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Note: For details of regional crisis houses and sanctuaries, see our page on crisis houses.
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Anxiety UK
anxietyuk.org.uk
08444 775 774
Charity providing information and support for people experiencing anxiety disorders.
beat
adult helpline: 0845 634 1414
youthline: 0845 634 7650
b-eat.co.uk
Offers information on eating disorders and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at helpfinder.b-eat.co.uk
Big White Wall
bigwhitewall.com
Online community for adults experiencing emotional or psychological distress. It is free to use in many areas if you live in the UK, if you're a student, or if you have a referral from your GP.
Bipolar UK
bipolaruk.org.uk
020 7931 6480
Charity providing information and support for people experiencing bipolar disorder, and their friends and family, including a helpline and online community.
C.A.L.L. (Community Advice and Listening Line)
callhelpline.org.uk
0800 123 737
Provides listening services, information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem in Wales.
CALM (Campaign against living miserably)
thecalmzone.net
0800 58 58 58
Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide.
Carers UK
carersuk.org
0808 808 7777
Charity providing information and support for people caring for someone else, including someone with a mental health problem.
Cruse Bereavement Care
cruse.org.uk
0844 477 9400
Charity providing information and support after someone you know has died.
Elefriends
elefriends.org.uk
A supportive community which provides online peer support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Helplines Partnership
helplines.org
Directory of helplines available in the UK which you can search to find support suited to you.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk
Produces clinical guidelines on recommended treatments for different conditions.
Next Generation Text Service
ngts.org.uk
Provides a talk/type relay service for anyone who has difficultly hearing or being understood when speaking over the phone. The cost of making phone calls through this service depends on your telephone service provider.
NHS 111
call: 111
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in England.
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Non-emergency medical help and advice for people living in Wales.
NHS Choices
nhs.uk
Provides information on a wide range of health and social care topics. Provides an online search tool to find NHS services near you.
Nightline
nightline.ac.uk
Lists contact information for support and listening services run in universities and colleges across the UK.
No Panic
nopanic.org.uk
0844 967 4848
Provides a helpline, step-by-step programmes, and support for those with anxiety disorders.
OCD-UK
ocduk.org
0845 120 3778
A charity run by people with OCD who campaign and can help with local support group information
Papyrus HOPEline
papyrus-uk.org
0800 068 4141
Provides information and support for anyone under 35 who is struggling with suicidal feelings and self-harm.
Rethink Mental Illness
rethink.org
Charity providing information and support for people experiencing a mental health problem, including an online directory of local support services.
Samaritans
samaritans.org
116 123 (freephone)
jo@samaritans.org
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
Chris PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
24-hour emotional support for anyone struggling to cope.
SANE
sane.org.uk
0300 304 7000
Runs SANEline helpline offering practical information and support. Also runs an online an support community called Black Dog Tribe.
The Silver Line
helpline: 0800 4 70 80 90 (freephone)
thesilverline.org.uk
Provides support, information, advice and friendship to older people (over the age of 55) who may feel lonely or isolated. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Switchboard
switchboard.lgbt
0300 330 0630
LGBT+ helpline. Provides listening services, information and support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities across the country.
This information was published in September 2015. We will revise it in 2018.
