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...
The largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
The Survivors Trust provides confidential information, advice and support for people who have experienced rape and sexual violence.
SurvivorsUK support men, boys, trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. They offer one to one counselling, ISVA services, and an online helpline.
Stay Safe East provides specialist and holistic advocacy and support services to disabled people who are victims and survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Southall Black Sisters specialise in domestic and gender related violence, including forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ abuse.
Safeline’s National Male Survivor Helpline is a dedicated service for men and boys in England and Wales affected by rape or sexual abuse and those that support them such as friends and family.
The helpline is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
Respect is a domestic abuse organisation which runs a confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families, as well as a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.
Rape Crisis Centres provide specialist support and services to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence.
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day to victims of domestic abuse and those who are worried about friends or loved ones.
NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
Mankind offer support to male victims of domestic abuse. Their helpline provides both emotional support and practical information.
The Male Survivors Alliance provides help and information to male victims/survivors or sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.
Galop runs a specialist helpline for LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Beyond the Streets provides a confidential call back service for women who are involved in prostitution and want to explore possible alternatives.
Mind the Frontline is a mental health resource for all healthcare workers.
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...
The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, advocacy and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
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.
National Autistic Society provides advice and support for people with autism and their families.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
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 is a charity offering all NHS, care sector staff and emergency service workers their new ‘Just B’ counselling and trauma helpline.
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
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 is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Advice, tips and tools to make the best choices about your health and wellbeing to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.
Run things is a not-for profit virtual running club that focuses on fighting isolation and social anxiety among users.
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.
Mencap is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Veteran-focused information, advice and support.
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...
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
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 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 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, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
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 is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
RELEASE is an independent charity and a national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law.
NACOA is a charity which provides information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking.
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that that may solve their common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
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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 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 provide support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individuals. Meetings are available online and in person.
National Debtline is a charity which provides free and independent debt advice over the phone and online as well as handy resources to help overcome financial pressures.
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.
Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
Women’s Aid offers information and support on domestic violence including live chat and forums.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
SafeLives is a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.
Respect Men’s advice line is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse offering nonjudgmental emotional support, practical advice and information.
Refuge is a national charity offering a 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for women and children.
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
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) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
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 is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Acas provides provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on resolving workplace conflict, including bullying.
Relate is a charity providing confidential counselling service by professionally trained counsellors for couples or individuals experiencing relationship problems.
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Stonewall provides information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.
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).
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
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 is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Widowed and Young (WAY) supports anyone aged 50 or under when their partner has died.
The Compassionate Friends supports bereaved parents and their families.
SOBS provide peer support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Sue Ryder is a charity which supports people living with a terminal illness, a neurological condition or who have lost a loved one.
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 is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
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.
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
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.
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
Time to change is a social movement led by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness aimed at ending mental health discrimination.
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Samaritans is a charity providing non-judgemental listening support to anyone.
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 is a charity which offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness
Free, practical information to help you to understand your child and support them through whatever they are going through.
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,...
Mental Health Foundation Provides information and research on prevention and mental health
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.
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 is a national registered charity formed for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
HAVOCA provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.
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.
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...
The largest community of Counsellors and Psychotherapists of Black, African, Asian and Caribbean Heritage in the UK.
The Survivors Trust provides confidential information, advice and support for people who have experienced rape and sexual violence.
SurvivorsUK support men, boys, trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual violence. They offer one to one counselling, ISVA services, and an online helpline.
Stay Safe East provides specialist and holistic advocacy and support services to disabled people who are victims and survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
Southall Black Sisters specialise in domestic and gender related violence, including forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ abuse.
Safeline’s National Male Survivor Helpline is a dedicated service for men and boys in England and Wales affected by rape or sexual abuse and those that support them such as friends and family.
The helpline is a UK service supporting adults (aged 18+) who are experiencing intimate image abuse, also known as, revenge porn.
Respect is a domestic abuse organisation which runs a confidential helpline for men and women who are harming their partners and families, as well as a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and those supporting them.
Rape Crisis Centres provide specialist support and services to women and girls who have experienced sexual violence.
Refuge’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day to victims of domestic abuse and those who are worried about friends or loved ones.
NAPAC offers support to adult survivors of all types of childhood abuse, including physical, sexual, emotional abuse or neglect.
Mankind offer support to male victims of domestic abuse. Their helpline provides both emotional support and practical information.
The Male Survivors Alliance provides help and information to male victims/survivors or sexual abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.
Galop runs a specialist helpline for LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Beyond the Streets provides a confidential call back service for women who are involved in prostitution and want to explore possible alternatives.
Mind the Frontline is a mental health resource for all healthcare workers.
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...
The National Stalking Helpline gives practical information, support, advocacy and advice on risk, safety planning and legislation to victims of stalking, their friends, family, and professionals working with victims.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that aims to give people the power to speak up and stop crime anonymously.
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.
National Autistic Society provides advice and support for people with autism and their families.
Specialist Wellbeing Support phoneline for health and care workers
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 is a charity offering all NHS, care sector staff and emergency service workers their new ‘Just B’ counselling and trauma helpline.
Sharing Voices is a charity based in Bradford that aims to reduce mental health and related inequalities for BAME communities.
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 is a mental health support charity and offers a way of finding out what’s available in your area, such as specific BAME groups.
Advice, tips and tools to make the best choices about your health and wellbeing to help you feel mentally and emotionally better.
Run things is a not-for profit virtual running club that focuses on fighting isolation and social anxiety among users.
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.
Mencap is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Veteran-focused information, advice and support.
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...
Carers Trust is a charity which works to improve support, services and recognition for carers.
Carers UK is a membership charity for carers, sharing experiences and offering support.
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 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 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, Gloucestershire is the local branch of the national Armed Forces charity.
Age UK is a charity offering services for older people over the age of 55 including a meals delivery service and a befriending service.
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 is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem.
RELEASE is an independent charity and a national centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law.
NACOA is a charity which provides information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent’s drinking.
Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that that may solve their common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.
InfoBuzz
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 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 provide support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) supports the recovery and continued sobriety of individuals. Meetings are available online and in person.
National Debtline is a charity which provides free and independent debt advice over the phone and online as well as handy resources to help overcome financial pressures.
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.
Coram Voice is a charity representing children’s rights and supporting children and young people in or leaving care.
Women’s Aid offers information and support on domestic violence including live chat and forums.
The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) provides support to victims as well as expert training and guidance to professionals.
The Hideout is a charity-supported website to help provide children and young people with information about domestic violence.
SafeLives is a UK-wide charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse.
Respect Men’s advice line is a helpline for male victims of domestic abuse offering nonjudgmental emotional support, practical advice and information.
Refuge is a national charity offering a 24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline for women and children.
NSPCC is a national charity working to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.
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) is an international charity run by adult survivors of child abuse.
National Bullying Helpline is a charitable organisation offering help and support for adults, children and parents struggling with bullying issues.
Kidscape is a national charity which provides children, families, carers and professionals with advice, training and practical tools to prevent bullying and protect young lives.
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 is a national charity comprising a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
Acas provides provide free and impartial advice to employers, employees and their representatives on resolving workplace conflict, including bullying.
Relate is a charity providing confidential counselling service by professionally trained counsellors for couples or individuals experiencing relationship problems.
Switchboard LGBT+ provides a one-stop listening service for LGBT+ people on the phone, by email and through instant messaging.
Stonewall provides information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.
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).
Mermaids helps gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
The LGBT Foundation is a national charity offering information, advice, and support services, including a Talking Therapies Programme.
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 is a charity which provides services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality.
Winston’s Wish is a national childhood bereavement charity which provides practical and emotional support for children, young people and those who care for them after the death of a parent or sibling.
Widowed and Young (WAY) supports anyone aged 50 or under when their partner has died.
The Compassionate Friends supports bereaved parents and their families.
SOBS provide peer support to adults who have been bereaved by suicide.
Sue Ryder is a charity which supports people living with a terminal illness, a neurological condition or who have lost a loved one.
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 is a national charity offering support, advice and advocacy services to people affected by self-harm directly or in a care role.
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.
Stay Alive App is a free suicide prevention resource for the UK, from charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention.
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.
YoungMinds Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
Time to change is a social movement led by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness aimed at ending mental health discrimination.
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Samaritans is a charity providing non-judgemental listening support to anyone.
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 is a charity which offers practical help and information for anyone affected by mental illness
Free, practical information to help you to understand your child and support them through whatever they are going through.
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,...
Mental Health Foundation Provides information and research on prevention and mental health
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.
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 is a national registered charity formed for those affected by anxiety, stress and anxiety-based depression.
HAVOCA provides support, friendship and advice for any adult whose life has been affected by childhood abuse.
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.
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.
Find out what support is available to you.
There is a wide range of support for children, young people and families in the county.
More information about additional support that is available for older people locally and nationally.
Getting help with issues you're struggling to deal with on your own is one of the most important things you can do
If you think you or your partner may be experiencing mental health difficulties, you can get expert help
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
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
