Mind –

Mental health charity offering advice and support. 📞 Infoline: 0300 123 3393 (Mon-Fri, 9am–6pm)

Samaritans –

24/7 free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress. 📞 Call: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)

NHS Mental Health Services –

For help with referrals or urgent support. 📞 111 (non-emergency advice) or contact your GP

Rethink Mental Illness –

Support and advice for people living with mental illness. Advice Line: 0808 801 0525 (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4pm)

Shout –

Free, 24/7 crisis text line. 📱 Text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

Rape Crisis England & Wales –

Emotional and practical support for sexual violence survivors. 📞 Helpline: 0808 500 2222

Refuge –

Support for women experiencing domestic abuse. 📞 24/7 Helpline: 0808 2000 247

NAPAC

(National Association for People Abused in Childhood) 📞 Helpline: 0808 801 0331

Self Injury Support –

Support for women affected by self-injury. Helpline: 0808 800 8088 (Tues–Thurs, 7pm–9:30pm)

YoungMinds –

Supporting young people and their parents through mental health challenges. 📞 Parent Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Scope –

For disabled people and their families, including mental health guidance. 📞 Helpline: 0808 800 3333

Relate –

UK’s largest provider of relationship support (including couples, family, young people). 💬 Offers online counselling and free resources

Family Lives –

Emotional support and advice for families in crisis. 📞 Helpline: 0808 800 2222

The Mix –

Support for under 25s. 📞 Helpline: 0808 808 4994 📱 Text ‘THEMIX’ to 85258

Disability Rights UK –

Advocacy and resources including access to mental health care.

Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline -

📞 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm daily)

MindOut –

Mental health support run by and for LGBTQ+ people.

CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)

Support for men in crisis. 📞 Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily) 💬 Webchat also available

Men’s Health Forum –

Health and wellbeing resources for men.

NSPCC –

Support for children or those concerned about a child. 📞 Childline: 0800 1111 (for children) 📞 Helpline (adults): 0808 800 5000

Befrienders Worldwide –

Global emotional support helplines.

Lifeline Chat (USA) –

24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress. 📞 Dial 988 (USA only)

Carers UK –

Advice and support for carers. Helpline: 0808 808 7777 (Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm)

Mental Health America

BEAT –

UK’s eating disorder charity. 📞 Helpline: 0808 801 0677

Cruse Bereavement Support

📞 Helpline: 0808 808 1677

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

Helpline: 0300 111 5065

FRANK –

Friendly, confidential drug advice. 📞 Helpline: 0300 123 6600

GamCare –

Support for problem gambling. Helpline: 0808 8020 133

Combat Stress –

Mental health support for UK veterans. 📞 Helpline: 0800 138 1619

SSAFA –

The Armed Forces charity, with confidential mental health services. 📞 Forcesline: 0800 260 6767

Black Minds Matter UK –

Connecting Black individuals with free therapy by Black therapists.

Muslim Youth Helpline –

Culturally sensitive, confidential mental health support. 📞 Helpline: 0808 808 2008

Chinese Mental Health Association –

Support for people of Chinese origin in the UK.

BetterHelp –

Paid online therapy, but offers financial aid to some.

Counselling Directory –

Find registered therapists in the UK.

Hub of Hope –

UK-wide mental health service database.

Open Path Collective (Global) –

Low-cost counselling starting around $30/session.

Therapy for Black Girls –

Directory and podcast supporting Black women’s mental health.

Freedom Programme –

Support for those affected by domestic violence. Helpline: 01942 262 270