Peer support

Explains what peer support is, what types there are, how it can help you and how to access it.

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Useful contacts

Mind's services

Mind's helplines provide information and support by phone and email.
Local Minds offer face-to-face services across England and Wales. These services include talking therapies, peer support and advocacy.
Side by Side is our supportive online community for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Other organisations

Action for Communities in Rural England (ACRE)

acre.org.uk
Support and guidance for people living in rural communities in England.

Age Cymru (Wales)

0300 303 44 98
ageuk.org.uk/cymru
Information and support for older people in Wales.

Age UK (England)

0800 678 1602
ageuk.org.uk
Information and support for older people.

Befriending Networks

befriending.co.uk
Information on befriending, including an online directory of UK befriending services.

Farming Community Network

03000 111 999
fcn.org.uk
Support on a range of issues for people in the farming community.

Hafal

hafal.org
Information and support for people affected by mental health problems in Wales.

National Survivor User Network (NSUN)

nsun.org.uk
Independent, service-user-led charity for people with experience of mental health issues. Provides information, networking opportunities and peer support.

Rethink Mental Illness

0808 801 0525
rethink.org
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.

Samaritans

116 123 (freephone)
[email protected]
Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS
samaritans.org

Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day).

Stonewall

08000 50 20 20
stonewall.org.uk
Information and advice for LGBT people on a range of issues.

Student Minds

0808 808 4994
studentminds.org.uk
Mental health charity that supports students. Runs Student Space, offering online information and helpline support delivered in partnership with The Mix.

Together UK

together-uk.org
Supports people with mental health problems, including through peer support.

Togetherall

togetherall.com
Online mental health community (formerly called Big White Wall). Free in some areas through your GP, employer or university.

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