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 – 741741

 
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
Legal Advice line – 0300 466 6463

 
Time to change
Time to change is a joint project between Rethink Mental Illness and Mind with the aim to challenge stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health. Website contains useful facts and stats, factsheets and ways to get involved.

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

 
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Foundation focus mainly on policy and service development and research. Their website contains A-Z mental health fact sheets.

Website – www.mentalhealth.org.uk

 
Together All
Together All is a completely anonymous online space to express yourself freely but safely.

Website – www.togetherall.com

 
Thrive
Thrive LDN is a citywide movement to improve the mental health and wellbeing of all Londoners. Thrive LDN is supported by the Mayor of London and led by the London Health Board.

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
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 – 0330 606 1174
7 days 10.00am–10.00pm

Moodswings
Support for people experiencing mood problems.

Website – www.moodswings.org.uk
Helpline – 0161 832 3736
10.00am–4.00pm Mon–Fri

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

 
The Voice Collective
The Voice Collective is for young people who see and hear things that other people don’t. Website has personal stories and information to help understand the basics surrounding their experience.

Website – www.voicecollective.co.uk

 
Hearing Voices
Information about ways to manage hearing voices or unusual beliefs. Includes details of local groups and self-help networks.

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.

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/

DRUG AND ALCOHOL

 
Drinkaware
Drinkaware helps to promote up-to-date information and facts about alcohol and drinking. Website has a detailed section about alcohol and mental health.

Website – www.drinkaware.co.uk
Also drinking self assessment.

 
We Are With You
Provides a wide range of information sheets on both drug and alcohol issues

Website – www.wearewithyou.org.uk

 
Talk To Frank
Web-based information as well as an email service and helpline. Website contains A-Z of drugs and advice on what to do if you are worried about a friend.

Website – www.talktofrank.com
Helpline – 0300 123 6600 24/7

GRIEF

 
Sudden Bereavement Helpline UK
Phone – 0800 2600 400
Website – https://sudden.org/covid-19-bereavement/

National Bereavement Partnership
Website – https://www.nationalbereavementpartnership.org/
Phone – 0800 448 0800

At a Loss
Website – https://www.ataloss.org/Pages/FAQs/Category/coronavirus-pandemic

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.
Phone – 0300 330 0630 – 10:00am – 10:00pm
Website – www.stonewall.org.uk/

Galop
We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Phone Lines
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Helpline 0800 999 5428
Conversion Therapy Helpline 0800 130 3335
LGBT+ Hate Crime Helpline 020 7704 2040
Website – https://galop.org.uk//

EATING DISORDER SUPPORT

 
SEED
Advice Line – (01482) 718130
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//

United States of America – MHA Crisis Counselor/Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone 1-800-273-TALK(8255) Or Text MHA to 741741

 
National Mental Health Hotline
A website full of mental health resources and hotlines around America.
Website – https://mentalhealthhotline.org/
Phone – 866-903-3787

 
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis.
Website – https://www.crisistextline.org/ – Mental Health Resources and Helplines
Text – Text HOME to 741741

 
JED Mental Health helplines and resources
Website – https://www.jedfoundation.org/mental-health-resource-center/ – Mental Health Resources and Helplines
Phone numbers – 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

 
Games and Online Harassment Hotline
Website – https://gameshotline.org/
TEXT “SUPPORT” to 23368 to get started.
The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline.
They are open 4pm – 7pm (Pacific) every Monday – Friday. USA only.

Grief Share
Website – https://www.griefshare.org/contact
Phone – (800) 395 5755

LGBTQ+ RESOURCES
Trevor Project
A charity providing dedicated support to LGBTQ+ under 25’s.
Phone – 1-866-488-7386 – 24/7/365
Website – https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

 
Trans Lifeline
Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. Run by and for trans people.
Website – translifeline.org
Phone – 877-565-8860 (US) 877-330-6366 (Canada)

 

SEXUAL ABUSE SUPPORT

 
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. 24/7
Phone – 800.656.4673
Website – https://www.rainn.org/

 
Victim Connect Resource Center
The Victim Connect Resource Center is one of several national hotlines that are dedicated to helping victims understand their rights and options, and make the choices that will best support their recovery. Features a live chat.
Phone – 855-484-2846
Text – 1-855-4VICTIM
Website – https://victimconnect.org/

 
Safe Helpline
Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense’s (DoD) sole hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault. Safe Helpline is a completely anonymous, confidential, 24/7, specialized service—providing help and information anytime, anywhere. Features live chat.
Phone – 877-995-5247
Website – https://safehelpline.org/

 

BIPOC SUPPORT

 
BlackLine
24/7 Text or Call Hotline: a space for peer support, counselling, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences to folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.
Phone – 1 (800) 604-5841
Website – https://www.callblackline.com//

 
DeQH
Hotline for South Asian/Desi LGBTQ individuals, family, and friends.
Phone – 908-367-3374
Website – https://www.deqh.org/

 
Therapy For Black Girls
Run by Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, this support resource includes a mental health podcast, looking to create more accessible information and discussions for Black women. The website includes a welcoming community, and a search function for therapists (both virtual and in-person) local to you.
Website – https://therapyforblackgirls.com/

 
Asian Mental Health Project
Educates and empowers pan-Asian communities to seek mental-health services by hosting mostly virtual wellness events, weekly check-ins that function as support groups, and workshops with speakers.
Website – https://asianmentalhealthproject.com/

 
Therapy For Black Men
Born from the idea that Black men and boys face unique challenges and stigmatization, and therefore need a dedicated space for seeking and finding mental health support, and has been able to provide $70,000+ free therapy to Black Men in the USA.
Website – https://therapyforblackmen.org/

 
Black Men Heal
A 501c3 grassroots nonprofit organization offering up to 8 free therapy sessions for Black men.
Website – https://blackmenheal.org/

 
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network
A healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color.
Website – https://nqttcn.com/en/

 
The Loveland Foundation
Committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls, with a Therapy Fund for those who need it.
Website – https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

 
Mental Health Fund for Queer and Trans BIPOC
Designed to address the economic barriers inherent in healthcare and the mental health system by providing financial assistance.
Website – https://nqttcn.com/en/mental-health-fund//

 
Resources to Empower Asian and Pacific Islander Communities
A list of organizations and resources focused on addressing the needs of the API community.
Website – https://www.onlinemswprograms.com/resources/how-to-be-an-ally-to-asian-pacific-islander-communities/

 
WeRNative
A comprehensive health resource for Native youth, by Native youth, providing content and stories about the topics that matter most to them.
Website – https://www.wernative.org/

 
EBONY’s State-By-State Resources
A list of Black owned and focused mental health resources.
Website – https://www.ebony.com/black-mental-health-resources/

 
Melanin and Mental Health
Connecting people with Black and Latinx mental health providers, free resources and BIPOC creators in the mental health space.
Website – https://www.melaninandmentalhealth.com/

Lifeline – Crisis Support and Suicide Helpline
Website – https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/get-help-home
Phone – 13 11 14

Samaritans – Mental Health, Suicide Helpline
Website – https://thesamaritans.org.au/get-help-support/
Phone – 13 52 47

GRIEF

Beyond Blue
Website – beyondblue.org.au
Phone – 1300 22 4636

Rat auf Draht – Mental Health Support
Website – http://rataufdraht.orf.at/
Phone – 147

TelefonSeelsorge – Notruf 142
Phone – 142 (24 Stunden täglich)
Website – http://www.telegonseelsorge.at

Centrum Ter Preventie Van Zelfdoding – Suicide Helpline
Website – http://www.zelfmoord1813.be/
Phone – 1813

CVV – Suicide Helpline and Mental Health Support
Website – https://www.cvv.org.br/
Phone – 188

Crisis Services Canada – Suicide Helpline – Online Chat
Website – http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Phone – 1 833 456 4566
Text – 45645

Kids Help Phone
Depression. Self-care. Anxiety. Relationships. Thoughts of suicide. Sometimes, we may want help with something on our mind, but we’re not sure how to get started.
Website – https://kidshelpphone.ca/need-help-now-text-us/
Phone – 1-800-668-6868

Life Line China
Website – https://lifelinechina.org/
Phone – 400 821 1215

Most Knadeji – Mental Health Support Helpline
Website – http://www.mostknadeji.eu/linka-dusevni-tisne/
Phone 476 701 444

Linka duševní tísně Most
Phone – 476 701 444
Website – http://www.mostknadeji.eu/linka-dusevni-tisne

Crisis Lines
Website – https://www.mvcr.cz/clanek/telefonni-psychologicke-linky-pro-seniory-deti-a-dospele.aspx

Livslinien
Phone – 70 201 201
Website – http://www.livslinien.dk

Psykiatrifonden
Website – https://psykiatrifonden.dk/
Phone number – 3929 3909

SOS Crisis Centre – Suicide Helpline
Phone – 09 2525 0113
Website – https://mieli.fi/en/support-and-help/support-and-help-foreigners

SOS Help – Mental Health Support Helpline
Website – http://www.soshelpline.org
Phone – 0146 21 46 46

E.PE. IdF. Fil Sante Jeunes – Mental Health Support
Website – http://www.filsantejeunes.com/
Phone – 0800 235 236

S.O.S Amitie – Suicide and Mental Health Support Line
Website – https://www.sos-amitie.com/
Phone – 09 72 39 40 50 (French)

TelefonSeelSorge – Mental Health Helpline and Support
Website – https://www.telefonseelsorge.de/
Phone – 0800 111 0 111 – 0800 111 0 222

Suicide Help Greece
Website – http://www.suicide-help.gr/
Phone – 1018

The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong – Suicide and mental health helpline
http://www.sbhk.org.hk/
Phone number website two – 2389 2222
English Speaking Line – 2389 2223

The Samaritans Hong Kong – Mental Health and Suicide Helpline
Website – http://www.samaritans.org.hk/
Phone – 2896 0000

AASRA – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://www.aasra.info/
Phone – +912239560964
Email – aasrahelpline@yahoo.com

Dhara Helpline service
Phone number – 91-9820466726

Pieta House
Free therapeutic support to people who are in suicidal distress and those who engage in self-harm.
Website – https://www.pieta.ie

Phone – 1800 247 247

 
Aware
Depression & Bipolar Disorder Support
Website – www.aware.ie

Phone – 1800 80 48 48 (available 7 days, 10am-10pm)

 
Turn2me
Offers self-help, peer support and professional support through an online platform for those who are experiencing poor mental health.
Website – www.turn2me.ie

 
Grow
Mental Health support and Recovery Organisation
Website – www.grow.ie

Phone – 0 818 474 474

 
Bodywhys
Eating Disorders Associations of Ireland
Website – www.bodywhys.ie

Phone – 01 2107906

 
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
List of registered Counsellors & Psychotherapists practicing in Ireland
Website – www.iacp.ie

Phone – 01 230 3536

 
Irish Advocacy Network
Peer advocacy, support and information to people with mental health difficulties.
Website – www.irishadvocacynetwork.com

Phone – 0808 808 8000

 
Shine
Supporting people effected by mental ill health and their families through information and education.
Website – www.shine.ie

Phone – 01 860 1610 or 086 040 7701.

 
LGBT Ireland
National support service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and their families and friends.
Website – www.lgbt.ie

Phone – 1800 929 539

Text About It
50808 is a safe space to share anonymously, we take your privacy very seriously. Our crisis volunteers only know what you share with them via text and nothing else.
Website – https://text50808.ie/
Phone – 50808

ERAN – Suicide and Mental Health Help Line
Website – http://www.eran.org.il/
Phone – 1201

SAHAR – Emotional Support chatline (Hebrew)
Website – https://sahar.org.il/

SAHAR Emotional Support chatline (Arabic)
Website – http://www.sahar.org.il/?categoryId=63068

Samaritans ONLUS – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://www.samaritansonlus.org/
Phone – 06 77208977

Telefono Azzurro
Phone – 19696
Website – www.azzurro.it

Skalbes – Crisis lines and Appointments for Mental Health Talk
Website – http://www.skalbes.lv/
Phone – 116123

LEPTA – A Collection of Support Lines in Lithuania
Website – http://www.klausau.lt

SOS Detresse – Hellef Iwwer Telefon – Mental Health and Suicide Helpline
Website – https://454545.lu/
Phone – 45 45 45

Consejo Ciudadano
Phone – 55 5533-5533
Website – http://consejociudadanomx.org

Foundation 113Online – Mental Health Support and Suicide Helpline with Online Chat
Website – https://www.113.nl/
Phone – 113 and 0800-0113

De Luisterlijn Covid 19
Phone – 0880767000
Website – https://www.deluisterlijn.nl/ik-zoek-hulp-home/over-corona.html

National Depression Initiative – Mental Health Helpline and Resources
Website – https://depression.org.nz/
Phone – 0800 111 757

Life Line – Suicide Helpline and Text Line and Mental Health
Website – https://www.lifeline.org.nz/
Phone – 0800 543 354

The Lowdown
Phone – 0800 111 757
SMS – 5626
Website – http://www.thelowdown.co.nz

Kirkens SOS – Suicide and Crisis Helpline
Website – https://www.kirkens-sos.no/
Phone – 22 40 00 40

Fundacja Dzieci Niczyje – Young Person Support Network
Website – https://116111.pl/napisz
Phone – 116 111

International Bipolar Foundation
Website – https://www.ibpf.org/resource/suicide-hotline-poland
Phone – 5270000

KIP – Mental Health Resources
Website – http://kip.edu.pl/
Phone – +48 12 423 02 28

ITAKA Centrum Wsparcia Covid 19
Phone – 800702222
Website – https://liniawsparcia.pl/

Mental Health Helpline
Website – “https://www.sns24.gov.pt/how-can-sns24-help-me/”
Phone – call SNS 24 (health helpline) on 808 24 24 24

Centar Srce – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.centarsrce.org/
Phone – 0800-300-303

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.sos.org.sg/
Phone – 1-767

The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) – Mental Health Support and Advocacy Group
Website – http://www.sadag.org/
Phone – 0800 567 567 More numbers on website.

정신건강증진센터 정신건강위기상담전화 (Mental Health Consultation Line)
Website – https://www.lifeline.or.kr/business/phone.php
Phone – 1588-9191

Telefono de la Esperanaza – Mental Health and Suicide Resources
Website – https://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/
Phone – 717 003 717

Colegio de la Psicología Covid 19
Phone number – 901302010
Website – https://diariosanitario.com/psicologia-telefono-coronavirus/

MIND – Mental Health Resources, Support and Helplines
Website – https://mind.se/
Phone – Suicide Line – 90101

Tel 143 – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – https://www.143.ch/
Phone – 143

Taiwan Suicide Prevention Center – Suicide and Mental Health Helpline
Website – http://tspc.tw/tspc/portal/index/
Phone – (02) 2381-7995
Email – tspc-fb@tsos.org.tw

7 Cups of Tea
Emotional volunteer support online
https://www.7cups.com/