else.

Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L.)

Tel: 0800 132 737

Text: 81066 (text HELP plus your message) - callhelpline.org.uk

C.A.L.L provides information and support for those who may be experiencing a mental health problem in Wales.

Disability Rights UK

Web: disabilityrightsuk.org

Here you can find information and support for those who may be living with a disability.

FRANK

Tel: 0300 123 6600

Web: talktofrank.com

FRANK is a well-known confidential advice and information service regarding matters surrounding drugs, their effects, and the law.

General Medical Council (GMC)

Web: gmc-uk.org

This council works to protect patients, support doctors, and maintains a register of licensed doctors.

Get Safe Online

Web: getsafeonline.org

Here, you can access information and advice on online safety.

Hafal

Web: hafal.org

Hafal offers information and support for those affected by mental health problems in Wales.

Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW)

Tel: 0300 062 8163

Web: hiw.org.uk

HIW is an independent regulator for healthcare in Wales, where you can make complaints and provide feedback.

Healthtalk.org

Web: healthtalk.org

This is a well-known organisation that provides information about people's experiences of mental health problems and treatments, including audio and videos.

Hearing Voices Network

Web: hearing-voices.org

This is a well-known network that provides information and support for those who may hear voices or experience other unsettling or distressing perceptions or experiences. They also facilitate local support groups.

Hub of Hope

Web: hubofhope.co.uk

This is a national database of mental health charities and organisations in Britain that offer various types of mental health advice and support.

Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

Tel: 0800 389 6809

Web: mwcscot.org.uk

This commission provides information on the law relating to mental health treatment in Scotland.

MindOut

Web: mindout.org.uk

This is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ members.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Web: nice.org.uk

NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)

Tel: 0800 800 5000 - 0800 1111 (under 18’s)

Web: nspcc.org.uk

The NSPCC is a well-known charity that work to support for children and anyone who may be worried about a child.

NHS 111 (England)

Tel: 111

Web: 111.nhs.uk

This is the non-emergency medical help and advice phone number in England.

NHS 111 Wales

Tel: 111 (Hywel Dda, Powys, Aneurin Bevan, and Swansea Bay Health Boards [incl. Brigend]) - 0845 46 47 (all other areas of Wales)

Web: 111.wales.nhs.uk

This is the non-emergency medical help and advice phone number for people living in Wales.

NHS Apps Library

Web: apps.beta.nhs.uk

This is a directory of apps that may be useful in helping you manage and support your physical and mental health.

NHS Service Finder

Web: nhs.uk/service-search

This is an NHS searchable database for different services across England.

NHS UK

Web: nhs.uk

Here, you can access information about various health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

No Panic

Tel: 0844 967 4848

Web: nopanic.org.uk

This is a well-known organisation that provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for those struggling with anxiety.

NSPCC Net Aware

Tel: 0808 800 5002

Web: net-aware.org.uk

This is where parents and carers can find information about online safety for children and young people under the age of 18.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Web: nmc.org.uk

The NMC regulates nurses and midwives across the UK.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

Tel: 08000684141

Texline: 07786 209697

Web: papyrus-uk.org

This is a well-known confidential support service for people under the age of 35, who may be at risk of comitting suicide. They also offer support for people who may be concerned about someone at risk.

Patient

Web: patient.info

This resource offers varied information about healthcare. This resource contains a directory of health professionals, including information about private healthcare and professional qualifications.

Rethink Mental Illness

Tel: 0300 5000 927

Web: rethink.org

This is a well-known organisation that provides support and information to anyone who may be affected by various mental health issues. They also offer access to local support groups.

Samaritans

Freephone: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK - PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

Web: samaritans.org

The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers support on a variety of matters.

Sane

Web: sane.org.uk

Sane is a well-known organisation that offers emotional support and information to those who may be affected by various mental health issues.

Student Minds

Web: studentminds.org.uk

This is a well-known mental health charity that supports students.

Time to Change

Web: time-to-change.org.uk (England) - timetochangewales.org.uk (Wales)

This is a well-known national campaign that works to end stigma and discrimination against those who may be living with mental health problems throughout England and Wales. 

Turning Point

Web: turning-point.co.uk

This is a well-known health and social care service for those struggling with drug, alcohol and/or mental health problems.

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

Web: psychotherapy.org.uk

This is the professional body for the education, training, and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors in the UK. This resource includes an online register of psychotherapists offering different talking treatments privately.

UK Safer Internet Centre

Tel: 0344 381 4772

Web: saferinternet.org.uk
Here, you can access tips, advice, and resources to help children and young people stay safe on the internet.

Victim Support

Tel: 0808 168 9111

Web: victimsupport.org.uk

This is a well-known emotional and practical support service for those affected by crime and traumatic events.

YoungMinds

Tel: 0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)

Text Crisis Line: 85258 (text YM)
Web: youngminds.org.uk

This is a well-known organisation, committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, and young people, including support for parents and carers.

 Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).

Are you an organisation/charity that offers a particular kind of support service? We’d love to hear from you and add you to our list! To submit your resource/service, email theroompsy@outlook.com