If you or someone you know is in chronic mental, physical or emotional pain please reach out to one of the below organisations. Getting out of chronic pain is the first step on your journey to optimal wellbeing. Simply click on the links below to find out more.
Samaritans www.samaritans.org or call free on 116 123. When life is tough, Samaritans are here to listen, day or night. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult.
Shout www.giveusashout.org or text “SHOUT” to 85258. Shout offers confidential 24/7 crisis text support for times when you need immediate assistance.
Young Minds youngminds.org.uk Provide online advice to young people, with links to help in more urgent situations. Young people can text the Crisis Messenger free 24/7, text YM to 85258. Parents can also call for advice on 0808 802 5544
The Mix www.themix.org.uk Aimed at people under 25. Their helpline is open between 4pm and 11pm, 7 days a week, call 0808 808 4994. They also run a crisis text service, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, text THEMIX to 85258.
Childline www.childline.org.uk call 0800 1111. A private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. You can contact a Childline counsellor for free about anything – no problem is too big or too small.
The Silver Line www.thesilverline.org.uk Aimed at people over 55. Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Please call 0800 470 8090.
CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably) www.thecalmzone.net For people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason. Call 0800 585858 daily – 5pm to midnight or for a free anonymous webchat with trained staff click www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help
NHS recommended Apps for mental health www.nhs.uk/apps-library/filter These apps are assessed against a range of NHS standards, most are free, some require in-app purchases.
Anxiety UK www.anxietyuk.org.uk or call 03444 775774, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Text service available on 07537 416905. Charity providing support if you have been diagnosed with an anxiety condition.
No Panic www.nopanic.org.uk Support for sufferers of panic attacks and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Offers a course to help overcome your phobias or OCD. Call 0844 967 4848 daily from 10am to 10pm. Youth helpline for 13 to 20 year olds on 0330 606 1174 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 3pm to 6pm, Thursday from 3pm to 8pm and Saturday from 6pm to 8pm. Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s access charge.
OCD Action www.ocdaction.org.uk Support for people with OCD. Includes information on treatment and online resources. Call 0845 390 6232, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm. Calls cost 5p per minute plus your phone provider’s access charge.
OCD UK www.ocduk.org Run by people with OCD, for people with OCD. Includes facts, news and treatments. Call 0333 212 7890 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Support groups and discussion forums online.
Mood Swings www.moodswings.org.uk Aimed at anyone affected by a mood disorder, including friends, families and carers. Helpline is open 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, call 0161 832 3736.
Alzheimer’s Society www.alzheimers.org.uk Provides information on dementia, including factsheets and helplines. Call 0300 222 1122 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm on weekend.
At a loss https://www.ataloss.org/ Visit the website to talk to a counsellor online or find local support for different types of bereavement (all types of loss, ages and location).
Cruse Bereavement Care www.cruse.org.uk Call 0808 808 1677 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies.
Visit your GP https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp Discuss your pain with your GP and ask for a local referal if they are unable to help.
NHS OneYou – https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/for-your-body/
Relate www.relate.org.uk Counselling support available on live chat, webcam, telephone and online messaging. You can call to book an appointment on 0300 003 0396
Across Rainbows – www.acrossrainbows.com To help the LGBTQ+ community take back control of what it means to be you
SANE www.sane.org.uk Support for anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Call 0300 304 400 from 4.30pm to 10.30pm every evening, or you can sign up for confidential text care online. There is also an online support forum where anyone can share their experiences.
Elefriends www.elefriends.org.uk A supportive online community where you can be yourself. Elefriends is run by Mind. If you’re a carer needing support you can sign up for their online community.
Rethink Mental Illness www.rethink.org Advice line which provides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. Call 0300 5000 927, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm
Mencap www.mencap.org.uk Charity working with people with a learning disability, their families and carers. Call 0808 808 1111 Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Access to an online community.
Family Live www.familylives.org.uk Advice on all aspects of parenting, including dealing with bullying. Call 0808 800 2222 Monday to Friday from 9am to 9pm and weekends 10am to 3pm.
Beat www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk You can talk in confidence to an adviser by either calling their adult helpline on 0808 801 0677 or the youth helpline on 0808 801 0711
Young Minds youngminds.org.uk Provide online advice to young people, with links to help in more urgent situations. Young people can text the Crisis Messenger free 24/7, text YM to 85258. Parents can also call for advice on 0808 802 5544
Anorexia & Bulimia Care www.anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk If you are affected by an eating disorder, ring the helpline on 03000 11 12 13. Support is also available for family and friends.
CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably) www.thecalmzone.net For people in the UK who are down or have hit a wall for any reason. Call 0800 585858 daily from 5pm to midnight or for a free anonymous webchat with trained staff click www.thecalmzone.net/help/get-help
Men’s Health Forum www.menshealthforum.org.uk 24/7 stress support for men by text, chat and email.
NSPCC www.nspcc.org.uk Children’s charity dedicated to ending child abuse and child cruelty. If you have adult concerns about a child call 0808 800 5000.
Refuge www.refuge.org.uk 24 hour helpline on 0808 2000 247. Advice on dealing with domestic violence.
Alcoholics Anonymous www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk Call the 24 hour helpline on 0800 917 7650. Live chat is also available online.
National Gambling Helpline www.begambleaware.org Call 0808 8020 133 – 24 hours a day, everyday. Live chat is also available online.
Narcotics Anonymous www.ukna.org Call 0300 999 1212 daily from 10am to midnight.
Rape Crisis www.rapecrisis.org.uk To find your local service call 0808 802 9999 daily from 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm. Live chat helpline also available for support and advice.
Victim Support www.victimsupport.org Call 0808 168 9111, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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