Samaritans
When life is difficult, Samaritans are here – day or night, 365 days a year. You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at jo@samaritans.org, or visit www.samaritans.org to find your nearest branch or more for more information.
Website – http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/contact-us – Mental Health Support and Helpline
Shout
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support via text message. We’re here for everything: anxiety, depression, suicide, school. Text Shout to 85258.
Website – https://giveusashout.org/ –
Text – 85258
Rethink
Rethink Mental Illness is a mental health charity offering a wide range of services, including frontline mental health support services for people experiencing mental illness or caring for people with mental health needs, support groups, online information, mental health training, corporate partnerships and much more. Our award winning Advice Service offers practical advice on many topics related to mental health, and publishes a large number of factsheets which are reliable sources of information.
Website – www.rethink.org
Phone – Advice Service 0800 801 0525
Mon-Fri 9.30am–4.00pm
Mind
Mind is a mental health charity offering both frontline services and online information. A–Z information about mental health and information and support can be found on their website.
Website – www.mind.org.uk
Info line – 0300 123 3393
Website – www.time-to-change.org.uk
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health and young people and empowering their parents and carers. Website has factsheets for young people, parents and professionals.
Website – www.youngminds.org.uk
Helpline – 0800 11 11 Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.00pm
YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support
Stiftung für psychische Gesundheit
Die Mental Health Foundation konzentriert sich hauptsächlich auf die Entwicklung von Strategien und Dienstleistungen sowie auf die Forschung. Ihre Website enthält Faktenblätter zur psychischen Gesundheit von A-Z.
Website - www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Zusammen Alles
Together All ist ein völlig anonymer Online-Raum, in dem Sie sich frei, aber sicher äußern können.
Website: www.togetherall.com
Thrive
Thrive LDN ist eine stadtweite Bewegung zur Verbesserung der psychischen Gesundheit und des Wohlbefindens aller Londoner. Thrive LDN wird vom Bürgermeister von London unterstützt und vom London Health Board geleitet.
Website - www.thriveldn.co.uk
ANXIETY
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK have support and resources they can offer for both people experiencing anxiety disorders and professionals working with people experiencing anxiety.
Website – www.anxietyuk.org.uk
Helpline – 03444 775 774
Text – 07537 416 905
Mon-Fri 9.30am–5.30pm
No Panic
No Panic helps people who experience panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders and other related anxiety disorders including those people who are trying to give up tranquillizers.
Website – www.nopanic.org.uk
Helpline – 0300 772 9844
Youthline – 0333 772 2644
7 days 10.00am–10.00pm
Stimmungsschwankungen
Unterstützung für Menschen mit Stimmungsproblemen.
Website - www.moodswings.org.uk
Helpline - 0161 832 3736
10.00-16.00 Uhr Mo-Fr
Andys Man Club
ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.
Website – https://andysmanclub.co.uk/
PSYCHOSIS
Das Stimmenkollektiv
The Voice Collective ist für junge Menschen, die Dinge sehen und hören, die andere Menschen nicht sehen. Die Website enthält persönliche Geschichten und Informationen, die helfen sollen, die Grundlagen ihrer Erfahrungen zu verstehen.
Website - www.voicecollective.co.uk
Stimmen hören - Hearing Voices
Informationen darüber, wie man mit dem Hören von Stimmen oder ungewöhnlichen Überzeugungen umgehen kann. Enthält Einzelheiten über lokale Gruppen und Selbsthilfenetzwerke.
Website - hearing-voices.org/
SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM
CALM
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is a health promotion charity with the aim of reducing male suicide in the UK. Website contains helpful information and ways to get involved. It also contains a webchat.
Website – www.thecalmzone.net
Helpline – 0800 58 58 58
5.00pm-midnight 7 days
Selfharm
Selfharm.co.uk offers information and support for young people impacted by self-harm. Website helps to eliminate myths and provides up-to-date information on how to stay safe.
Website – www.selfharm.co.uk
Papyrus
Site focused on preventing young suicide with dedicated sections on resources for young people and their friends.
Website – www.papyrus-uk.org
Hopeline UK – 0800 0684141
Mon-Fri 10.00am–10.00pm
YOUTH FOCUSED
ChildLine
ChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people.
Website users can play (games), explore (advice and information), talk (via phone, email, chat).
Website – www.childline.org.uk
Helpline – 08001111
Anytime
TheMix
TheMix is an online guide to life for young people. With articles, videos and real-life stories on everything from sex to drugs, to health and wellbeing.
Website – www.themix.org.uk
Helpline – 0808 808 4994
Tellmi
The Tellmi app allows you to talk anonymously about difficult things with other people of a similar age or experience. You can get help with your problems or use your experiences to help others. The app is a safe space where all posts and replies are checked before going live so there is no harassment, bullying or grooming.
Website – https://www.tellmi.help/
DROGEN UND ALKOHOL
Drinkaware
Drinkaware trägt dazu bei, aktuelle Informationen und Fakten über Alkohol und Alkoholkonsum zu verbreiten. Die Website enthält einen ausführlichen Abschnitt über Alkohol und psychische Gesundheit.
Website - www.drinkaware.co.uk
Auch Selbsteinschätzung des Alkoholkonsums.
Wir sind bei Ihnen
Bietet eine breite Palette von Informationsblättern zu Drogen- und Alkoholproblemen
Website - www.wearewithyou.org.uk
Sprich mit Frank
Webbasierte Informationen sowie ein E-Mail-Service und eine Beratungsstelle. Die Website enthält ein A-Z der Drogen und Ratschläge, was zu tun ist, wenn man sich Sorgen um einen Freund macht.
Website - www.talktofrank.com
Helpline - 0300 123 6600 24/7
GRIEF
At a Loss
Website – https://www.ataloss.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/coronavirus-pandemic
Winston’s Wish
We support grieving children and young people after the death of someone important.
Website – https://www.winstonswish.org/?fbclid=IwAR1Oq8yfvDQrMcZQT37uLYmDIpl9aTaYpLkDHD-SnS6YomQDAprxpjzCn1g
Phone – 08088020021
The Good Grief Trust
Website – https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org
Cruse Bereavement Care
Phone – 0808 808 1677
Website – https://www.cruse.org.uk/
Online Chat is available
LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Albert Kennedy Trust
The Albert Kennedy Trust supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are homeless or living in a hostile environment.
Website – www.akt.org.uk
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation provides advice, support and information for LGBT people via their helpline.
Phone – 0345 3 30 30 30
Website – lgbt.foundation
London Friend
A support group for LGBT mental health and wellbeing. They offer specific trans and intersex support.
Website – londonfriend.org.uk
MindOut
A LGBTQ+ dedicated mental health service.
Phone – 01273 234839
Website – mindout.org.uk
TransUnite
TransUnite is a great resource which can help you find your nearest trans support group.
Website – www.transunite.co.uk
Stonewall’s Information
Service Stonewall is a leading LGBTQ+ charity that provides a helpline for any LGBTQ+ person seeking support.
Website – www.stonewall.org.uk/
Galop
We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Phone Lines
Phone – 0800 999 5428
Website – https://galop.org.uk//
EATING DISORDER SUPPORT
SEED
Advice Line – 01482 421525
Website – https://seed.charity/
Beat Eating Disorders
England – 0808 801 0677
Scotland – 0808 801 0432
Wales – 0808 801 0433
Northern Ireland – 0808 801 0434
Open 365 days a year from 9am–8pm during the week, and 4pm–8pm on weekends and bank holidays.
Website – beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT
Rape Crisis England and Wales
The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is delivered by Rape Crisis England & Wales and also features online chat.
Phone – 0808 500 2222
Website – https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/
BIPOC SUPPORT
Black Minds Matter
a charity operating in the UK; connecting Black individuals and families with free mental health services by professional Black therapists to support their mental health.
Website – https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
BAATN
home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Website – https://www.baatn.org.uk//
Rainbow Noir
Home of the largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
Website – https://www.rainbownoirmcr.com//
GAMING ADDICTION
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders
We do not offer crisis interventions. We work jointly with mental health teams, aiming to provide a comprehensive package of care in collaboration with other professionals. In the event of a crisis, please contact your GP, CMHT, A&E or the Police if you feel at risk.
Website – https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/national-centre-gaming-disorders//