Helplines

The future depends on what you do today.
*Mahatma Ghandi*

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If you require immediate psychological support contact the Samaritans free from any phone 116 123. If you feel in imminent danger contact the police immediately. Speak to your GP, they will offer diagnosis and referrals. Otherwise for counselling please contact me to book an appointment or for further details .

This information is to offer additional support and not a professional recommendation. Be aware these websites are external links and are offered in good faith and I cannot be held responsible for their subject matter. Be vigilant to keep your personal details secure.

Anxiety UK

Phone: 03444 775 774

Email: support@anxietyuk.org.uk

Website: www.anxietyuk.org.uk

Bipolar UK

Phone: 07591 375544

Email: info@bipolaruk.org

Website: www.bipolaruk.org.uk

CALM

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) against male suicide ideation

Phone: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm to midnight)

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Men's Health Forum

To improve the health of men and boys (support for men by text, chat and email)

Phone: 020 7922 7908

Website: www.menshealthforum.org.uk

Mental Health Foundation

Mental health problems or learning disabilities information.

Website: www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Mind

To empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Phone: 0300 123 3393

Website: www.mind.org.uk

NHS

Mental health apps NHS Apps library

No Panic

Panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder [OCD].

Youth Helpline: 0330 606 1174*

Helpline: 0844 967 4848*

*Everyday 10am-10pm. Calls Charged at 5p/m + access charge

Email: info@nopanic.org.uk

Website: www.nopanic.org.uk

OCD Action

Phone: 0845 390 6232 or 020 7253 2664

Calls are charged at a local rate from a standard BT land line; mobile phone charges may vary.

Email: support@ocdaction.org.uk

Website: www.ocdaction.org.uk

OCD UK

Phone: 03332 127890

Email: support@ocduk.org

Website: www.ocduk.org

PAPYRUS

Prevention of young suicide.

Phone: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 07860 039967

Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Rethink Mental Illness

Practical support and advice for people living with mental illness.

Phone: 0300 5000 927 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.rethink.org

Samaritans

Phone: 116 123 (FREE 24-hour helpline)

Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org

SANE

Phone: 0300 304 7000 (daily, 4.30pm to 10.30pm)

Email: support@sane.org.uk

Website: www.sane.org.uk/support

YoungMinds

Child and adolescent mental health.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Email: Parents Helpline using our contact form.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Abuse

Foundation for Women’s Health Research and Development (FORWARD)

Tackles female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage and related rights of girls and young women. Includes a helpline.

Phone: +44 (0)208 960 4000, extension 1 (Mon-Fri 9.30-5.30)
Mobile: +44 (0)7834 168 141
Email support@forwarduk.org.uk

Karma Nirvana

Confidential helpline providing emotional and practical support and advice for victims and survivors (male and female) of forced marriage and/or honour-based violence.

Phone: 0800 5999 247

Website: karmanirvana.org.uk Karma Nirvana