Mental Health Resources
It’s okay to ask for help.
These organisations can offer support in a range of crisis situations.
You are not alone.
Organisations are listed alphabetically, not by issue importance.
All underlined titles are links to organisation websites. Just click to open in a new tab.
Warning: some resource guides mention difficult issues including self-harm and suicide.
Support if you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol issues. Freephone: 0800 917 7650
A resource hub covering all aspects of mental health. Freephone: 0800 585 858 (5pm-midnight, 365 days)
Provides information and advice on drug use issues and support services local to you. Freephone 0300 123 6600 (24/7/365 days) or email frank@talktofrank.com
The leading UK provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling. Freephone 0808 8020 133 (24/7/365 days)
A mental health support database. You can search, by topic, for help local to you
Crisis resources such as the Urgent Help tool, as well as links to other services offering help with a range of mental health issues
Charity giving free and independent debt advice over the phone and online. Freephone 0808 808 400
An alliance of organisations in England that care about suicide prevention, take action to reduce suicide and self-harm, and support those bereaved or affected by suicide
Set up by parents who have lost a child to suicide, providing intervention training to help stop young people from taking their own lives.
Run by Refuge, offering support for women and children. Freephone: 0800 2000 247 (24/7)
The NHS operates local mental health helplines throughout the UK; use the link to find yours
The largest severe mental illness charity in the UK, offering scenario-based coping strategies and links to other useful services. Freephone 0808 801 0525 9.30am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Support for adult family members of physically or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans
Can be reached 24/7, 365 days a year. They won’t judge or tell you what to do, just listen to you. Freephone 116 123
The UK’s free, confidential, text message-based support service for anyone struggling to cope. Text ‘SHOUT‘ to 85258, 24 hours a day
Offers support to regulars and reserves in the Royal Navy, the Royal Marines, the British Army and the Royal Air Force and their families- including anyone who has completed National Service
An app-based suicide prevention resource for the UK, offering lots of information to help you stay safe
The Trust will help you find a local food bank if you’re struggling to afford life’s essentials