Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (Monday–Friday 9.30am–5.30pm)
anxietyuk.org.uk
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.
Big White Wall
bigwhitewall.com
Online community for adults experiencing emotional or psychological distress. You need a paid subscription or NHS referral to join, although it is free for people living in some areas.
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
01455 883 300
bacp.co.uk
Provides a directory of accredited therapists.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight daily) Webchat (5pm-midnight daily)
thecalmzone.net
Offers support for men who are feeling down or in crisis.
Cruse Bereavement Care
0808 808 1677
cruse.org.uk
Charity providing information and support after someone you know has died.
Depression UK
depressionuk.org
A self-help organisation made up of individuals and local groups.
Do-it
do-it.org
UK volunteering opportunities, including environment and conservation options.
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)
0808 801 0331 (Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm, Friday 10am-6pm)
napac.org.uk
A charity supporting adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Provides a support line and local support services.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
nice.org.uk
Information and clinical guidelines on treatments for depression.
NCT
0300 330 0700 (Support Line: 8am to midnight daily)
nct.org.uk
National charity for parents, providing information and support for all parents.
NHS
nhs.uk
Provides information on treatments for depression available through the NHS.
Papyrus HOPELineUK
0800 068 41 41 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm, bank holidays 2pm-5pm)
07786 209697 (text message service)
[email protected]
papyrus-uk.org
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them. Calls and texts are free from all providers and do not appear on bills.
Samaritans
116 123 (Freephone)
[email protected] samaritans.org
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
24-hour emotional support for anyone feeling down or struggling to cope.
Sane Support Forum
sane.org.uk
Mental health forum for discussion and mutual support.
United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
020 7014 9955
psychotherapy.org.uk
Provides a directory of accredited psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors.
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