Information and Support: Mental Health & Self-harm
If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues or self-harm, the following organisations may be able to help.
ChildLine
ChildLine is a free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk.
Phone: 0800 1111
Samaritans
Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provide a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Mind
Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics including types of mental health problems, self-harm, legislation and details of local help and support in England and Wales.
Phone: 0300 123 3393
YoungMinds
YoungMinds offers information, support and advice for children and young people on mental health, wellbeing, racism and self-harm.
YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: text YM to 85258.
Help for concerned parents of those under 25 is offered by phone.
Phone: 0808 802 5544
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness advice offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, living with mental illness, medication and care.
Phone: 0808 801 0525
SANE
SANE provides confidential emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness. It also provides a resource for anyone affected by suicide.
Phone: 0300 304 7000
The Mix
The Mix provide non-judgmental support and information for young people under 25 on a variety of issues including mental wellbeing, sex & relationships, bullying, exam stress, money, drugs and self-harm.
Webchat available.
If you’re aged 25 or under, and are experiencing a personal crisis, such as suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, you can text THEMIX to 85258.
WithYou
WithYou provides free and confidential support to adults and young people experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol, or their mental health. An online webchat service is available seven days a week
Meic
Meic provides bilingual information, advice and advocacy to children and young people up to the age of 25 in Wales.
Webchat is available via the website.
Phone/WhatsApp: 080880 23456 or Text to 84001
Inspire
Inspire provides support services including addiction and mental health across Northern Ireland.
Phone: 0808 189 0036
SAMH
SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) can provide general mental health information and signpost you to your local services.
Phone: 0344 800 0550
Community Advice & Listening Line
Community Advice & Listening Line offers emotional support and information on mental health and related matters to people in Wales.
Phone: 0800 132 737 (24/7) or text "help" to 81066
Combat Stress
Combat Stress provides a confidential mental health helpline for serving and ex-service men and women with PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders.
Phone: 0800 138 1619 (24/7)
PTSD Resolution
PTSD Resolution provides treatment to veterans and reservists to enable them to resolve the mental health problems associated with military trauma.
Phone: 0300 302 0551
Mental Health in the Farming Community
Please visit the dedicated Information and Support page for Mental Health in the Farming Community
Mental Health in the Music Industry
Please visit the dedicated Information and Support page for Mental Health in the Music Industry.
Other Sources of Information on Mental Health
These organisations may refer to other support services that the 成人快手 has not necessarily verified.
Information from the NHS on Mental health
Information from the NHS on self-harm
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation provides a guide to Mental Health problems, topical issues and treatment options via their website.
Bipolar UK
Bipolar UK supports individuals, their families and carers affected by bipolar, providing information and support groups.
Bipolar Scotland
Bipolar Scotland provides information, support and advice for people affected by bipolar disorder
LifeSIGNS
LifeSIGNS (Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support) is an online, user-led voluntary organisation, founded to create understanding about self-injury and provide information and support to people of all ages affected by self-injury
Related Information and Support
If you are having feelings of despair, organisations listed on our support page for Suicide/Feelings of despair may be able to help.
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