Here is a list of contact details for free mental health organisations to access for support if needed: –
If there is an immediate danger to life, dial 999
or go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TEAM
Contact the Gloucestershire Mental Health Crisis Team by:
Visiting www.ghc.nhs.uk/crisis; or calling 0800 169 0398
– This number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
SAMARITANS
Confidential crisis support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
https://www.samaritans.org
MIND INFOLINE
Practical information and advice on mental health issues, where to get help and what treatments are available.
0300 123 3393 (9.00 – 18.00, Mon – Fri – local rates apply)
C.A.L.M
Mental Health support for men aged 15 – 45, Campaign Against Living Miserably.
0800 58 58 58 (free helpline, 17.00 – 00.00)
www.thecalmzone.net
PAPYRUS
A charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35s) that offers confidential advice and support.
0800 068 4141 (free 24-hour helpline)
www.papyrus-uk.org
NO PANIC
A charity helping people who experience any kind of anxiety disorder, including panic attacks and OCD.
0300 772 9844 (free helpline, 10.00 – 22.00)
www.nopanic.org.uk
LGBT SWITCHBOARD
Confidential support, information and referral services for the LGBT+ community.
0300 330 0630 (local rates apply, 10.00 – 23.00)
www.switchboard.lgbt
RELATE
The UK’s largest provider of relationship support, offering free online counselling.
Counselling via web-chat, telephone or web-cam is available via their website:
www.relate.org.uk
HELPING SURVIVORS
Information and legal support for survivors of sexual harassment and assault.
https://helpingsurvivors.org
REFUGE
Providing help and information about domestic violence. They also run a number of safe houses for women and children escaping domestic violence.
0808 2000 247 (free 24-hour helpline)
www.refuge.org.uk
ASSOCIATION FOR POSTNATAL ILLNESS
Provides support for women experiencing postnatal depression – peer support via phone and email.
0207 386 0868 (free helpline, 10.00 – 14.00, Mon – Fri)
www.apni.org
BEAT
A charity supporting those affected by eating disorders.
0808 801 0677 (free helpline, 9.00 – 20.00 weekdays / 16.00 – 20.00 weekends)
www.b-eat.co.uk
CITIZENS ADVICE
Provides free independent information and advice on money, legal, consumer, housing and other problems.
03444 111 444
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
BEREAVEMENT ADVICE CENTRE
Supports and advises people after a death in England and Wales, including help with a wide range of practical issues.
0800 634 9494 (free helpline, 9.00 – 17.00, Mon – Fri)
www.bereavementadvice.org
S.O.B.S
Support for survivors of bereavement by suicide.
0300 111 5065 (free helpline, 9.00 – 21.00)
www.uksobs.org
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS
A free self-help group. Its ’12 step’ programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.
0300 999 1212 (free helpline, 10.00 – 00.00)
www.ukna.org
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
A free self-help group. Its ’12 step’ programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups.
0800 917 7650 (free 24-hour helpline)
www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
CHILDLINE
If you are a child or a young person you may want to speak to Childline.
Call free on 0800 11 11
https://www.childline.org.uk/
SHOUT
Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Text 85258
NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HELPLINE UK
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide. Our lines are open every day from 6 pm until midnight, offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to.
Call free: 0800 689 5652 Our helpline is open 6pm to midnight, 365 days a year.