This is page one of our mental health resources, including service descriptions, contact details, and website links.
Simply scroll down to view the resources, use the buttons below to quickly find the support you need, or go to page two (under construction) for more options.
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, you should get immediate expert advice and assessment.
NHS information and support for your mental health.
NHS resource for MH support for your local area.
There is always HOPE – find the support that’s right for you.
Links to everything available in your area.
Mental health crisis services are available - how they can help and when to access them.
How you can plan for a crisis.
If you're feeling in crisis right now, see Mind's emergency advice.
A free text messaging service which provides 24/7 support for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.
Connecting people to trained volunteers who provide help at a time it is most needed.
Text: 85258
NHS Digital - Data are the statutory custodian for health and care data for England, serving stakeholders across the UK.
They enable the health and social care system to make best use of its data to improve healthcare outcomes, efficiency of services and the impact of research, while safeguarding the privacy of the people whose data they hold.
World Health Organization (WHO) provides global guidance, data, and research on mental health.
They offer resources on mental health disorders, prevention, treatment, and wellbeing, as well as international statistics and policy guidance to help governments and organisations improve mental health outcomes worldwide.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) provides national mental health data, research, and statistical reports on topics such as suicide, depression, wellbeing, and inequalities across different population groups.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen.
They won’t judge or tell you what to do.
Call them any time, day or night: 116 123
Prevention of male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
In 2015 75% of all suicides were male.
0800 585858
Support, signposting and a 20 minute suicide prevention training video.
Provides information, training and support and speaks openly about suicide and can help young people with suicidal thoughts.
0800 068 4141
Suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in a crisis.
You can use it if you are having thoughts of suicide or if you are concerned about someone else who may be considering suicide.
Links you directly to local and national crisis resources.
Suicide prevention.
Creating spaces in our community for life saving conversations about suicide.
Compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being and thoughts of suicide.
0800 689 5652
(Lines open from 6pm to 3:30am, every day)
Prevention of male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.
In 2015 75% of all suicides were male.
0800 585858
A resource for survivors of bereavement by suicide.
Overcoming the isolation of people bereaved by suicide.
For children and young people under 19. The number will not show on your phone. A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Phone, email or 1-2-1 counsellor chat.
0800 1111
(Available any time, day or night.)
Depression and suicide – "Check in on those around you" video.
Norwich City Football Club in collaboration with Samaritans.
Brighton & Hove Albion "Kick off the conversation" video.
Together Against Suicide with Samaritans & Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur "To Talk Is To Do" video.
Together Against Suicide with Samaritans & Premier League.
"This Could Be Why You Are Depressed Or Anxious" - TED Talk by Johann Hari.
In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world - as well as some exciting emerging solutions.
"I had a black dog, his name was depression" video.
In collaboration with WHO to mark World Mental Health Day, writer and illustrator Matthew Johnstone tells the story of overcoming the "black dog of depression".
There is always HOPE – find the support that’s right for you.
Links to everything available in your area.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen.
They won’t judge or tell you what to do.
Call them any time, day or night: 116 123
If you are a student – see what your university or college can offer.
Student listening service run by students for students
If you're experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else, you can call (4.30pm–10.30pm every day).
0300 304 700
Wealth of NHS resources covering all aspects of mental health in pregnancy.
Mental health before, during and after pregnancy.
Postnatal depression and perinatal mental health.
Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance.
Useful questions to take with you to your GP or midwife.
Bereavement care.
Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
Helping you help yourself.
03444 775 774
(Lines open 24/7)
Most of us feel anxious at some point in our lives. But sometimes anxiety can affect us so much that it becomes a mental health problem.
MIND are here to help you understand what you're going through.
An evidenced-based app to help young people manage their emotions and reduce urges to self-harm.
It includes a mood diary, a toolbox of evidence-based techniques to reduce distress and automatic routing to emergency numbers if urges to harm continue.
Concerns about a child who is self harming.
If you need someone to talk to, Samaritans listen.
They won’t judge or tell you what to do.
Call them any time, day or night: 116 123
Beat are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, their mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.
Support for those waiting for treatment.
0808 801 0677 – adults
0808 801 0711 – under 18s
NHS Overview - Anorexia nervosa.