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All 'who they are' sections below in apostrophes are quoted from the service's website.
Almost all services have a lot of written information and advice on their websites regarding their support area.
Services may offer support that applies to multiple topics; so if in one topic you cannot find a service that offers the support you need, look at services in other topics.
What is it?
What is it?
This topic is for those who don't have a diagnosed mental health disorder, but are experiencing common mental health problems like anxiety and low mood.
Mental health:
is your overall psychological well-being. It includes how you feel, think, and act.
It also affects how you handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
Who they are:
❓ 'Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. CALM exists to change this - by offering life-saving services, provoking national conversation, and bringing people together to reject living miserably.'
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything.'
They only support:
They only support:
🧑 those aged 18 or under
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
🙌 support via sign language
💬 an online community
Who they are:
❓ 'Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help.
Get free, safe and anonymous support.'
They only support:
They only support:
🧑 those aged 25 or under
What they offer:
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
💬 an online community
Who they are:
❓ 'We’re Mind. We’re here to fight for mental health. For support, for respect, for you.'
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'We’re here, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
🙌 support via sign language
🏢 in-person support
Who they are:
❓ 'Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.'
What they offer:
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat, letter) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Established in 1973 in Sandwell, we have almost five decades of experience in providing mental health support to thousands of people across the UK.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
🙌 support via sign language
🏢 in-person support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'The Mix is the UK’s leading digital charity for under 25s, reaching over 6 million young people each year. Whatever issue a young person is facing, The Mix is always there for them – via our website, text, or social media.'
They only support:
They only support:
🧑 those aged 24 or under
What they offer:
What they offer:
📧 text-based (email, SMS, web chat, letter) support
💬 an online community
👨👩👦 events or support groups (online or in-person)
❗ Use your College email to register for Togetherall.
❗ Use your College email to register for Togetherall.
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'We offer a diverse and safe online community – a place where people can feel safe to share their feelings, support each other, and start to feel better.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
💬 an online community
What is it?
What is it?
This topic is for those who are diagnosed with a mental health or neurological disorder, such as autism, OCD or an eating disorder.
Mental health disorders:
are conditions that affects how you think, feel, and act, causing significant distress or difficulty functioning in daily life.
They include: mood disorders; anxiety disorders; personality disorders; eating disorders; trauma-related disorders; and psychotic disorders.
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'BigDeal is a place for young people to get information, advice and guidance about gambling.
We also help parents and professionals such as teachers, social workers and youth workers.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat, letter) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
💬 an online community
👨👩👦 events or support groups (online or in-person)
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has been the voice of dyslexic people since 1972.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with a learning disability, and their families and carers.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'No Panic is a registered charity that helps and supports those living with Panic Attacks, Phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders and other related anxiety disorders.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat, letter) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'For over 25 years OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
👨👩👦 events or support groups (online or in-person)
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'SANE is a leading UK charity providing emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
Who they are:
❓ 'Our mission [is to] focus on improving support and knowledge around self-injury.'
What they offer:
What they offer:
📞 a helpline (available 24/7)
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
What is it?
What is it?
Gender:
is a social construct that refers to the roles, behaviors, expressions, and identities that are considered appropriate for a particular sex.
It is influenced by cultural, societal, and personal beliefs and expectations.
Gender is different to biological sex which is almost always determined at birth as either male or female based on physical characteristics.
Who they are:
❓ Birmingham LGBT offer a number of emotional & sexual health support services & support groups for the LGBT+ community.
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
👨👩👦 events or support groups (online or in-person)
Who they are:
❓ 'We are a national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.'
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat) support
Who they are:
❓ 'Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey.'
What they offer:
📞 a helpline
📧 text-based (e.g. email, SMS, web chat, letter) support
Council Directories
Council Directories
In addition to all the support services listed below, your council can offer support and has details of a vast amount of local services.
Click here if you're unsure what your council is (you'll need your postcode).
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