Listed here are organisations related to mental health or other issues which you may need support with. Some organisations may have aspects of their service which is location specific but all listed here should have some information and resources accessible to all. For more regional organisations and services see here. (tbc)
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This list is under construction – If you would like to recommend a resource for inclusion please email sarahlongmhfauk@gmail.com
Mental Health Organisations (Not specific to one diagnosis or set of issues)
Mental Health First Aid England – Social Enterprise offering expert guidance and training to support mental health in the workplace and beyond. (Sarah Long Mental Health & Wellbeing delivers MHFA England accredited training.)
Mind – The Mental Health Charity.
Providing advice and support, empowering anyone with a mental health problem. Campaigning for awareness, understanding and service improvements
Rethink Mental Illness
Providing advice, information and services for people with mental illness, their carers, family and friends
The Mix
Information & support for under 25s –
helpline, email, crisis messenger, one to one chat and counselling services.
Young Minds
Leading charity for children’s and young people’s mental health. Training, resources and information.
Diagnosis / Issue / Community Specific Organisations
Animals
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service
Pet Bereavement Support Services – Helpline, email, webchat – aiming to support those grieving for a pet or facing loss, so no one goes through it alone.
Cats Protection – Paws to Listen Grief Support Service
Free Confidential Support line for people experiencing pet-related grief.
0800 024 94 94 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
EASE Animals – Pet Loss Support
Literature / Podcasts to support people grieving the loss of a companion animal.
Friends at the End – British Horse Society
Support and information for people facing the end of their Horse’s life.
Living with Pet Bereavement
Services & Information to support people experiencing pet bereavement including free telephone support calls.
Anxiety
Anxiety UK
Support for people with anxiety, stress, anxiety based depression and phobias
Bereavement
Bereaved through Alcohol and Drugs (BEAD)
Information, support and hope for people who have lost a loved one through alcohol or drugs
Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Service
Pet Bereavement Support Services – Helpline, email, webchat – aiming to support those grieving for a pet or facing loss, so no one goes through it alone.
Child Bereavement
Supporting children, parents and families when a child grieves or when a child dies
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Cruse
Bereavement support, information and campaigning
Helpline 0808 808 1677
The Good Grief Trust
Support for the bereaved, by the bereaved
Sudden
Providing support for people who experience sudden bereavement – from medical reasons (eg. covid-19), injury or suicide – Sudden Bereavement Helpline 0800 2600 400
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar UK
Empowering people affected by Bipolar Disorder through peer support, information and resources
Black People (Services for)
Black Minds Matter
Black Minds Matter’s mission is to connect Black individuals and families with free mental health services — by professional Black therapists to support their mental health.
Black, African and Asian Therapy Network (BAATN)
Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK
RAINBOW NOIR is a volunteer led social, peer support and community action group, which celebrates and platforms people of colour who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and/or Intersex (LGBTQI).
They exist to provide a voice for LGBTQI people of colour in Greater Manchester and the North West.
Chinese People (Services for)
Chinese Mental Health Association
Counselling services for Chinese People in London
Domestic Abuse / Domestic Violence
Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)
Supporting young LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments
Mankind Initiative
Helping men escape domestic abuse.
Helpline 10am-4pm: 01823 334244
Refuge
Charity offering information and support and aiming to end domestic abuse against women and children
24 Hour helpline: 0808 2000 247
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Website
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Women’s Aid
Information and support
National Charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children.
Eating Disorders
Beat Eating Disorders
Information & support for people with eating disorders & their family & friends.
Helpline: 0800 801 0677 9-8 weekdays,
4-8 weekends & bank holidays
Gender Identity
Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)
Supporting young LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments
LGBT Foundation
National Charity offering advice, support and information services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Communities
0345 3 30 30 30
helpline@lgbt.foundation
Mindout – LGBTQ Mental Health Service
Information, Services and Online Support
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
0300 330 0630 10am – 10pm
chris@switchboard.lgbt
Online chat from 7pm
Helplines
Samaritans
Non Judgemental Listening service
116 123
jo@samaritans.org
Sudden
Providing support for people who experience sudden bereavement – from medical reasons (eg. covid-19), injury or suicide – Sudden Bereavement Helpline 0800 2600 400
Homelessness
Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)
Supporting young LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments
Islam / Muslim People
IMAAN – The UK’s Leading LGBTQ Muslim Charity
The Leading LGBTQI Muslim Charity in the UK, support meetings and faith activities for those who identify as LGBTI or are questioning.
https://www.facebook.com/imaanlgbtq/
https://twitter.com/ImaanLGBTQ
LGBTQ+
Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT)
Supporting young LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness or living in hostile environments
Mindout – LGBTQ Mental Health Service
Information, Services and Online Support
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
0300 330 0630 10am – 10pm
chris@switchboard.lgbt
Online chat from 7pm
Listening Services
Samaritans
Non Judgemental Listening service
116 123
jo@samaritans.org
Self Harm
Battle Scars
Support and resources on self harm.
Survivor led peer support & family discussion groups – training and outreach in Leeds & Wakefield areas
Harmless
Support, information training and consultancy for people who self harm, their family, friends, professionals and those at risk of suicide.
LifeSIGNS
Information and support relating to self injury
National Self Harm Network
Support and information for individuals who self harm and their family and carers. Online 24/7 support forum.
Self Injury Support Ltd
Training, information & resources on self injury and support for women and girls.
Sexuality
Mindout – LGBTQ Mental Health Service
Information, Services and Online Support
The Proud Trust
Supporting LGBTQ+ young people
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
A safe space for anyone to discuss anything, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional wellbeing.
0300 330 0630 10am – 10pm
chris@switchboard.lgbt
Online chat from 7pm
Stonewall
Information and support for LGBT communities and their allies. Contact Stonewall’s Information Service Freephone 0800 0502020 Lines Open 9.30-4.30 Mon-Fri.
Suicide
Papyrus
Support, training and campaigning to reduce youth suicide.
Hopeline – for under 35s
0800 068 41 41
Samaritans
Non Judgemental Listening service
116 123
jo@samaritans.org
Sudden
Providing support for people who experience sudden bereavement – from medical reasons (eg. covid-19), injury or suicide – Sudden Bereavement Helpline 0800 2600 400
Support after Suicide
Information and support for those bereaved by suicide
Support Lines
Papyrus
Support, training and campaigning to reduce youth suicide.
Hopeline – for under 35s
0800 068 41 41
Samaritans
Non Judgemental Listening service
116 123
jo@samaritans.org
Young People
Papyrus
Support, training and campaigning to reduce youth suicide.
Hopeline – for under 35s
0800 068 41 41
Other Useful Resources