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.

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.

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,

Pohwer is a charity providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. The advocacy service can assist people who need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. Make a self-referral to one of our services here: www.pohwer.net/make-a-referral

Basic information so survivors of sexual violence and abuse can access the relevant services in England and Wales. Rape Crisis also has 36 member centres across England and Wales providing free, local and specialist support (such as counselling and advocacy) for victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. Call the free 24/7 support line: 0808 500 2222

Information about solvent abuse (i.e. gases, aerosols, nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’), poppers, petrol, glues, solvents and other volatile substances). Good leaflets and connections to local services. Also has resources for children and family. Phone line open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays.

The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse helpline for women and children in England.

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. Services include psychotherapy, advocacy and training. Phone or email admin@respond.org.uk.

Advice, services and support groups for people affected by mental illness. Advice on employment, healthcare, services, etc for people affected by mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email info@rethink.org. Advice helpline is normally open 9.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays, on 0808 801 0525.

Free, confidential support to young people who are away from home, thinking of leaving or feel trapped in an unsafe situation. Safecall is here to listen when you’re ready to talk. 1-2-1 chat service for young people. Safecall can support you through the free helpline by phone or text on 116 000. Helpline is available every day between 10am – 10pm by text, and 10am – 5pm by phone call.

Whatever you're going through, free and condiential mental health support. You can take things at your own pace, they will listen carefully and talk things through on a confidential basis.

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

SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioral therapy and non-confrontational motivational methods.

SSAFA helps combat homelessness among ex-Service personnel. If you have gone AWOL, contact their Reclaim Your Life scheme and get your life back on track.

Support for people over 18 bereaved by suicide. Phone or email or visit the website to find your nearest group.

National helpline offering information and support to men, boys or non-binary people who have been sexually assaulted at any time in their lives, and those who care for them. One-to-one counselling and support groups for survivors in the London area, by appointment only. Awareness and training for agencies whose client group includes survivors.

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.

Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you.

Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (85258) or email via the website.

Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis.

The national charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Victim Supportline: 0808 1689 111. Ring the helpline, email (supportline@victimsupport.org.uk) or visit the website to find out your near centre.

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.

Help and information for women experiencing abuse. Supports a network of over 300 dedicated specialist domestic violence services across the UK.

Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.