help and SUPPORT for all
YOU ARE HERE
It can be quite daunting trying to find the right resource for certain mental health issues online. That is why we have created this guide, so that you can find the right information for YOU.
In the special help section below, find advice about everything from ADHD to Over 50s to Violence, Abuse and Rape
general help
MentalHealth.org.uk
Mental Health Foundation
How to Talk to Your Doctor about Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/gp-visit-guide
MIND
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9.00 am – 6 pm Mon – Fri) or text 86463.
Email: [email protected]
Side by Side (formerly Elefriends)
https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk
An online community, a place to be yourself, someone to talk to whenever, a safe and trusted place to be.
Rethink Mental Illness
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
(9.30 am – 4 pm Monday – Friday)
Email [email protected]
Mental Health UK supports people affected by mental health problems including friends, family and carers.
“Working across the UK, we bring together experts from four national mental health charities to improve understanding and provide vital care.”
SANE
Provides emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.
Together UK
Services in parts of the UK (not locally) but involved in research, peer support and advocacy.
Self Management UK
Support for people with long term medical conditions (mental and physical)
Time to Talk Facebook Group
A private group for people who want to talk or share their experiences of mental health and anxiety in confidence and in a supportive and respectful environment.
Clic
Mental Health UK has launched Clic, an online peer support service.
Free, friendly online community. Features an online forum allowing users to connect with others, chat about how they are feeling and hosts a wealth of information, advice, tools, tips and resources.
There are also Q&A live video with mental health experts.
Monitored 24 hours a day to ensure it is secure and confidential.
Health Talk
Experiences on film of people talking about their health conditions including mental health.
The Advocacy People
Independent advocacy support for mental health, NHS complaints, care and support, and children and young people.
Telephone: 0330 440 9000
Email: [email protected]
The Brain Charity
The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers.
Our A-Z of neurological conditions lists over a hundred individual conditions, with basic medical information about them and links to support groups.
Our A-Z of conditions includes information about Autism, Dementia, Fibromyalgia, and Migraine and Cluster Headaches, as well as many other neurological conditions.
“Every Mind Matters has lots of expert advice and practical tips to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing.”
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/
Overview, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment for different conditions. Includes some links and helpful videos.
Learn a new skill or hobby, express yourself through creative pastimes, move forward towards healing and wellness.
“We are passionate about wellbeing, self care, lived experience and collaborative working. Excited about what we do through sharing knowledge, communication and most importantly support one another’s values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviours.”
Specific Help
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Tel. 0800 9177 650
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Al-Anon
“…there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking”
Tel. 020 7403 0888
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Adfam
Support for families and carers of those abusing drugs or alcohol.
Tel. 020 3817 9410
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FRANK
“Honest information about drugs”
Helpline 0300 123 6600
Text 82111 and Live Chat (offline) 2 – 6pm 7 days a week or email [email protected]
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Narcotics Anonymous
Tel. 0300 999 1212
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National Gambling Helpline
0808 8020 133
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National Problem Gambling Clinic
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Alcohol Change
Factsheet on alcohol and relationships
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Counselling & Therapy for Addiction
The British Association of Anger Management
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For people committing domestic violence
Tel. 0808 802 4040
A confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
Anxiety UK
Text 0753741690,
Tel. 08444 775 774
Youth (13-20) 0330 606 1174
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Anxiety Alliance
National Autistic Society
Autism Helpline – 0808 800 4104
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Ambitious About Autism
www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
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Autistic UK
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Autscape Conference
A conference by and for autistic people once a year.
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The Curly Hair Project
https://thegirlwiththecurlyhair.co.uk/
“The Curly Hair Project is a social enterprise which supports people on the autistic spectrum and the people around them, founded by autistic author Alis Rowe. We use cool things like animated films, comic strips and diagrams to make our work interesting and easy to understand!”
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For parents and professionals
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Peer mentoring and support service for those with autism but without a learning disability aged 13+
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MIND SERVICES AND RESOURCE SHEET
BAME
A brilliant list of support services and resources developed by Mind to download here.
GYPSY, ROMA AND TRAVELLER
Traveller Movement
https://www.travellermovement.org.uk
0207 607 2002
Friends, Families & Travellers
https://www.gypsy-traveller.org
01273 234777
Roma Support Group
https://www.romasupportgroup.org.uk
0794 908 9778
One Call Away
Gypsy & Traveller Mental Health Support
Tel.077489 97617
LGBT Traveller Pride Advice and Support for LGBTQ+ Gypsies, Roma & Travellers
https://www.lgbttravellerpride.com
Tel. 07395 355 066
Travellers Advice Team
Legal advice and support if facing eviction.
https://www.communitylawpartnership.co.uk
0121 685 8677
CRUSE
Bereavement Counselling and more.
Tel. 0808 808 1677
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Child Death Helpline
http://childdeathhelpline.org.uk/
Tel. 0800 282986
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The Compassionate Friends
Supporting bereaved parents and their families.
Helpline 0345 123 2304
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SANDS (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society)
Tel. 020 7436 5881
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Griefchat
Includes online instant chat service, counselling.
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At a Loss
Helping the bereaved find support. Specialist help for men, young adults etc.
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Sue Ryder
Palliative, neurological and bereavement support.
Tel. 0808 164 4572
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Facing the Future
www.facingthefuturegroups.org/
A local group service for people bereaved by suicide run by Cruse Bereavement Care and Samaritans.
Helpline: 0844 477 9400 – Mon and Fri 9.30 – 5 pm, Tues, Wed, Thurs – 9.30 – 8 pm. Email: [email protected]
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Support After Suicide Partnership (SASP)
www.supportaftersuicide.org.uk
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Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
Telephone helpline 9 am – 9 pm 0300 111 5065 every day.
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If U Care Share Foundation
Supporting families affected by Suicide
Helpline 0191 3875661,
Free, confidential and 24/7 text service. Text IUCS to 85258
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National Suicide Prevention Alliance
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Suicide Bereavement UK
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The Loss Foundation
https://thelossfoundation.org/
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Covid Aid Charity
https://covidaidcharity.org/news-and-insights/covid-grief-bereavement-counselling-support
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The Rosie Crane Trust
Supporting bereaved parents.
https://www.rosiecranetrust.org/
Petals Charity
Provides specialist counselling for those who have experienced baby loss.
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Cot death 24 hour helpline
Tel. 0207 235 1721
Bipolar UK
Tel. 0333 323 3880
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Equilibrium – The Bipolar Foundation
International Bipolar Foundation
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Tractor Facts to save a life…from YANA https://yanahelp.org
T ell the person you’re worried about them.
R eaching out to someone in distress could save a life – listen in a non-judgemental way
A sking if they are thinking of suicide or ending their life is not easy, but if a person has a plan and the means to take their own life, they need urgent help.
C are – stay with them.
T ry to stay calm and supportive
O ffer to help them: to call their GP or Mental Health Professional, take them to A&E or contact the police.
R emove the means – drugs and medication, keys to chemical cupboards, drugs, knives, firearms….
Warning Signs – Suicide (thanks to YANA)
- Appearing ‘recovered’ after a period of depression.
- Feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
- A sense of hopelessness or no hope for the future.
- Social isolation or feeling alone
- Aggressive or irritable behaviour
- Dramatic changes in mood and behaviour
- Alcohol and drug misuse
- Possessing lethal means
- Feeling like a burden to others
- Frequently talking about death
- Giving things away
- Feelings of not belonging
- A history of self-harm
- Engaging in risky behaviours.
Not everyone who thinks about suicide will tell someone or give any indication at all of their intention. However, these are some warning signs that we can all look out for and ACT to save a life.
Supporting someone who is suicidal can be distressing. Be mindful of your own well-being – talk to someone you trust or contact one of the helplines in ‘Help and Support for All or ‘Local Help’.
Send a Text to Save a Life from SANE
“Send a Text Save a Life is a practical and powerful way for people to take action when they are concerned about the welfare of someone they know or care about. A text is a comforting reminder that a person is not alone – and it can prevent problems from escalating. Send a Text supports a central message of the Black Dog Campaign – encouraging people to seek help early rather than suffering alone in silence.”
My Family Our Needs
https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/
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Care Choices
https://www.carechoices.co.uk/
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Carers Trust
Offers practical help and assistance to carers. You can search on their website for local carers services in your area. Tel. 0300 772 9600
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Carers UK:
provides information and support for carers, including information about benefits.
Helpline 0808 808 7777
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Carers Direct
Help and support if you want to talk to someone about your caring role and the options available to you. Tel. 0300 123 1053, Textphone: 0300 123 1004
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Marie Curie
Offers information, advice and practical support to people living with any terminal illness and families. Tel. 0800 090 23 09
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Independent Age
Provides advice and information for older people, their families and carers. Tel. 0800 319 6789
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Revitalise
A UK wide charity providing short breaks and holidays (respite care) for disabled people and carers.
Tel. 0303 303 303 0145
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Carer’s Allowance Unit
www.gov.uk/carers-allowance-unit
For information on Carer’s Allowance and how to make a claim.
Tel. 0345 608 4321, Textphone 0345 604 5312
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Attendance Allowance helpline.
Tel. 0345 605 6055
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Care Quality Commission (CQC)
National independent regulator of all health and social care services in England.
Tel. 03000 61 61 61
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Parent Carer Foundation
https://parentcarefoundationorg.co.uk/about
Provides a central voice for Parents and Carers of children and adults of all ages with SEN/complex learning/medical needs/all kinds of disabilities and mental health issues.
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Age Space
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Not A Care in the World
are offering a free downloadable handbook on building resilience. Written by a carer themselves, it explores topics like self-care techniques, communications skills and creating a personal action plan for 2022.
Find out more and download the handbook on the Not A Care in the World website.
British Acupuncture Council – Find an acupuncturist.
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Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists
Ask your Physiotherapist about Acupuncture
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Therapy Directory
Search for Complementary Therapists in your area
If you do not have the means to pay for counselling then some charities may be able to help such as BaD Company – The Brave and Determined Company which is Shaftesbury based. See https://www.badco.uk/
Support available nationally.
email: [email protected]
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
01455 883300
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British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists
01455 88 3300
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The Counselling Directory
www.counselling-directory.org.uk
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Websites to help find the right therapy for you
https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-therapy
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/types-of-therapy
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Hypnotherapy Directory
www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.uk
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Nutritionist Resource
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk
Find a nutritionist
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Holistic Therapy Directory
http://www.therapy-directory.org.uk/
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NHS Practitioner Health
https://www.practitionerhealth.nhs.uk/support-services-access-to-therapy
Current range of support for all NHS staff.
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The Happiness Gap
https://www.thehappinessgap.co.uk
Intuitive happiness coaching
Wiltshire based and online too.
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Life Coach Directory
Dementia Connect
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/dementia-connect-support-line
Tel. 0333 150 3456
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National Dementia Helpline
Tel: 0300 222 1122
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Dementia UK
Call the Dementia Helpline for free on 0800 888 6678 or send an email to [email protected]
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Talking Point.
www.alzheimers.org.uk/talkingpoint
Alzheimer’s Society online forum. The largest virtual support group for anyone affected by dementia. Open all hours, it is a growing community of over 7,000 people and is a safe place for people to ask advice, share information and join in discussions. Anyone can browse the information online but register to join the groups and ask questions.
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Coronavirus Support
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/coronavirus
Depression UK
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Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
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The Blurt Foundation
“Increasing awareness and understanding of depression”
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)
Provides impartial advice, information and training on independent living.
Helpline 0300 999 0004, email: in[email protected],
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Living Life to the Full
https://llttf.com/reclaim-your-life/
Living with a long term condition.
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Disability Rights UK
A great range of factsheets on many aspects of living with a disability.
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Self Management UK
https://www.selfmanagementuk.org/
Helps people living with long term health conditions to live better lives.
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Disability Horizons
https://disabilityhorizons.com
News, information, advice and products to buy
Scope
Disability Equality Charity
Helpline 0808 800 3333
Chronic Pain
Pain UK
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The British Pain Society
https://www.britishpainsociety.org/
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Action on Pain
http://www.action-on-pain.co.uk/
Pain Line 0345 603 1593 email: [email protected].
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Pain Concern support, advice and online forums.
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My Live Well with Pain (Footsteps Festival)
https://my.livewellwithpain.co.uk/festival/explore-the-festival/
Lots of activities to get involved with online together with others with chronic pain.
British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association
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Macmillan Cancer Support
Find the physical, financial and emotional cancer support that’s right for you.
Support Line: 0808 808 00 00.
Online Community: www.community.macmillan.org.uk
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Cancer Research UK
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer
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Parkinson’s UK
Helpline 0808 800 0303. Text relay 18001 0808 800 0303.
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/helpline-and-parkinsons-advisers
PCaSO
Prostate Cancer Support organisation. 01202 580 436
Prostate Cancer Helpline
0800 0748383
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Mesothelioma Support
https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-support/
Booklet on Mesothelioma – lanierlawfirm.com/
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Asthma + Lung UK
Helpline 0300 2225800
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Arthritis Care
Helpline 0808 800 4050
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HEADSMART
Brain Tumours
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British Heart Foundation
Helpline 0300 330 3311
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Diabetes UK
Helpline 0345 123 2399
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RNID (Hearing Loss)
Deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss.
Contact free, confidential Information Line:
Telephone 0808 808 0123
Textphone 0808 808 9000
SMS 0780 000 0360 (standard text message rates apply)
Email [email protected]
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The British Tinnitus Association
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The IBS Network
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Stroke Association
Helpline 0303 3033 100
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MENCAP
Learning disability
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RNIB – Blind and Partially Sighted
Helpline 0303 123 9999
Library of over 60,000 items to borrow – audiobooks, braille and giant print as well as accessible music.
Calibre Audio Library
Subscription-free service of unabridged audiobooks.
Living Paintings
Charity who design, create and publish tactile books.
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Sepsis
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Snowball App
Information on disabled friendly places of business and what disabled facilities are available.
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
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First Person Plural
Beat Eating Disorders (Beat)
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Adult helpline: 0808 801 0677 [email protected]
Studentline: 0808 801 0811, [email protected]
Youthline: 0808 801 0711, [email protected]
Live 1-2-1 webchats are available
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TalkED (Anorexia & Bulimia Care)
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Overeaters Anonymous
0700 078 4985
Money Advice Service
Free and impartial advice about finances, 0800 138 7777
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Stepchange Debt Charity
Advice and live chat available.
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Benefits and Work
Help for a small fee and information online.
https://benefitsandwork.co.uk/about/who-we-are
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Skills for care
www.employingpersonalassistants.co.uk
Tel. 0113 245 1716
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Mental Health and Money Advice
www.mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org/en/
Breathing Space – help for those struggling whilst awaiting mental health treatment. Also see:
https://www.rethink.org/aboutus/what-we-do/mental-health-breathing-space/
email. [email protected]
Tel. 0808 801 0745
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National Debt Line
0808 808 4000
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Turn 2 Us
Information and financial support when times get tough.
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Money and Mental Health
https://www.moneyandmentalhealth.org/get-help/
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Christians Against Poverty
Help to get out of debt
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Advice Local
Money and Housing links
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Stop Loan Sharks
24/7 confidential helpline.
Tel. 0300 555 2222
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Financial Ombudsman Service
Tel. 0800 023 4567
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Shelter England
Emergency helpline 0808 800 4444
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Shaw Trust
Supporting people into the workplace and improving their health and wellbeing; helping vulnerable young people build life skills.
Call 0300 30 33 111
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Restore Support Network
A charity providing personalised one-to-one support for older people in prison prior to release, as well as for those with criminal convictions in the community who are over 50 years of age with physical, mental health or social care needs.
Main Helpline 0300 102 1032
Helpline for Veterans and older Seafarers: 0300 102 1032.
Urgent 24-hour Helpline: 07742377744
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Evenbreak Career Hive
Help in getting work if you are mental health problems and/or are disabled.
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Covid Aid Charity
General help on all sorts.
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AbilityNet
At-home Free computer/tablets/smartphone support to older people and disabled people of all ages. Freephone: 0800 269 545. Arrange a home visit with carefully selected and vetted ITCanHelp volunteers.
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Maximus
https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/our-services/employability
The Access to Work Mental Health Support Service, delivered on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, provides nine months of tailored mental health support to employees who are experiencing depression, anxiety or stress to help them stay in, or return to, the workplace, at no cost to the individual or employer.
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Be Scam Wise
Advice from Trading Standards South West on how to spot, avoid and report scams. www.tssw.org.uk/scamwise
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National Asbestos Helpline
http://www.nationalasbestos.co.uk
Freephone 0800 083 0411 [email protected]
You could be entitled to financial support.
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Organ Donation
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk
@NHSOrganDonor
Tel. 0300 303 2094,
Text relay 18001 0845 730 0106, Text chat SMS 07860 034 343
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South Western Ambulance Service
http://www.swast.nhs.uk/get-in-touch
Tel. 01392 261585
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Boots the Chemist Services
Malaria Prevention Service Travel Vaccinations & Health Advice Service
Find out more & book an appointment at www.boots.com/travelhealth
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Social Help
NAPS – National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome
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Online Menopause Centre
http://onlinemenopausecentre.com
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Women’s Health Concern
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Society for Endocrinology
https://www.yourhormones.info/
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Daisy Network
Premature onset menopause (POI)
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Endometriosis UK
Switchboard
https://switchboard.lgbt/about-us/
Support and helpline 0300 330 0630
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Stonewall
Find Information and support near you.
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Intercom Trust
Help and Support community help, information and support in the South West.
Tel. 0800 612 3010, text 07934 2517 29,
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LGBT Foundation
Galop
LGBT+ Anti Abuse Charity
Tel. 0300 999 5428
If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, we’re here for you. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.
Help for Employers and their employees
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Right Steps
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Articles to show what some employers have done:
https://www.bhliving.co.uk/2019/12/10/hall-woodhouse-mental-health/
OCD Action
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OCD UK
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Triumph Over Phobia (TOP UK)
OCD and Phobia Charity
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A Parent’s Guide to OCD
http://beyondocd.org/uploads/pdf/parents-guide.pdf
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Maternal OCD
The Silver Line
For those aged over 55 Tel. 0800 4708 090 – 24 hour a day helpline
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Reengage
Telephone befriending and more.
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Age UK Telephone Friendship
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/services/befriending-services/sign-up-for-telephone-befriending/
For over 60s
Young Minds
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/
Free parents’ helpline with trained advisors who can talk to you about any aspect of your child’s mental health. 0808 802 5544, Mon-Fri 9.30 am to 4 pm
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The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
Free resources and help for parents and professionals.
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Gingerbread
Charity supporting single parent families. Tel. 0808 8020925
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Missing People
Missing Persons Message Home
on 0800 700740, [email protected]
National Missing Persons Helpline: 116 000
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Salvation Army Family Tracing Service:
Tel. 020 7367 4747
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Prisoners’ Families
Offenders’ Families Helpline: 0808 808 2003
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Prison Advice
www.prisonadvice.org.uk/families-helpline
Prisoners’ Families Helpline 0808 808 3444
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Action for Children Parent Talk
https://parents.actionforchildren.org.uk/
“Ask your question in the chat box and one of our parenting coaches will reply as soon as they are free.
We’re here to talk to parents and carers: 12:00-19:30 Monday & Thursday, 09:30-16:30 Tuesday & Wednesday, 09:30-16:00 Friday. We can talk about anything that supports family life, caring for children or managing your own wellbeing. Some parents get in touch to chat about their day or talk about things they can’t tell anyone else. Remember, we’re hard to shock. Between us, we’ve seen and heard every kind of parenting question, concern or worry – nothing fazes us.”
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Family Lives
https://www.familylives.org.uk/how-we-can-help/confidential-helpline/
“Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). Tel. 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Helpline service is open 9am – 9pm, Monday to Friday and 10am – 3pm Saturday and Sunday.”
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Dad Info
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Contact
Support for families with disabled children.
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A Parent’s Guide to OCD
http://beyondocd.org/uploads/pdf/parents-guide.pdf
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Maternal OCD
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Acts Fast
Abused Children’s Trauma Support, Family Advice and Strategy Team (help for non-abusive parents, carers and their families)
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Minded for Families
https://mindedforfamilies.org.uk
For parents and carers, a free learning resource about the mental health of children, young people and older adults.
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Adfam
https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families
Help for families of those affected by drug or alcohol abuse.
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Grandparents Association
www.grandparents-association.or.uk
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National Family Mediation
Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMS)
Tel. 0300 4000 636
Offers high-quality family mediation and support services to all families affected by relationship breakdown, divorce or separation.
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NSPCC – A practical guide to parenting
http://resourcecentre.savethechildren.se/sites/default/files/documents/1360.pdf
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Parent Carer Foundation
https://parentcarefoundationorg.co.uk/about
Parent Carer Foundation provides a central voice for Parents and Carers of children and adults of all ages with SEN/complex learning/medical needs/all kinds of disabilities and mental health issues.
Maternal Mental Health Alliance
www.maternalmentalhealthalliance.org
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PANDAS Foundation
Supports people affected by pre and postnatal depression.
Helpline: 0843 28 98 401
Peer support community.
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Association for Post Natal Illness
Tel. 020 7386 0868
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APP – Action Postpartum Psychosis
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Birth Trauma Association
https://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/
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Tommys
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Parents 1st
https://parents1st.org.uk/the-difference-peer-support-can-make
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Rainbow Trust
https://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/parentsmatter
Supporting parents with a seriously ill child
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Mumsnet
https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/feeling_depressed and other mumsnet Talk pages.
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Bliss
For babies born premature or sick
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National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
https://www.nct.org.uk/ in particular:
Postnatal Help Line:
0300 330 0773
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Best Beginnings
https://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/
Simple, educational and interactive tools to support parents-to-be and new parents.
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Cry-sis
UK charity offering help and support to parents with babies who cry excessively or have sleeping problems.
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Nourish
https://www.thenourishapp.com/resources
A UK mental health and wellbeing app for mums. Created by a team of experts, the app provides a self-care toolkit and support team to give you instant moments of calm when you need it
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Perinatal Treatment
https://perinataltreatment.wordpress.com/parenting-resources-and-courses/
Free evidence-based mental health resources and courses website for new parents
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Healthier Together
https://what0-18.nhs.uk/popular-topics/mental-health/maternal-mental-health
Maternal mental health information
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Helping your baby
https://www.carryingmatters.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Build-a-happy-brain-dec-2019.pdf
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The Association for Infant Mental Health (AIMH)
https://aimh.uk/getting-to-know-your-baby/
AIMH have developed a set of video resources for parents with newborns and expectant parents to help them bond with their baby and foster emotional well-being. The videos include guides on understanding and responding to the cues your baby is giving you.
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Baby Massage Videos
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/baby-massage-videos
Short clips demonstrating how a baby can be soothed and relaxed through massage.
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Andy Mayers
Andy Mayers is a leading academic based at Bournemouth University in the field of Perinatal Mental Health. His very useful and informative website can be found here:
PTSD UK
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ASSIST Trauma Care
Offers support for people and families affected by a wide range of traumatic events. 01788 560800,
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EMDR Association
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a treatment for PTSD.
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PTSD Resolution
For armed services, veterans and families.
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Talking 2 Minds
The Priory Group
Provides private outpatient and inpatient treatment. The website has good information on conditions etc. too. Nearest inpatient hospitals are Southampton and Bristol.
Hearing Voices Network
For people who hear voices, see visions or have other unusual perceptions.
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Understanding Voices
https://understandingvoices.com/about/
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Intervoice
YANA: Help for those in farming who may be affected by stress and depression.
Provides fast track access to appropriate counselling, mental health first aid training and promotes a suicide prevention campaign TRACTOR FACTS (see urgent page).
Directory of other rural support organisations available to download.
Confidential Helpline: 0300 323 0400,
email: [email protected]
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The Addington Fund
Main aim is to provide homes for farming families who have to leave the industry, through no fault of their own, and by doing so will lose their home. Also might be able to assist with a grant towards certain business costs in times of emergency and where hardship prevails.
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The Farm Safety Foundation
Tackling the stigma around risk-taking and poor mental health, ensuring that farmers are resilient and equipped with smart strategies and specific skills to live well and farm well.
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The Gamekeepers’ Welfare Trust
www.thegamekeeperswelfaretrust.com
Helpline 0300 123 3088. Office 01677 470180
Helpline with information and support on a wide variety of issues. Financial help in times of hardship and educational grants for young people.
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The Maytree Centre
A Suicide Respite Centre – in London, but available to all. Supporting people in suicidal crisis in a non-medical setting. Provides a stay in a safe and confidential space.
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Cornish Mutual
www.cornishmutual.co.uk/rural-life/health-wellbeing/
Directory of organisations who can help.
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The Prince’s Countryside Fund
Workshops and bespoke sessions providing free business skills training to family farms
Emergency Funding
National Rural Mental Health Forum
The Agricultural Chaplains Association
http://www.agrichaplains.org.uk
Seek to serve people of all faiths or none. Through national membership share good practice, provide mutal support, initiate relevant training.
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Tailored financial support, practical care and guidance to farmers, farmworkers and their dependents.
The Farming Community Network
Practical and pastoral support to farmers and farming families through difficult times. Find regional groups via website.
Perennial
Free and confidential advice, support and financial assistance to people working in, or retired from, horticulture.
Gay Farmer
Confidential support for gay farmers and their families.
Grassroots Suicide Prevention
http://www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
Please look at the main, general organisations at the top, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Hearing Voices tabs for information about this.
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For instance:
Rethink
A great factsheet to download from here.
Living with Schizophrenia
www.livingwithschizophreniauk.org
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Also general organisations, particularly Rethink
Self Injury Support
https://www.selfinjurysupport.org.uk/
TESS service offers emotional listening support for women and girls affected by self injury and a space where you can explore what is going on for you alongside a trained female volunteer with knowledge of self injury.
Open 7 pm – 9.30 pm, Tuesday – Thursday.
Text 07537 432 444, email [email protected] or start a webchat.
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National Self Harm Network Forum
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Harmless
Self harm and suicide support, advice and information.
Jewish Association for Mental Illness
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Muslim Women’s Helpline
Webchat 10-4 M-F, text 07415 206 936
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Premier Lifeline (Christian)
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Neal’s Yard Holidays
Online
https://www.nealsyardholidays.com/
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Mellulah Yoga and Spirit
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Chill Out Retreats
https://www.chilloutretreats.com/uk-retreats
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Dorset Mindfulness Centre
In Bournemouth but some services online.
http://www.dorset-mindfulness.co.uk
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Hartridge Buddhist Monastery
Near Honiton, Devon. Although the monastery is primarily a place of monastic training for monks, visitors and guests are also welcome, to share the lifestyle of the community. Accommodation for 4-5 guests.
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Queen of Retreats – Sharpham Trust
https://queenofretreats.com/retreats/the-sharpham-trust-england/
The charity runs a variety of mindfulness and meditation retreats throughout the year in Devon. The retreats are aimed at people with a range of meditation experience. Secular retreats in a gorgeous Palladian mansion, nature retreats under canvas in woodland or Buddhist retreats at The Barn.
There are many more – Google “Spiritual retreats Dorset” or insert a county of choice. The cost will vary a great deal so look at that first if it is a concern.
For more Yoga, massage, Tai Chi Qi-Gong, Mindfulness and meditation look at the “Clubs and Organisations” PDF at the foot of this page and keep an eye on the news pages.
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Mindfulness UK Virtual Wellbeing Service
Mindfulness and compassion courses online (Browser or on Zoom)
Live mindfulness and fitness sessions.
Voluntary donations to NHS/Mat Unit, Tibet
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Curvy Girl Yoga
https://curvygirlyoga.co.uk – in Bristol but also on Zoom
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Stress Management Society
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NHS Help and Support
Try our 6 tips to help you be happier
NHS tips on helping you to be happier, more in control and able to cope.
Man About a Dog (MaaD)
For Survivors of a suicide attempt
They provide peer support based on the message that suicidal thoughts and attempts should not be hidden away or feared. Speak about your thoughts and attempts. All MaaD workers have survived a suicide attempt and still experience thoughts of wanting to kill themselves. Survivors; surviving surviving. Read about their own stories and find out more about Albert the Dog!
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Stamp out Suicide
Counselling available
Veterans UK – Government Contact Us Webpage
http://www.gov.uk/guidance/veterans-uk-contact-us
Veterans Helpline
The Ministry of Defence’s Veterans UK helpline provides assistance on many issues including benefits, housing and welfare.
Veterans UK helpline
Veterans UK
Ministry of Defence
Norcross
Thornton Cleveleys
FY5 3WP
Email: [email protected]
Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18
Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043
Normal Service 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday
When the helpline is closed, callers in need of immediate emotional support will be given the option to be routed to The Samaritans 24 hour helpline.
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SSAFA
0800 260 6767
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Combat Stress
https://www.combatstress.org.uk/
Helpline: 0800 138 1619, 24 hours a day
Help with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues.
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The PTSD Project UK
https://www.facebook.com/ukPTSD/
Veterans in Crisis Line 0300 365 0333, 10 am until Midnight, 7 days a week
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Veterans Gateway
24/7 contact for all welfare needs. From healthcare and housing to employability.
Tel. 0808 802 1212
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PTSD Resolution
Help and support for veterans, reservists, families.
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NHS
https://www.england.nhs.uk/commissioning/armed-forces/mental-health-support-for-veterans/
Op Courage:
Op COURAGE can help you and your family with a range of support and treatment
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HeadFIT
Developed in partnership with The Royal Foundation’s Heads Together campaign, the Ministry of Defence and King’s College London.
It is an online platform which provides the military with 24/7 access to self-help tools to help them manage the stresses of everyday life.
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The Royal British Legion
https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/physical-and-mental-wellbeing
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Help for Heroes
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Restore Support Network
https://www.restoresupportnetwork.org.uk/
For those older people with criminal convictions, in the community or in prison prior to release.
Helpline for Veterans and older Seafarers – 0300 102 1032.
Urgent 24 hour helpline 07742377744
Safe Lives
https://safelives.org.uk/news-views/domestic-abuse-and-covid-19
Includes information on staying safe from domestic violence and abuse during COVID-19.
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Refuge
Free 24/7 helpline
0808 2000 247
and a lot more help.
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National Centre for Domestic Violence
Specialises in getting emergency injunctions.
24 hour Helpline:
0800 970 2070
Text “NCDV” to 60777, email [email protected]
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Mankind
For Men experiencing domestic abuse
www.mankind.org.uk Helpline for men suffering domestic violence:
Tel. 01823 334244
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Respect Men’s Advice Line
http://www.mensadviceline.org.uk/: 0808 801 0327 – Confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
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Rape Crisis
Tel. 0808 802 9999
Or Live Chat service
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Stop Hate UK
One of the leading national organisations working to challenge all forms of Hate Crime and Discrimination.
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Action on Elder Abuse – The National Careline
https://www.thenationalcareline.org/
Tel. 08088 088 141
Mon – Fri 9am – 5 pm
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Mosac
Free national helpline for non-abusing parents and carers.
Tel. 0800 980 1958
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Victim Support
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Napac
Help for people abused in childhood.
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One in Four
Supporting survivors of child sexual abuse and trauma.
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Respond
For people with learning disabilities and/or autism who have experienced trauma.
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Survivors UK
Men overcoming sexual violence (man, boy or non-binary)
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Into the Light
Sexual Abuse support
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CIS’ters
“Surviving rape and sexual abuse”
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The Survivors Trust
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/
Helpline 08088 010818
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Karma Nirvana
Honour Based Violence (HBV)
Tel. 0800 5999247
Supporting men and women who are being pressured to get married against their will, fear bringing shame or dishonour to their family or are concerned about being disowned.
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Galop
For people who have experienced LGBT+ abuse and violence
Several Helplines
We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system.
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Suzy Lamplugh Trust
http://www.stalkinghelpline.org/:
National Stalking Helpline:
0808 802 0300
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Respect
https://respectphoneline.org.uk/
For people COMMITTING domestic violence
Tel. 0808 802 4040
A confidential and anonymous helpline for anyone concerned about their violence and/or abuse towards a partner or ex-partner.
