The following mental health support directory can be found on the Mind website
Charity supporting children, young people and their families across England.
Advice and support for people living with anxiety.*
03444 775 774 (helpline)
07537 416 905 (text)
Under 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.
0808 801 0711 (youth line)
0808 801 0811 (student line)
Provides listening services, information and support for men at risk of suicide, including a web chat.0800 58 58 58 (UK helpline)
0808 802 58 58 (London helpline)
Provides advice, housing and support for young people aged 16–25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in England.0808 800 0661
If you’re under 19 you can confidentially call, email or chat online about any problem big or small
Freephone 24h helpline: 0800 1111
Sign up for a childline account on the website to be able to message a counsellor anytime without using your email address
Chat 1:1 with an online advisor
Confidential advice and information about drugs, their effects and the law.
0300 123 6600
Support for young people when someone dies.
A national database of mental health charities and organisations from across Britain who offer mental health advice and support.
Counsellors available until 10pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people. Check whether this is offered in your area.
Advice and support for young people struggling with unusual experiences, such as hearing voices.
Information and advice for people with a learning disability, families and carers.
Infoline provides an information and signposting service. We’re open 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (except for bank holidays).
Ask about:
0800 1111 (18 or under)
Support for children and and anyone worried about a child.
NHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16–25 year olds.
Charity offering support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Youth Support for young people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Information for young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing.
07786 209697 (text)
Confidential support for under-35s at risk of suicide and others who are concerned about them.
Help and support for young people affected by domestic violence.
Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat.
Provides support and information for anyone affected by mental health problems, including local support groups.
Young people’s helpline, helping survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
116 123 (freephone)
Freepost RSRB-KKBY-CYJK
PO Box 90 90
Stirling FK8 2SA
Open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some branches in person. They also have a Welsh Language Line on 0300 123 3011 (7pm–11pm every day).
Charity working for people in housing need by providing free, independent, expert housing advice.
If you’re under 25 you can talk to The Mix for free on the phone, by email or on their webchat. You can also use their phone counselling service, or get more information on support services you might need.
85258 (crisis messenger service, text THEMIX)
Freephone: 0808 808 4994 (13:00-23:00 daily)
National campaign to end stigma and discrimination against people with mental health problems in England and Wales.
Provides emotional and practical support for people affected by crime and traumatic events.
Support for people under 25 who hear voices, have visions or other unusual sensory experiences or beliefs.
Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including a directory of local services.
Information and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including a directory of local services.
0808 802 5544 (parents helpline)
85258 (crisis messenger service, text YM)
Committed to improving the mental health of babies, children and young people, including support for parents and carers. Provides information on medication for young people.
Information and support for all young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.
Advice and counsellingoung people, including details of free local services.
