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.
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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.
Coram Voice
Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
POhWER
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid offers information and support on domestic violence including live chat and forums.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
The Hideout
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
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.
NSPCC
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
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.
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.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Sunflowers Suicide Support
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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.
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
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.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
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.
Childline
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
National Listings
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.
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.
Coram Voice
Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
POhWER
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid offers information and support on domestic violence including live chat and forums.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU)
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
The Hideout
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
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.
NSPCC
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
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.
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.
Anti-Bullying Alliance
Anti-Bullying Alliance is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Sunflowers Suicide Support
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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.
Papyrus Prevention of Young Suicide
A national charity which provides confidential support and practical advice for any children and young people under the age of 35 who may be having suicidal thoughts.
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.
YoungMinds
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
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.
Childline
Childline is a national free, private and confidential service for children and young people under the age of 19 where you can talk about anything big or small with trained counsellors.
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