The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide. Lines are open every day from 6pm until midnight, offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to. Operated by Suicide...
Support for adults
Advice and support available for adults in Gloucestershire.
Local Listings
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire
If you live in Gloucestershire, the Healthy Lifestyles team is on hand to help and support you. They can work with you to identify small changes that you can make, as well as supporting you to achieve them. Whether you’re thinking about losing weight, giving up...
Connect and Offload – CandO Mental Wellbeing Helpline
The new helpline, ‘Connect and Offload’, or CandO (pronounced ‘can do’) for short is designed to provide support when someone first notices signs and symptoms of their mental health worsening. It will be open to any adult who is experiencing issues with their...
FearFree
FearFree is a local, registered charity and a commissioned service in Gloucestershire aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. They work with the perpetrator, supporting them through behaviour change. The service was formerly known as Splitz Support Services and...
GlosFamilies Directory
GlosFamilies Directory is an online resource provided by Gloucestershire County Council providing information for families and practitioners on Relationship Support for Parents, Family Support, Advice and Early Help Services, Childcare, Education, Young People, Things...
Your Circle
Your Circle is a directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire. The website is run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look...
Community Hubs and Social Groups
There are a number of community and social groups that meet regularly in local areas across the county. Find out what’s going on in your area or choose from a range of categories to find out more: www.yourcircle.org.uk
Community Wellbeing Service
The Community Wellbeing Service is a free and confidential service for anyone over the age of 16. The aim of the service is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs....
Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service (GSASS)
GSASS is linked with the Rethink Mental Illness charity and provides a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. They provide support for people aged 18+ who live in Gloucestershire and have been bereaved by suicide. This includes family, partners,...
universitycompare.com
Universitycompare.com has developed a guide for students managing anxiety when in university halls of residence. They cover important topics, such as: • Understanding and embracing anxiety triggers • Coping techniques and preparing for life in halls • How to deal with...
Revenge Porn Helpline
The helpline is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
Beyond the Streets
Beyond the Streets provides a confidential call back service for women who are involved in prostitution and want to explore possible alternatives.
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
Gloucestershire Talking Therapies
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Crossroads Gloucestershire
Crossroads Gloucestershire is a charity based in the Forest of Dean which provides practical help, support and social opportunities to carers and those they care for across all ages and disabilities.
Mind the Frontline
Mind the Frontline is a mental health resource for all healthcare workers.
Frontline19 Support Services
Frontline19 Support Services is a free and confidential service for frontline workers Frontline19 is an independent UK nationwide service delivering psychological support to those who are, or have been on the frontline of Covid-19. They can ensure you get the right...
Gloucestershire Police
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
Stroud Women’s Refuge
Stroud Women’s Refuge is a charity offering accommodation and support services to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat Eating Disorders is a national charity which provides an eating disorder helpline to help encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
National Autistic Society
National Autistic Society provides advice and support for people with autism and their families.
Samaritans
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Our Frontline
Round the clock one-to-one support by call or text from trained volunteers for frontline workers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
Hospice UK
Hospice UK is a charity offering all NHS, care sector staff and emergency service workers their new ‘Just B’ counselling and trauma helpline.
Sharing Voices
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
Black Thrive
Black Thrive is an organisation that aims to end the stigma associated with mental health and address mental health inequalities experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities.
Mind
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
www.nhs.uk/live-well
Advice, tips and tools to make the best choices about your health and wellbeing to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.
Run things
Run things is a not-for profit virtual running club that focuses on fighting isolation and social anxiety among users.
Every Mind Matters
Simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.
Social Prescribing
Improving the quality of life of individuals and increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Mencap
Mencap is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Inclusion Gloucestershire
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Gloucestershire Community Learning Disability Team
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
Veterans’ Gateway
Veteran-focused information, advice and support.
Scope
Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Guideposts Gloucestershire
Guideposts Gloucestershire is a charity that supports people living with long-term conditions, disability or caring responsibilities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a free confidential charity helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Reengage
Reengage is a national charity which exists to provide social activities and friendship for people over 75 who live alone. They have created a new telephone befriending service for older people called call companions for anyone over the age of 75 who feels lonely or...
Independent Age
Independent Age is a charity aimed at supporting older adults and families with clear, free and impartial advice on care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility and how to get the help you need to remain independent.
The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Age UK
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
Managing Memory Together
Managing Memory Together provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to people who are worried about memory as well as providing support to their carers.
UK Smart Recovery
UK Smart Recovery is a charity which promotes choice in recovery through a national network of mutual aid meetings and online training resources.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
RELEASE
RELEASE is an independent charity and a national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law.
FRANK
FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline operated by Public Health England offering honest advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse.
Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individuals. Meetings are available online and in person.
Warm and Well
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offers information and support for those struggling to pay bills, help with debt, budgeting, rent arrears and more and have local branches in your area.
POhWER
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
SafeLives
SafeLives is a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Respect Men’s advice line is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse offering nonjudgmental emotional support, practical advice and information.
Refuge
Refuge is a national charity offering a 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for women and children.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana is a UK human rights charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse)
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
Safeguarding Adults Board
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop abuse.
National Bullying Helpline
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
BullyingUK
BullyingUK is a website provided by charity Family Lives and provides advice, resources and support to help people of any age who may be experiencing bullying.
Acas
Acas provides provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on resolving workplace conflict, including bullying.
Relate
Relate is a charity providing confidential counselling service by professionally trained counsellors for couples or individuals experiencing relationship problems.
The Listening Post
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Stonewall
Stonewall provides information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD).
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
Imaan
Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.
Education Action Challenging Homophobia
Education Action Challenging Homophobia is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Gloscats
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
Hope House
For information about services available, STI’s, contraception, HIV, pregnancy and sexual assault.
Widowed and Young (WAY)
Widowed and Young (WAY) supports anyone aged 50 or under when their partner has died.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends supports bereaved parents and their families.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
SOBS provide peer support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder is a charity which supports people living with a terminal illness, a neurological condition or who have lost a loved one.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care offers support to the bereaved.
Selfharm.co.uk
Selfharm.co.uk is a charity which supports young people aged 14-19 impacted by self-harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support
National Self Harm Network
National Self Harm Network is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
Harmless
Harmless is a sponsored organisation which provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information to people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
SupportLine
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a charity providing non-judgemental listening support to anyone.
SANE
If you need help or emotional support visit: www.sane.org.uk to find out more, access the support forum and text care or other services supported by professionals or volunteers.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness is a charity which offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness
Mind
Mind is a national charity which provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Visit: www.mind.org.uk to find out more about the support they provide,...
Independence Trust
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM runs a free and confidential national charity helpline and webchat for men who need to talk about life’s problems and spreads awareness about depression and the devastating impact of suicide.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a national registered charity formed for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Support at The Cavern
Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games and adult colouring, inclusive activities such as quiz nights and offers a supportive environment for Gloucestershire adults.
On Your Mind Glos (OMYG)
On Your Mind Glos is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
Alexandra Wellbeing House
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis Team (GRiP)
An early intervention service for people aged between 14 and 65 who are at risk of, or who is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The CRHTT team offers advice and support for adults who require an increased level of care due to mental health or emotional and psychological distress.
Community Advice, Links, Mental Health Support (CALMHS)
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
Crisis
If you or someone you know over the age of 11 needs help in a mental health crisis, call our crisis team – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Listings
National Suicide Prevention Helpline
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a lifeline for those grappling with their mental well-being or thoughts of suicide. Lines are open every day from 6pm until midnight, offering a safe haven for anyone who needs someone to talk to. Operated by Suicide...
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire
If you live in Gloucestershire, the Healthy Lifestyles team is on hand to help and support you. They can work with you to identify small changes that you can make, as well as supporting you to achieve them. Whether you’re thinking about losing weight, giving up...
Connect and Offload – CandO Mental Wellbeing Helpline
The new helpline, ‘Connect and Offload’, or CandO (pronounced ‘can do’) for short is designed to provide support when someone first notices signs and symptoms of their mental health worsening. It will be open to any adult who is experiencing issues with their...
FearFree
FearFree is a local, registered charity and a commissioned service in Gloucestershire aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic abuse. They work with the perpetrator, supporting them through behaviour change. The service was formerly known as Splitz Support Services and...
GlosFamilies Directory
GlosFamilies Directory is an online resource provided by Gloucestershire County Council providing information for families and practitioners on Relationship Support for Parents, Family Support, Advice and Early Help Services, Childcare, Education, Young People, Things...
Your Circle
Your Circle is a directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire. The website is run by Gloucestershire County Council with information, advice and support to help you, or someone you look...
Community Hubs and Social Groups
There are a number of community and social groups that meet regularly in local areas across the county. Find out what’s going on in your area or choose from a range of categories to find out more: www.yourcircle.org.uk
Community Wellbeing Service
The Community Wellbeing Service is a free and confidential service for anyone over the age of 16. The aim of the service is to connect you to local services, organisations and groups that can help you to improve your general wellbeing and meet your wider social needs....
Gloucestershire Support After Suicide Service (GSASS)
GSASS is linked with the Rethink Mental Illness charity and provides a range of support to those affected by bereavement by suicide. They provide support for people aged 18+ who live in Gloucestershire and have been bereaved by suicide. This includes family, partners,...
universitycompare.com
Universitycompare.com has developed a guide for students managing anxiety when in university halls of residence. They cover important topics, such as: • Understanding and embracing anxiety triggers • Coping techniques and preparing for life in halls • How to deal with...
Revenge Porn Helpline
The helpline is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
Beyond the Streets
Beyond the Streets provides a confidential call back service for women who are involved in prostitution and want to explore possible alternatives.
Gloucestershire Young Carers
Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
Gloucestershire Talking Therapies
A free service offering mental health support and advice on depression, anxieties, phobias, PTSD, OCD and much more.
Crossroads Gloucestershire
Crossroads Gloucestershire is a charity based in the Forest of Dean which provides practical help, support and social opportunities to carers and those they care for across all ages and disabilities.
Mind the Frontline
Mind the Frontline is a mental health resource for all healthcare workers.
Frontline19 Support Services
Frontline19 Support Services is a free and confidential service for frontline workers Frontline19 is an independent UK nationwide service delivering psychological support to those who are, or have been on the frontline of Covid-19. They can ensure you get the right...
Gloucestershire Police
Gloucestershire Constabulary’s (police) website provides a range of advice and resources on where to get help, how to report crimes and tips and advice.
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
Stroud Women’s Refuge
Stroud Women’s Refuge is a charity offering accommodation and support services to women and their children who have been affected by domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre
Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
Beat Eating Disorders
Beat Eating Disorders is a national charity which provides an eating disorder helpline to help encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery.
Gloucestershire Eating Disorders Service
The Eating Disorders Service Community Team is the first point of contact for anyone needing professional support in the county.
National Autistic Society
National Autistic Society provides advice and support for people with autism and their families.
Samaritans
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
Our Frontline
Round the clock one-to-one support by call or text from trained volunteers for frontline workers, plus resources, tips and ideas to look after your mental health.
Hospice UK
Hospice UK is a charity offering all NHS, care sector staff and emergency service workers their new ‘Just B’ counselling and trauma helpline.
Sharing Voices
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
Black Thrive
Black Thrive is an organisation that aims to end the stigma associated with mental health and address mental health inequalities experienced by Lambeth’s Black communities.
Mind
Mind is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
www.nhs.uk/live-well
Advice, tips and tools to make the best choices about your health and wellbeing to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.
Run things
Run things is a not-for profit virtual running club that focuses on fighting isolation and social anxiety among users.
Every Mind Matters
Simple and practical advice to get a healthier mind and get more out of life – from how to deal with stress and anxiety, to boosting your mood or sleeping better.
Social Prescribing
Improving the quality of life of individuals and increase their knowledge, skills and confidence to enable them to take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes.
Mencap
Mencap is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Inclusion Gloucestershire
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Gloucestershire Community Learning Disability Team
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
Veterans’ Gateway
Veteran-focused information, advice and support.
Scope
Scope is the disability equality charity in England and Wales providing practical and emotional support. Their online disability forum is a supportive space for disabled people, parents and carers to get disability advice and information and to talk to people with...
Carer’s Trust
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
Guideposts Gloucestershire
Guideposts Gloucestershire is a charity that supports people living with long-term conditions, disability or caring responsibilities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Gloucestershire Carers Hub
Gloucestershire Carers Hub provides information, advice and guidance for carers, signpost to other services, provide assessments and support planning, support groups and hubs, benefits and finance advice, access to groups, befriending and mentoring as well as counselling and provide a free 24-hour helpline as part of their carers’ emergency scheme.
Cotswold Friends
Cotswold Friends is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families
Cheltenham and District Carers and Families (CADCAF) is a charity family support group for parents and carers who are caring for a child or young person with additional needs in Cheltenham and surrounding areas.
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is a free confidential charity helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Reengage
Reengage is a national charity which exists to provide social activities and friendship for people over 75 who live alone. They have created a new telephone befriending service for older people called call companions for anyone over the age of 75 who feels lonely or...
Independent Age
Independent Age is a charity aimed at supporting older adults and families with clear, free and impartial advice on care and support, money and benefits, health and mobility and how to get the help you need to remain independent.
The Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Age UK
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
Managing Memory Together
Managing Memory Together provides specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment services to people who are worried about memory as well as providing support to their carers.
UK Smart Recovery
UK Smart Recovery is a charity which promotes choice in recovery through a national network of mutual aid meetings and online training resources.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
RELEASE
RELEASE is an independent charity and a national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law.
FRANK
FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline operated by Public Health England offering honest advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse.
Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individuals. Meetings are available online and in person.
Warm and Well
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offers information and support for those struggling to pay bills, help with debt, budgeting, rent arrears and more and have local branches in your area.
POhWER
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Healthwatch Gloucestershire
Healthwatch Gloucestershire is the county’s independent health and social care champion.
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service
Gloucestershire Community Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) is a confidential service that provides information advice and support for patients, families and carers.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
SafeLives
SafeLives is a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.
Respect Men’s Advice Line
Respect Men’s advice line is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse offering nonjudgmental emotional support, practical advice and information.
Refuge
Refuge is a national charity offering a 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for women and children.
Karma Nirvana
Karma Nirvana is a UK human rights charity supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse)
HAVOCA (Help for Adult Victims of Child Abuse) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.
Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS)
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Constabulary provide advice and information on Domestic Abuse, how to report it and links to partner support helplines at: www.gloucestershire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/
Safeguarding Adults Board
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop abuse.
National Bullying Helpline
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
BullyingUK
BullyingUK is a website provided by charity Family Lives and provides advice, resources and support to help people of any age who may be experiencing bullying.
Acas
Acas provides provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on resolving workplace conflict, including bullying.
Relate
Relate is a charity providing confidential counselling service by professionally trained counsellors for couples or individuals experiencing relationship problems.
The Listening Post
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
Gloucestershire Counselling Services
Gloucestershire Counselling Services is a charity offering a range of counselling in Gloucestershire and the surrounding area for individuals, couples, children and families, schools and other services.
Switchboard LGBT+
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Stonewall
Stonewall provides information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.
Pink Therapy
Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer or questioning (LGBTIQ), and people who are gender- and sexual-diverse (GSD).
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
Imaan
Imaan is a charity that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning (LGBTQ) Muslims, providing an online forum where people can share experiences and ask for help.
Education Action Challenging Homophobia
Education Action Challenging Homophobia is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Gloscats
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
Hope House
For information about services available, STI’s, contraception, HIV, pregnancy and sexual assault.
Widowed and Young (WAY)
Widowed and Young (WAY) supports anyone aged 50 or under when their partner has died.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends supports bereaved parents and their families.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS)
SOBS provide peer support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Sue Ryder
Sue Ryder is a charity which supports people living with a terminal illness, a neurological condition or who have lost a loved one.
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse Bereavement Care offers support to the bereaved.
Selfharm.co.uk
Selfharm.co.uk is a charity which supports young people aged 14-19 impacted by self-harm and provides information and a moderated discussion board where you can ask questions and get support
National Self Harm Network
National Self Harm Network is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
Harmless
Harmless is a sponsored organisation which provides a range of services about self-harm including support, information to people who self-harm, their friends and families.
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group
Cirencester Eating Disorders Self-Help Group is part of a network of support groups all over the country coordinated by Beat Eating Disorders.
Stay Alive App
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The teams offer advice and support when you feel you require an increased level of care, due to your mental health or due to emotional and psychological distress.
SupportLine
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Shout
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
Samaritans
Samaritans is a charity providing non-judgemental listening support to anyone.
SANE
If you need help or emotional support visit: www.sane.org.uk to find out more, access the support forum and text care or other services supported by professionals or volunteers.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness is a charity which offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness
Mind
Mind is a national charity which provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Visit: www.mind.org.uk to find out more about the support they provide,...
Independence Trust
Independence Trust provides a range of services aimed at supporting you in strengthening your emotional and physical wellbeing and promoting better attitudes to mental and physical health
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM runs a free and confidential national charity helpline and webchat for men who need to talk about life’s problems and spreads awareness about depression and the devastating impact of suicide.
Anxiety UK
Anxiety UK is a national registered charity formed for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
Support at The Cavern
Support at The Cavern provides listening support, low level interventions such as board games and adult colouring, inclusive activities such as quiz nights and offers a supportive environment for Gloucestershire adults.
On Your Mind Glos (OMYG)
On Your Mind Glos is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
Alexandra Wellbeing House
Alexandra Wellbeing House offers a preventative approach for adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and to those who may be at risk of mental health admission, crisis and/or relapse.
Gloucestershire Recovery in Psychosis Team (GRiP)
An early intervention service for people aged between 14 and 65 who are at risk of, or who is experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT)
The CRHTT team offers advice and support for adults who require an increased level of care due to mental health or emotional and psychological distress.
Community Advice, Links, Mental Health Support (CALMHS)
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
Crisis
If you or someone you know over the age of 11 needs help in a mental health crisis, call our crisis team – available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Ask for help if you need it
It can be hard to know where to turn when we’re struggling with our mental health but support is available, from NHS and council-commissioned services to local and national charities. Many services are free, confidential, and you can access them yourself without a referral from a professional.
Support for carers
Find out what support is available to you.
Support for children, young people and families
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
Support for older age groups
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Support for ethnic minorities
Support for LGBTQ+ communities
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
Support for veterans
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
Your health and wellbeing
The past year has been a particularly challenging time for everyone but whatever you’re worried about, please reach out for support – help is available
Contact us
If you can’t find what you are looking for, please get in touch to let us know what mental health support information would be useful to you at this time