The Loss Foundation specialises in bereavement support for those who have lost a loved one to cancer. They offer free grief therapy groups tailored specifically to support those coping with bereavement and their services focus exclusively on the unique needs of those...
JIGSAW Thornbury is a charity that works with children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities, and their families in Gloucestershire and BANES by running support groups, events, activities and youth groups. Find out more:...
SHARE Young People's Counselling Service is registered charity and is a free, volunteer run, counselling service in Cheltenham. They provide counselling for young people between 11-25 years of age by text, WhatsApp, email or face-to face. To find out more, visit:...
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...
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,...
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
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 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...
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 provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
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.
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.
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.
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 is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
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.
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 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 is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
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.
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.
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 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.
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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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.
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
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.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
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) 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.
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop 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.
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.
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
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+ 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.
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.
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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 offers support to the bereaved.
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.
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.
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 Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
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,...
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
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.
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
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 is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
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.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
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.
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.
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
For support or more information, call 01452 317 460 and ask for a member of the Autism Team.
The Loss Foundation specialises in bereavement support for those who have lost a loved one to cancer. They offer free grief therapy groups tailored specifically to support those coping with bereavement and their services focus exclusively on the unique needs of those...
JIGSAW Thornbury is a charity that works with children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs or disabilities, and their families in Gloucestershire and BANES by running support groups, events, activities and youth groups. Find out more:...
SHARE Young People's Counselling Service is registered charity and is a free, volunteer run, counselling service in Cheltenham. They provide counselling for young people between 11-25 years of age by text, WhatsApp, email or face-to face. To find out more, visit:...
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...
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,...
Dad Matters is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire and provides support for dads with children under 3, including antenatal groups and perinatal mental health support groups.
Mothers in Mind is a peer support drop in group for mums struggling with their mental health and is part of Home-Start Gloucestershire.
Home-Start Gloucestershire provides early support to families who are facing the challenges and stresses of family life, including a wide range of difficulties such as isolation, low self-esteem, physical and mental health issues.
Gloucestershire Young Carers provides services for children and young people, from 8-24 years, who help to care for someone.
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 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...
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 provides support and advice and aims to increase understanding and recognition of sexual violence through education and public awareness. T
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.
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.
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.
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 is a national charity which provides advice and support for people with a learning disability and their families
Inclusion Gloucestershire is a user-led self-advocacy organisation for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
Specialist health care services for people with learning disabilities.
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.
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 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 is a local charity which helps and supports older and vulnerable people in the North Cotswolds.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Warm and Well offers energy efficiency advice to householders and also administers grant funding on behalf of the local authorities and other funders.
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.
POhWER is a charity and membership organisation providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion.
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) 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.
GDASS offers a variety of support programmes for women and men over 16 years old and families who are experiencing domestic abuse.
The Safeguarding Adults Board provides support to report, investigate and to stop 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.
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.
The Listening Post provides counselling support to Gloucestershire adults.
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+ 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.
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.
Gloscats provides support for the transgender community in Gloucestershire. Find out more here: www.gloscats.org.uk
GayGlos is a charity which provides support services, education and engagement for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Sunflowers Suicide Support provides bereavement support to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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 offers support to the bereaved.
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.
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.
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 Is a national charity for children and young people who need mental health support.
SupportLine is a charity which provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.
Shout is a 24/7 text service, supported by digital mental health charity, Mental Health Innovations.
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,...
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
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.
Young Gloucestershire (YG) is a charity that supports young people who are facing very difficult times.
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 is a website providing information about to bullying, eating disorders and anxiety and where you can go for more support.
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.
Tic+ is a Gloucestershire-based charity which provides confidential counselling, support and care for young people and their families.
School Nurses support children and young people aged from 5 to 19 in the community, whether they attend school or not.
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.
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.
One-to-one support, personal support plans and signposting to other services for adults in Gloucestershire.
For support or more information, call 01452 317 460 and ask for a member of the Autism Team.
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
