Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their Information & Support page provides useful information on different types of mental health problems, how to help someone else, every day tips, how to find support, therapies and medication, and legal rights.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am – 5pm Monday to Fridays)
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. They are a helpline available via telephone and email 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Email: jp@samaritans.org
Childline
Childline is a helpline for anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you.
Childline is free, confidential, and available any time, day or night.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Beat
An eating disorder helpline to help individuals to understand the illness, and support them to take positive steps towards recovery. They also support family and friends, equipping them with essential skills and advice, so they can help their loved ones recover whilst also looking after their own mental health.
Help for England
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Help for Scotland
Helpline: 0808 801 0432
Email: Scotlandhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Help for Wales
Helpline: 0808 801 0433
Email: Waleshelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Help for Northern Ireland
Helpline: 0808 801 0434
Email: NIhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
SAMH (Scotland)
SAMH is the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Operating in communities to provide a range of mental health support and services covering employability, homelessness, addictions, suicide prevention and mental health outreach. SAMH operates over 60 services in communities across Scotland.
For details of their local services get in touch via phone, available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Telephone: 0141 530 1000
Breathing Space (Scotland)
A confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16, feeling low, anxious or depressed. Their helpline is open Monday – Thursday 6pm to 2am & Friday 6pm – Monday 6am.
Telephone: 0800 83 85 87
C.A.L.L. Mental Health Helpline for Wales
Offers emotional support and information/literature on Mental Health and related matters to the people of Wales.
Anyone concerned about their own mental health or that of a relative or friend can access the service. C.A.L.L. Helpline offers a confidential listening and support service.Their free helpline is available 24/7.
Telephone: 0800 132 737
Lifeline (Northern Ireland)
Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair. No matter what your age or where you live in Northern Ireland, if you are or someone you know is in distress or despair, Lifeline counsellors are available free 24/7 via their telephone service.
Telephone: 0808 808 8000