NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindAsian Family Counselling Service
Offers support groups with marital and family counselling to people from an Asian background.
Phone
020 8813 9714
Website
www.asianfamilycounselling.orgEACH Counselling and Support
Offers a counselling service for Black, Minority Ethnic and Refugee communities facing alcohol, drug, mental health and domestic violence concerns. The support includes one-to-one counselling, group and family therapy, advice and home detox.
Phone
020 8577 6059
020 8579 4529
Website
www.eachcounselling.org.ukThe Counselling Directory
This only lists professional registered counsellors and psychotherapists, you can use it to find one in your area.
Website
www.counselling-directory.org.ukDirectories of Mental Health resources – People First: Mental Health
Looking after your mental health – your mood and emotional wellbeing – is every bit as important as taking care of yourself physically. Keeping the mind active and having strategies to cope during difficult times in your life can help you to feel more positive and make good decisions for the future.
Mental health conditions are very common. One in four adults will experience some kind of mental health problem over the course of a year, and for some people they can be long-term or recurring problems.
If you are worried about your mental health, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. It’s important to take care of your mental health, and seek help and support just as you would for a physical health condition – whether that means going to see your GP, finding a support group, or trying some self-help strategies.
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www.peoplefirstinfo.org.ukGeneral Support – voluntary sector services – Hammersmith & Fulham Mind
MIND work to promote good mental health and seek to support and empower people to lead a full life as part of their local community. they can help with advice, advocacy, counselling, day and drop-in services, employment and housing issues and have volunteer opportunities.
Phone
0207 471 0580
Website
www.hfmind.org.ukSANE
This UK mental health charity works to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness. SANE runs a national, out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers, the help line is available every day of the year from 4:30pm to 10:30pm.
Phone
0300 304 7000
Website
www.sane.org.ukServices for children and young people – CAMHS
Hammersmith & Fulham child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) provides mental health assessment and treatment for children, young people (aged 0-18) and their families. They promote emotional wellbeing and offer talking therapies and medication, as well as advice, consultation and support to schools and other organisations that work with young people.
Phone
020 8483 1979
Website
www.westlondoncamhs.nhs.ukCounselling and Psychotherapy – Back on Track (IAPT)
This is a free NHS service. It is part of the government’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme (IAPT). They provide treatment for anxiety and depression, as well as a range of workshops for stress, poor sleep or emotional problems. Treatment is confidential and you can book to see them without needing to be referred by your GP.
Phone
0300 123 1156
Website
www.backontrack.nhs.ukAnorexia and Bulimia Care
This is a national UK eating disorders organisation. They provide on-going care, emotional support and practical guidance for anyone affected by eating disorders, those struggling personally and parents, families and friends. They also increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders through talks, training and campaigns for change.
Phone
03000 11 12 13
Website
www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.ukBeat
Provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders.
Phone
0808 801 0677
Youthline
0808 801 0711
Studentline
0808 801 0811
Website
www.beateatingdisorders.org.ukAnxiety, stress and not coping – The Big White Wall
This is a safe online community of people who are anxious, down or not coping who support and help each other by sharing what’s troubling them, guided by trained professionals.
Available 24/7, Big White Wall is completely anonymous so you can express yourself freely and openly. Professionally trained Wall Guides ensure the safety and anonymity of all members.
Website
www.bigwhitewall.comThe Silver Line
Operates a confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The specially-trained helpline team:
Offer information, friendship and advice
Link callers to local groups and services
Offer regular friendship calls
Protect and support older people who are suffering abuse and neglect
Phone
0800 470 8090
Website
www.thesilverline.org.ukHomeline
This is a free service from Bishop Creighton House for older, isolated people aged 60 plus, providing a telephone befriending service on a daily or weekly basis, visits from a volunteer for a social chat and help with practical tasks such as filling out forms and posting letters.
Homeline has a caseworker who can help out with other problems such as contacting medical and social services and putting you in touch with other support organisations, including projects. There are regular events for Homeline members, including visits to places of interest, lunches and coffee mornings.
Phone
020 7385 9689
Email
jwilson@creightonhouse.org
Website
www.creightonhouse.org/homelineTorture Victims – Freedom From Torture
This charity provides therapy and support to torture survivors living in the UK, and protects and promote torture survivors’ rights.
Phone
0207 697 7777
Website
www.freedomfromtorture.orgAdvocacy Service
This service works with adult mental health service users (aged 18 and over) within the community. This service provides independent advocacy according to your individual needs. The advocates work in partnership with you to access the information and support you need to speak up for yourself, or speak on your behalf in a variety of issues.
Website
www.voiceability.orgRichmond Fellowship
Employment and well being services for people with Mental Health problems.
Phone
03300 083 808
Website
www.richmondfellowship.org.ukBarons Court Project
Information and advice for people with Mental Health problems.
Phone
020 7603 5232
Website
www.baronscourtproject.org