CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
cc: Creative classes
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Free food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
ba: Benefits/welfare advice
fa: Financial advice
s: Signposting to other services
Anxiety UK
03444 775 774 (infoline), http://bit.ly/2LfM2I2
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Advice and support people who suffer from anxiety. Phone the infoline or text 07537 416 905.
CODES: MH, C, DW
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
0800 58 58 58, https://www.thecalmzone.net
Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am
(open 365 days a year);
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Helpline and webchat open 365 days a year, 5pm to Midnight.
CODES: MH, C
Childline
0800 11 11, http://bit.ly/1uGX0Gv
Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free.
CODES: MH, AD, C
Combat Stress
0800 138 1619, https://combatstress.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hr, 365 days helpline);
Confidential advice and support to veterans and their families.
07537 173 683 (textline)
CODES: MH, C, S
Hearing Voices Network
A network for people who hear voices and see visions. If you want information about hearing voices groups please email info@hearing-voices.org
CODES: MH, C
Help for Depression
An online comprehensive explanation of the various approaches and treatments for depression.
CODES: MH
MIND
0300 123 3393, https://www.mind.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm;
Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
Support line: 0300 102 1234
Legal support: 0300 466 6463
Welfare benefits: 0300 222 5782
CODES: MH, AD, LA
National Problem Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road
SW5 9BH
020 7381 7722, http://bit.ly/1RW9fIA
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650.
Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
CODES: MH, AD, C, DA
National Self-Harm Network
Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online.
A supportive and understanding forum.
CODES: MH, C
No Panic
0844 967 4848, http://bit.ly/1wMxmBi
Monday-Friday: 10am-10pm;
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, OL
One in Four
020 8697 2112, http://bit.ly/1ucnVhB
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 10am-5pm;
Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk,
CODES: MH, C, MS
Respond
0808 808 0700, http://bit.ly/moj6B
Thursday: 10am-4pm
(helpline);
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, MS
Rethink
0300 5000 927, http://bit.ly/12LMox
Monday-Friday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm
(helpline);
Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, ET
Royal British Legion
0808 802 8080, https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm
(helpline);
Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, phone or use their online resources to find out more.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS, BA, MH
SANE
0300 304 7000 (SANEline), https://www.sane.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 4pm-10pm
(SANEline);
We believe that no-one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair completely alone. Information on schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi & Urdu as well as English.
Callback service: 0300 124 7900
CODES: MH, C
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
0300 111 5065, https://uksobs.com
Monday-Sunday: 9am-7pm;
Support for people over 18 bereaved by suicide. Phone or email or visit the website to find your nearest group.
CODES: C, MH
Switchboard LGBT
0800 0119 100, https://switchboard.lgbt/
Monday-Sunday: 10am-10pm
(Helpline);
For LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse. Supports people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. Phone or email hello@switchboard.lgbt or message via the website. Bereavement help also.
CODES: LA, MH, C, OL
We Are With You (National)
Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
(online chat);
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
(online chat);
We offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health. Online chat available, and local services placed across UK. This is not a crisis service - in an emergency call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.
CODES: MH, C, A, DW
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW
Young Minds
020 7089 5050, https://youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression.
Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 support).
CODES: MH, C
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
020 8772 9900, https://bit.ly/2974vSW
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
CODES: MH, AD, C, OL
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