Useful contacts for PTSD

If you're experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), there are organisations that can help.

Mind's services

Mind's helplines give 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

Birth Trauma Association

birthtraumaassociation.org
Support for anyone affected by birth trauma, including partners.

Combat Stress

0800 1381 619
07537 173 683 (text)
[email protected]
combatstress.org.uk
Treatment and support for armed forces veterans who have mental health problems.

EMDR Association UK

emdrassociation.org.uk
Professional association of EMDR clinicians and researchers in the UK and Ireland. Provides lots of information about EMDR. Includes a search tool to find EMDR-accredited therapists.

Freedom from Torture

freedomfromtorture.org
Supports survivors of torture.

Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)

havoca.org
Information and support for adults who have experienced any type of childhood abuse. Run by survivors.

The National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)

0808 801 0331
napac.org.uk
[email protected]
Supports adult survivors of any form of childhood abuse. Offers a helpline and email support.

NHS UK

nhs.uk
Information about health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services in England.

NHS talking therapies self-referral

nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-nhs-talking-therapies-service
Information about local NHS therapy services for certain mental health problems. You can self-refer (England only) but you may need to be registered with a GP. In certain areas, you can self-refer without being registered with a GP.

PTSD Resolution

0300 302 0551
ptsdresolution.org
Helps veterans, reservists and their families with trauma and distress.

PTSD UK

ptsduk.org
Provides information about PTSD and complex PTSD, including different types of treatment, ways to help yourself and how to support someone with PTSD.

The Survivors Trust

0808 8010 818 (helpline for people aged 16+)
07860 022 956 (text)
thesurvivorstrust.org
Helpline and lists of local specialist services for survivors of sexual violence. Includes advocates and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs).

Victim Support

0808 168 9111
victimsupport.org.uk
Emotional and practical support, including 24/7 live chat service. For people affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales.

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