Mental Health Support Agencies and Contacts

Written By Sophie Goodridge

If you find you need emotional support in between your therapy sessions, you may find these charities and agencies useful. They have trained advisors to listen.

Mind's support line 0300 102 1234 - 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except bank holidays) or text to 86463

Samaritans - call 116 123 - open 24/7

NHS call 111 option 2 - open 24/7

SHOUT - prefer not to talk? Text 85258 for support via text - open 24/7

Suicide prevention - if you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK - 0800 587 0800 or 0800 689 5652 - 6pm to midnight daily

SOS Silence of Suicide - Stop the silence, start the conversation - Helpline 0808 115 1505

Papyrus Helpline UK - 0800 068 4141 - open 24/7 - Under 35’s support

Contact your GP

Reach out to family and friends

Refer to your personal safety plan

If an emergency dial 999 and ask for an ambulance

Sophie Goodridge
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