Other Mental Health Services
If you’re in need of urgent care or medical attention, please telephone your GP, visit your local A&E department or call 999. Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines, charities and support groups can offer expert advice.
SHOUT
Text SHOUT to 85258 for mental health support in a crisis, available 24/7.
Heads Together
Help people feel comfortable with their own and their friends and family everyday mental health.
KOOTH
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people up to 19: chats, forums, and articles.
No Panic
Support for sufferers of panic attacks and OCD. Offers a course to help overcome your phobia/OCD.
Samaritans
Confidential support for those experiencing distress. 116 123 (free 24/7 helpline)
Narcotics Anonymous
Help and support for those suffering from drug addictions: peer support groups.
Mind Allies
Mental health support via SMS texts and free services through Whatsapp, Facebook group and iMessage.
Men's Minds Matter
Provides resources, help and informational advice to men suffering.
NHS Live Well
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your wellbeing.
NHS Healthy Minds
Find a NHS psychological therapies service (England) for IAPT or healthy minds referrals.
Bipolar UK
A charity helping people with manic depression or bipolar disorder. Runs peer support groups.
OCD Action
Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources.
SANE
Guidance for people affected by mental illness, their families and carers. SANEline, textcare, peer support forum.
Alzheimer's Society
Provides information on dementia, such as fact sheets and helplines.
Beat
Help and support with eating disorders. Resources and training online.
Self Help
A search directory for local mental health services to help those experiencing symptoms access treatment.
Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health.
The Mix
Essential support for under 25s with a crisis messenger and one-to-one chats. Has tools online.
CALM
The Campaign Against Living Miserably is leading a movement against suicide.
HeadsUpGuys
A resource for men against depression with tips, tools, and information about professional services.
Young Minds
Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Support, advice and information to children and adults when someone dies.
Mencap
Valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.
Rehab 4 Addiction
Offers a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments.
Back on Track
An NHS service which offers treatment, resources and information on mental health.
Get Self Help
Online database with CBT, DBT and other therapy resources including videos and MP3s.
On My Mind
Empowers young people to make informed choices about mental health support.
Men's Health Forum
An online community that provides support on men's health questions.
OCD UK
A charity run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments.
Refuge
Advice on dealing with domestic violence and help overcoming abuse. 24/7 freephone helpline.
Rape Crisis
Supports rape crisis centres across the UK and provides services to survivors.
Family Lives
Provide non-judgemental support and advice that all members of the family can access.
Mood Juice
Self help resources and therapy worksheets from NHS Scotland designed to aid emotional problems.
Time to Change
A mental health directory with self-help hotlines, sms services, help and advice.
Hub of Hope
Signposts mental health support and includes a “talk now” button, for users to be contacted directly.
Mental Health Foundation
Information and support on mental health problems or learning disabilities.
Papyrus
Young suicide prevention. Free HOPEline. Resources available on website.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Help and support for people suffering from alcohol addiction: peer support groups.
NSPCC
Charity for child abuse and child cruelty. Helplines for children and adults to report concerns available.'
Relate
Provider of relationship support for people of all ages, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Frazzled Cafe
Online peer to peer support platform for mental health sufferers to connect with others.
HeadsUP
HeadsUp is a campaign to help men recognise their mental health.
Anxiety UK
Charity providing support if you’ve been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Mind
Charity providing information and support with mental health, including peer support groups.
Rethink
Advice about mental health: peer support , online resources and 24/7 Stress Helpline.
Gamblers Anonymous
Help and support for people suffering from gambling addictions: peer support groups.
Victim Support
Peer support, advocacy and advice for victims of domestic abuse and legal system guidance. 24 hour helpline.
Mental Health UK
Mental Health UK supports people affected by mental health problems including friends, family and carers.
7 Cups
Online therapy and free counselling. 7 Cups connects you to caring listeners for free emotional support.